Description
The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor LTD Walnut in Vintage White is a great fit for players who want a compact acoustic with real character and vintage style. Whether you are a beginner looking for something comfortable and inspiring, or a seasoned player who wants a couch guitar or travel companion, this one covers that ground nicely. It draws its vibe from Gretsch flat-tops of the 1930s through 1950s, and you can feel that old-school influence in both the look and the response.
The laminated sapele top, back, and sides are paired with X-bracing, giving you a focused, punchy tone with a clear midrange that parlor guitars are known for. The 24 inch scale length keeps string tension relaxed and comfortable, and the nato C shape neck feels easy in the hand for chords and simple lead work. A walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and 18 vintage-style frets keeps the aesthetic simple and classic. The walnut bridge with compensated saddle helps with solid intonation, and the D'Addario EJ16 phosphor bronze strings bring out a balanced, articulate voice right out of the box.
Open-gear die-cast tuners and a synthetic bone nut keep tuning stable and dependable. The petite parlor body makes it easy to hold for long sessions and easy to bring along wherever you are headed. We like this model because it delivers that old catalog guitar charm without feeling like a novelty. It is straightforward, comfortable, and genuinely useful for writing, recording, or just picking at home.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Parlor
- Body Top: Laminated Sapele
- Back and Sides: Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Color: Vintage White
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Rosette: Gold/Black Rings
- Neck Material: Nato
- Neck Profile: C Shape
- Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Fingerboard Material: Walnut
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 inches, 305 mm
- Scale Length: 24 inches, 610 mm
- Number of Frets: 18, 12 to Body
- Fret Size: Vintage
- Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
- Nut Width: 1.69 inches, 43 mm
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Tuners: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: Shell pattern with G Graphic
- Strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light, .012-.053
- Case: None
Sku: 2711032505
