Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlour 'Frontier Stain' Acoustic Guitar

The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlour 'Frontier Stain' is a modern tribute to the historic "Rex" line of instruments offered through mail-order catalogues in the 1930s, '40s and '50s. Its petite, portable parlour body shape and short 24" scale length give it the distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlour guitars are beloved.

The X-braced body, crafted with select lightweight laminate sapele, balances vintage tone with reliable durability, and the "C"-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of play. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, "G"-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling and oversized dot inlays make it ideal for newcomers and experienced players alike.

Features

• Petite parlour body shape and 24" scale length give this Jim Dandy a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange.
• X-braced body built from select lightweight laminate sapele balances vintage-style warmth with everyday durability.
• "C"-shaped nato neck and walnut fingerboard offer an inviting, easy feel for players at any level.
• Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, "G"-graphic pickguard and painted pinstripe purfling bring plenty of nostalgic character.
• Oversized dot fingerboard inlays and 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines round out the vintage look.

Specs

• Body: Parlor
• Top, back & sides: Laminated sapele
• Bracing: X-bracing
• Neck: Nato, "C" shape
• Fingerboard: Walnut, 12" radius
• Scale length: 24" (610mm)
• Frets: 18 (12 to body), vintage
• Nut width: 1.69" (43mm)
• Pickups: None (acoustic only)
• Bridge: Walnut with compensated saddle
• Tailpiece: Vintage pinned
• Tuning machines: Open-gear die-cast
• Finish: Frontier Stain semi-gloss
• Strings: D'Addario EJ16 phosphor bronze, light (.012-.053)
• Pickguard: "G"-graphic
• Inlays: Oversized dot
• Purfling: Painted pinstripe