Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlour 'Rex Burst' Acoustic Guitar

The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlour 'Rex Burst' is a modern take on the iconic "Rex" line of instruments once available through mail-order catalogues in the 1930s, '40s and '50s. Its petite, portable parlour body shape and 24" scale length deliver a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange that parlour guitars are known for.

The X-braced body, crafted with select laminate tonewoods, balances vintage tone with reliable durability, while the comfortable "C"-shaped neck ensures smooth playability. Vintage-inspired details such as a pinned bridge, "G"-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling and oversized dot inlays make it ideal for beginners and experienced blues and swing players alike. A budget-friendly choice for a first acoustic guitar.

Features

• Petite parlour body shape and 24" scale length deliver the distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange parlour guitars are known for.
• X-braced body built with select laminate tonewoods balances vintage tone with reliable durability.
• Comfortable "C"-shaped neck and walnut fingerboard with a 12" radius support smooth playability for extended sessions.
• Vintage-inspired details such as a pinned bridge, "G"-graphic pickguard and painted pinstripe purfling add nostalgic character.
• Oversized dot inlays and 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuners complete the classic aesthetic.

Specs

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