Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor Acoustic Electric Guitar, Black Top

Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of instruments offered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, ‘40s and ’50s, Jim Dandy™ models embody the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch® flat-top guitars with the superior playability and best-in-class tone that their namesake suggests.

Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ Deltoluxe™ Parlor punches above its weight with a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.

The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. The onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup produces versatile electrified acoustic tone, providing added utility for live performance, recording, and effects pedals. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, “G”-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for a nostalgic personality destined for any barnburner or jamboree.

Well suited for everything from bluesy porch pickin’ to speakeasy swingin’, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.

Specs:

• Body:

Build - Acoustic

Body Finish - Semi-Gloss

Body Shape - Parlor

Body Material - Sapele

Bracing - X-Bracing

Rosette - Gold/White Rings

Body Binding - Tortoiseshell

Body Back - Laminated Sapele

Body Sides - Laminated Sapele

Body Top - Laminated Sapele

Body Depth - 3.75" (95 mm)

Body Length - 17.8" (45.2 cm)

Hardware:

• Bridge - Walnut with Compensated Saddle
• Hardware Finish - Nickel
• Tuning Machines - Open-Gear Die-Cast
• Pickguard - 1-Ply Tortoiseshell

Neck:

• Neck Material - Nato
• Neck Finish - Semi-Gloss
• Neck Shape - "C" Shape
• Neck Binding - Tortoiseshell
• Scale Length - 24" (610 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius - 12" (305 mm)
• Fingerboard Material - Walnut
• Number of Frets - 18 (12 to Body)
• Fret Size - Vintage
• Nut Material - Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width - 1.69" (43 mm)
• Position Inlays - White Pearloid Dot
• Truss Rod Nut - 4 mm Hex
• Truss Rod Wrench - 4 mm Hex (Allen)
• Headstock - 1950's Gretsch® 3x3

Electronics:

• Special Electronics - Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup