Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor, Walnut Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Deep Cherry Burst
Model #: 2711000530
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 superior playability and best-in-class-tone to boot.
Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ 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. 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 Parlor is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
Specs
General
Model Number 2711000530
Series Jim Dandy™
Color Deep Cherry Burst
Number of Strings 6
Orientation Right-Hand
Body
Build Acoustic
Body Finish Semi-Gloss
Body Shape Parlor
Body Material Laminated Sapele
Bracing X-Bracing
Rosette White/Black Rings
Body Binding Aged White
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)
Miscellaneous
Strings D’Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
Strap Buttons Vintage End-Pin
Case/Gig Bag None
Neck
Neck Material Nato
Neck Finish Semi-Gloss
Neck Shape “C” Shape
Neck Binding Aged White
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
Side Dots Black
Truss Rod Nut 4 mm Hex
Truss Rod Wrench 4 mm Hex (Allen)
Headstock 1950’s Gretsch® 3×3
Hardware
Bridge Walnut with Compensated Saddle
Hardware Finish Nickel
Tuning Machines Open-Gear Die-Cast
Pickguard 1-Ply Black with Gold “G”
