Description

Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of instrumentsoffered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, ‘40sand ’50s, Jim Dandy™ models embody the charmand spirit of those early Gretsch® flat-top guitarswith the superior playability and best-in-class tonethat their namesake suggests.

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

The X-braced body is crafted with selectlightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimalbalance of woody vintage tone and reliabledurability, while the “C”-shape neck presents aninviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. Theonboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundholepickup produces versatile electrified acoustictone, providing added utility for live performance,recording, and effects pedals. Period-correctdetails such as a vintage-style pinned bridge,“G”-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling,3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines andoversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for anostalgic personality destined for any barnburneror jamboree.

Well suited for everything from bluesy porchpickin’ to speakeasy swingin’, the Gretsch JimDandy Deltoluxe Parlor is a ramblin’ companionfor newbies and old-timers alike.