DELTOLUXE PARLOR
Inspired by the historic "Rex" range of instruments offered through mail-order catalogs in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, the Jim Dandy models embody the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch flat-top guitars, with the superior playability and best-in-class tone their namesake suggests.
Featuring a small, portable parlor body shape and a short 24" scale length, the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor punches above its weight with distinct tonal clarity and guttural mids for which parlor guitars are so beloved.
The X-braced body is crafted from lightweight laminated tonewoods selected for an optimal balance between vintage woody tone and reliable durability, while the "C"-shaped neck offers an inviting feel for hours of old-school inspiration. The built-in Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic pickup delivers a versatile electrified acoustic sound, providing added utility for live performances, recording, and effects pedals. Period details such as a vintage-style pin bridge, "G" graphic pickguard, painted binding stripes, open-gear 3-on-a-plate tuners, and oversized fretboard inlays combine to create a nostalgic personality suited for any barnburner or jamboree.
Adaptable to all situations, from bluesy porch pickin' to speakeasy swingin', the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor is a road companion for beginners and seasoned players alike.
FEATURES
BODY
- BODY: Sapele
- BODY FINISH: Semi-Gloss
- BODY SHAPE: Parlor
- TOP: Laminated Sapele
- BODY BINDING: Tortoiseshell
- BACK: Laminated Sapele
- SIDES: Laminated Sapele
- BODY MATERIAL: Sapele
- BRACING: X-Bracing
- SIZE: 19.8 cm
- ROSETTE: Gold/White Rings
NECK
- HEADSTOCK: 1950's Gretsch 3x3
- NECK MATERIAL: Nato
- NECK FINISH: Semi-Gloss
- NECK SHAPE: "C"
- FRETBOARD RADIUS: 305 mm
- FRETBOARD MATERIAL: Walnut
- FRETBOARD INLAY: White Pearloid Dot
- NUMBER OF FRETS: 18
- TRUSS ROD: Single-Action
- TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT NUT: 4 mm Hex
- NUT: Synthetic Bone
- NUT WIDTH: 43 mm
- HEADSTOCK NUT MATERIAL: Synthetic Bone
HARDWARE
- BRIDGE: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- BRIDGE PINS: Aged White
- PICKGUARD: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
- HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel
- TUNERS: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- STRINGS: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053)
- STRAP LOCKS: Vintage End-Pin
ELECTRONICS
- SPECIAL ELECTRONICS: Gretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup