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.
Body |
Neck |
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) |
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Neck Material |
Nato |
Neck Finish |
Semi-Gloss |
Neck Shapet |
"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 |
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General |
Hardware |
Model Number |
2711030511 |
Series |
Jim Dandy™ |
Color |
Black Top |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Orientation |
Right-Hand |
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Bridge |
Walnut with Compensated Saddle |
Hardware Finish |
Nickel |
Tuning Machines |
Open-Gear Die-Cast |
Pickguard |
1-Ply Tortoiseshell |
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Misc |
Electronics |
Strap Buttons |
Vintage End-Pin |
Case/Gig Bag |
None |
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Controls |
NA |
Special Electronics |
Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup |
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