Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor LTD – Tortoise Pickguard – Vintage White

Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor LTD – Tortoise Pickguard – Vintage White

The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor LTD captures the charm and character of the vintage “Rex” catalogue guitars that inspired generations of players throughout the early and mid-20th century. Compact, stylish and full of personality, this limited model combines classic aesthetics with modern playability. Its petite parlour body and short 24″ scale length create a comfortable, approachable instrument that?s ideal for songwriting, fingerstyle playing or relaxed strumming sessions. Finished in Vintage White with a tortoise pickguard featuring the classic Gretsch “G” graphic, the guitar delivers distinctive retro appeal.

The laminated sapele body with X-bracing produces a focused voice with strong midrange presence and impressive clarity for its size. A nato set neck with walnut fingerboard provides a smooth and responsive playing feel, while vintage-style frets and a comfortable C-shaped profile enhance the classic acoustic experience. Completing the design are a walnut bridge with compensated saddle, synthetic bone nut and vintage-style open-gear tuning machines, ensuring reliable tuning and balanced tone. Lightweight and portable, the Jim Dandy Parlor is a characterful acoustic that punches well above its size.

Vintage Gretsch inspiration

The Jim Dandy Parlor LTD takes its inspiration from the historic Gretsch “Rex” acoustic guitars once sold through mail-order catalogues during the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. These instruments became beloved for their charm, accessibility and distinctive sound. This modern interpretation captures that same spirit while offering improved construction and playability. The Vintage White finish, tortoise pickguard with “G” graphic and classic detailing all contribute to the guitar’s nostalgic look while remaining practical for today’s players.

Compact parlour body with focused tone

Designed with a traditional parlour body shape, the Jim Dandy Parlor delivers a clear and articulate voice with a strong midrange presence. The laminated sapele top, back and sides provide durability while contributing to the guitar’s focused tonal character. X-bracing helps enhance projection and balance, allowing the instrument to produce surprising volume and clarity despite its compact size. This tonal profile makes it particularly well suited to fingerstyle playing, blues, folk and roots-inspired styles.

Comfortable short-scale playability

A short 24″ scale length combined with the smaller parlour body makes the Jim Dandy exceptionally comfortable to play. The nato set neck features a classic C-shaped profile that feels natural in the hand and encourages relaxed playing across the fretboard. With 18 vintage-style frets and a 12″ radius walnut fingerboard, the guitar offers smooth fretting and an easy playing feel that suits both beginners and experienced players looking for a compact acoustic.

Classic hardware and dependable performance

The Jim Dandy Parlor LTD features practical, vintage-inspired hardware designed to support reliable performance. A walnut bridge with compensated saddle improves intonation and sustain, while the synthetic bone nut ensures consistent tone across the strings. Open-gear die-cast tuning machines add a traditional aesthetic while providing dependable tuning stability. Strung with D’Addario phosphor bronze strings, the guitar arrives ready to deliver balanced tone and responsive playability straight out of the case.

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Parlor

• Body Material: Laminated Sapele

• Top: Laminated Sapele

• Back & Sides: Laminated Sapele

• Body Finish: Semi-Gloss

• Bracing: X-Bracing

• Body Binding: 1-Ply Black

• Rosette: Gold/Black Rings

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Nato

• Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss

• Neck Shape: C Shape

• Neck Construction: Set-Neck

• Scale Length: 24″ (610 mm)

• Fingerboard Material: Walnut

• Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)

• Number of Frets: 18 (12 to Body)

• Fret Size: Vintage

• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot

• Side Dots: White

• Nut: Synthetic Bone

• Nut Width: 1.69″ (43 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle

• Bridge Pins: Aged White

• Pickguard: Tortoise with “G” Graphic

• Hardware Finish: Nickel

• Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast

• Strings: D’Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze (.012–.053)

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