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Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor

Parlor-acoustic guitar with laminated sapele body and short scale length

Parlor acoustic guitar in deep cherry Burst finish
Laminated Sapele top, back and sides
Nato neck with C-profile
Walnut fingerboard with 20 frets and Pearloid Dot inlays
43 mm wide synthetic bone nut
Shortened scale length of 609.6 mm
Nickel-plated open-gear tuners
Walnut bridge with compensated bridge inlay
Black pickguard with G engraving

Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor at a glance

The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor is a acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folkthat leaves an impression with its nostalgic vintage-style design and powerful sound. The use of laminated woods not only ensures increased resistance to temperature fluctuations and humidity, but also robust sound projection. In addition, the characteristic Parlor designParlor guitar:
The Parlor guitar is a smaller acoustic guitar with a compact body and a pleasant sound. It was developed to be easier to transport and is particularly suitable for fingerpicking and blues music. produces a sound rich in overtones, which is particularly popular with folk musicians. Thanks to the shorter scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument., the guitar is particularly comfortable to hold and can be played effortlessly, which is a clear advantage for beginners and experienced guitarists alike. Visually, the Jim Dandy furthermore impresses with a stylish Deep Cherry Burst finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. in semi-gloss lacquer, which gives it an elegant presence at all times.

The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor presents the authentic sound of times gone by with modern playability.

Laminated sapele body

The characterful sound of the guitar in particular is a real experience for the senses. ThetopTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body, backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. are made entirely from laminated sapele, a tonewoodTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple known for its warm, balanced and slightly trebly sound. The result is a brilliant sound image with clear mids, fine highs and a pleasant depth that unfolds perfectly in a wide range of musical styles from folk and country to Blues and singer-songwriter sounds. The classic X-bracingCeiling bracing:
Bracing provides additional dynamics and resonance. This tried-and-tested bracing technique gives the instrument stability without restricting the top's ability to vibrate. The result is a particularly lively sound with excellent response and long sustainSustain:
Sustain describes the ability of a guitar to let a sound decay for a long time after it has been struck. The longer a note lasts.

Shortened scale length

With its shortened scale length of 609.6 mm, the compact Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor acoustic guitar provides a comfortable playing experience that effortlessly supports fluid chord changes and smooth melodic lines. The NatoneckGuitar neck:
Maple neck has a pleasantly shaped C-profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat that sits perfectly in the hand and guarantees a natural, fatigue-free posture even during longer playing sessions. Meanwhile, the walnutfingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. impresses with its smooth feel and enables a precise, controlled playing experience. Classic nickel-plated open-gearTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners and a compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. ensure reliable tuning and clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch., so that every note played remains clear and precise.