Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic Guitar
- Parlor body, laminate top, back and sides
- X-bracing
- Nato neck, walnut fretboard, 20 frets
- 24 inch scale length, 1.75 inch nut width
- All-nickel hardware, open-gear tuning machines
- Rex Burst semi-gloss finish
- 2-year warranty, 7.2 pounds
Last refreshed Sep 28, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small-bodied reissue of Gretsch's classic mail-order acoustic with a short scale and laminate build. The back material is listed as undecided.
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ASIN: B0CN1L6VHYCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
A porch or a travel jam session is the setting this Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor is built around, with a period-correct small body, laminated tonewoods and X-bracing. Nickel hardware and open-gear tuners complete the vintage look.
A small body, historic styling and an easy-handling scale are the points, with laminate keeping weight modest. The listing leaves the back material as TBD and gives no pickup details.
Who it's for
Players who want a compact, light acoustic with antique looks for casual playing and travel. Those chasing big volume, or an all-wood build, should look at larger models.
Pros and cons
- Compact parlor body
- Light laminate construction
- Short scale length
- Open-gear tuning machines
- Back material listed as TBD
- No electronics listed
- Laminate rather than all-wood
Performance notes
A small body and laminated wood limit weight and make for a focused sound, with X-bracing supporting the top. The short scale lowers string tension, which eases fretting for casual playing. Open-gear tuners are traditional in look and operation.
Specifications
| Brand | Gretsch |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Parlor |
| String Nut Width | 1.75 incheshigher than 77% of 23 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Scale Length | 24 incheslower than 82% of 66 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item weight | 7.2 poundslower than 58% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Laminate |
| Body Material Type | Laminated tonewoods (basswood listed) |
| Fretboard Material Type | Walnut |
| String Material Type | Alloy steel |
| Color | Rex Burst |
| Neck Material Type | Nato |
| Finish | Semi-gloss |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Bracing | X-bracing |
| Frets | 20 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor a dreadnought?
No. It is a parlor-size guitar, smaller than a dreadnought.
Is the Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor made of real, unlaminated wood?
No. The description says the top, back and sides are laminate.
Does the Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor have a pickup?
No electronics are listed for the parlor model.