Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Short 24 inch scale, spec sheet lists 24.75 inch
- Parlor body, small size, X-bracing
- Magnetic soundhole pickup, 1/4 inch (6.35mm) output jack
- Sapele top, laminated sapele back, walnut fingerboard
- C-shape neck, 20 frets, 1.69 inch nut width
- Open-gear tuners, pinned bridge
- 7.6 pounds, right-handed
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A short-scale parlor guitar with a plug-and-play soundhole pickup and vintage looks, built for small hands and travel. The scale length is listed two ways.
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ASIN: B0CSF7ZSJQCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
A beginner with smaller hands or a traveling player gets a retro-styled parlor guitar here, with a sapele top, walnut fingerboard and a C-shape neck. A magnetic soundhole pickup handles amplified sound, and the G-graphic pickguard adds the vintage look.
Compact size and a short scale make long sessions easier, while X-bracing in the parlor body gives a clear, balanced tone with warm mids and a woody resonance. Folk, blues and Americana are the styles named. The limitation is that the scale length appears in two forms and no case is listed.
Who it's for
Singer-songwriters, beginners with smaller hands and experienced players who want a travel-friendly guitar for folk or blues. Those who need a large, bass-heavy sound or a bundled case should look at larger bodies.
Pros and cons
- Short scale suits smaller hands
- Plug-and-play magnetic soundhole pickup
- Comfortable C-shape neck
- Vintage open-gear tuners and pinned bridge
- Scale length listed two ways
- Laminated sapele back
- Case not listed
Performance notes
The parlor body with X-bracing is what produces the clear, balanced tone and woody resonance Gretsch describes. A short scale lowers string tension compared with the length used on full-size guitars, which is how it eases fretting. The soundhole pickup is magnetic, so plugged-in tone depends on the amp and any effects.
Specifications
| Brand | Gretsch |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Small (parlor) |
| String Nut Width | 1.69 inches |
| Scale Length | 24 inches (24.75 inches per spec sheet)lower than 82% of 66 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item weight | 7.6 poundslower than 53% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sapele wood |
| Back Material Type | Laminated sapele |
| Fretboard Material Type | Walnut wood |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Color | Black top |
| Neck Material Type | Nato, C shape |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Magnetic, single pickup |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) output jack |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 20 (14 to body) |
Closest rivals on specs
Yamaha GigMaker Standard Acoustic Guitar Package- Item weight 7.6 vs 9.3 pounds (-18%)
Taylor GS Mini Sapele Acoustic Guitar- Item weight 7.6 vs 9 pounds (-16%)
Taylor GS Mini Mahogany Acoustic Guitar- Item weight 7.6 vs 11.5 pounds (-34%)
Frequently asked questions
How do I plug in the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor?
It has a magnetic soundhole pickup and a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) output jack, so an instrument cable connects it to an amp. The listing does not include a cable.
Is the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor a full-size guitar?
No. The listing gives the body size as small and describes a parlor design with a short scale.
Is the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor left-handed?
No. The hand orientation is listed as right.