Gretsch Deltoluxe Parlor Acoustic Guitar, Walnut Fretboard, Tortoiseshell Pickguard, Black Top
Manufacturer's Description
Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of instrumentsoffered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, ‘40sand ’50s, Jim Dandy™ models embody the charmand spirit of those early Gretsch® flat-top guitarswith the superior playability and best-in-class tonethat their namesake suggests.
Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shapeand a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™Deltoluxe™ Parlor punches above its weight witha distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange forwhich parlor guitars are so beloved.
The X-braced body is crafted with selectlightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimalbalance of woody vintage tone and reliabledurability, while the “C”-shape neck presents aninviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. Theonboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundholepickup produces versatile electrified acoustictone, providing added utility for live performance,recording, and effects pedals. Period-correctdetails such as a vintage-style pinned bridge,“G”-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling,3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines andoversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for anostalgic personality destined for any barnburneror jamboree.
Well suited for everything from bluesy porchpickin’ to speakeasy swingin’, the Gretsch JimDandy Deltoluxe Parlor is a ramblin’ companionfor newbies and old-timers alike.
Specifications
- Series: Jim Dandy™
- Body Shape: Parlor
- Body Top: Laminated Sapele
- Back and Sides: Laminated Sapele, Laminated Sapele
- Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Bracing: X-Bracing
- Rosette: Gold/White Rings
- Neck: Nato, “C” Shape
- Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
- Fingerboard: Walnut, 12” (305 mm)
- Frets: 18 (12 to Body), Vintage
- Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.69” (43 mm)
- Truss Rod: Single-Action
- Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
- Scale Length: 24” (610 mm)
- Bridge: Walnut with Compensated Saddle
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Special Electronics: Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
- Controls: NA
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Strings: D’Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag: None
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Gretsch. This Deltoluxe Parlor is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty.
note: The photos above may not be of the exact guitar you'll receive. The serial number may differ but specs will all be the same. Please feel free to get in touch with us for an in-hand description.
Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.