Gretsch Deltoluxe Parlor, Walnut FB, Black Top

Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of instruments offered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, ‘40s and ’50s, Jim Dandy™ models embody the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch® flat-top guitars with the superior playability and best-in-class tone that their namesake suggests.

Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ Deltoluxe™ Parlor punches above its weight with a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.

The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. The onboard Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup produces versatile electrified acoustic tone, providing added utility for live performance, recording, and effects pedals. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, “G”-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for a nostalgic personality destined for any barnburner or jamboree.

Well suited for everything from bluesy porch pickin’ to speakeasy swingin’, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Model Number: 2711030511
• Series: Jim Dandy™
• Color: Black Top
• Number Of Strings: 6
• Orientation: Right-Hand

Body

• Build: Acoustic
• Body Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Body Shape: Parlor
• Body Material: Sapele
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Rosette: Gold/White Rings
• Body Binding: Tortoiseshell
• Body Back: Laminated Sapele
• Body Sides: Laminated Sapele
• Body Top: Laminated Sapele
• Body Depth: 3.75" (95 mm)
• Body Length: 17.8" (45.2 cm)

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D'Addario® EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
• Strap Buttons: Vintage End-Pin
• Case/Gig Bag: None

Neck

• Neck Material: Nato
• Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Neck Binding: Tortoiseshell
• Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Walnut
• Number Of Frets: 18 (12 To Body)
• Fret Size: Vintage
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
• Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
• Headstock: 1950's Gretsch® 3x3

Hardware

• Bridge: Walnut With Compensated Saddle
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Open-Gear Die-Cast
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Tortoiseshell

Electronics

• Controls: NA
• Special Electronics: Gretsch® Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup