{"product_id":"used-jd-parlor-mah-wpg-dp-chry-brst","title":"Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic Guitar Deep Cherry Burst Used","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Little Guitar with a Lot of Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something about a parlor guitar that just invites you to pick it up. Maybe it's the compact, easy-to-hold body, or maybe it's the way the short scale makes every chord feel effortless. Gretsch's Jim Dandy Parlor taps into that same spirit that made their old \"Rex\" mail-order catalog guitars so beloved back in the '30s, '40s, and '50s — a guitar that's approachable, fun, and full of vintage personality. This one comes in a rich Deep Cherry Burst finish and has clearly been played and appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Mahogany is in Very Good used condition — we noted a small dent on back, fine play wear on top; no gig bag or hard case included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParlor Size, Short Scale — Easy to Love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jim Dandy's parlor-shaped body pairs with a 24\" scale length to give you a guitar that's genuinely comfortable to play for extended sessions. The shorter scale means slightly less string tension, which translates to an easier fretting feel — especially helpful for fingerpicking styles. The tone leans toward a focused midrange with clear note definition, which is exactly what you'd expect from a parlor body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe laminate mahogany body — top, back, and sides — is braced with an X-brace pattern, giving the guitar a balance of durability and warm acoustic resonance. Laminate construction also means this guitar handles changes in humidity and temperature better than an all-solid instrument, making it a reliable travel or couch companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage-Inspired Details Done Right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGretsch packed the Jim Dandy with period-correct hardware that gives it an unmistakably retro look. The walnut fingerboard has 18 vintage-sized frets and oversized dot inlays, while the painted pinstripe purfling and \"G\"-graphic black pickguard nod to the original catalog guitars. The vintage-style pinned walnut bridge with compensated saddle rounds out the classic aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuning duties are handled by 3-on-a-plate open-gear die-cast machines — functional, vintage-looking, and in keeping with the guitar's throwback vibe. The \"C\"-shaped nato neck has a semi-gloss finish and a 12\" fingerboard radius, with a 1.69\" nut width that most players find comfortable for both strumming and fingerpicking. It's a straightforward, good-feeling neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parlor — compact, lightweight, and easy to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop, Back \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminate mahogany with X-bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\" — shorter scale for comfortable, low-tension playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nato, \"C\" shape, semi-gloss finish, 1.69\" nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut, 12\" radius, 18 vintage-sized frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-on-a-plate open-gear die-cast tuning machines, all-nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage-style pinned walnut with compensated saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Cherry Burst, semi-gloss body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-ply black with gold \"G\" graphic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good used — small dent on back, fine play wear on top; no gig bag or hard case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gretsch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim Dandy Parlor Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e U-2711000530|IWA2515508\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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