Acoustic Guitar Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Limited Edition Heritage Burst
The Gretsch Limited Edition Jim Dandy Parlor Heritage Burst is a charming companion for players of all levels. Inspired by the classic Rex guitars of the 1930s–50s, it blends vintage spirit with modern playability and tone. Its solid spruce top with laminated sapele back and sides delivers warm, articulate sound with rich midrange. The parlor body and short 24" scale make it compact and easy to play, while period details like the vintage-style bridge, “G” pickguard, and oversized inlays add authentic character. Perfect for blues, folk, and swing, this guitar is ready for any jam or porch session.
A Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Limited Edition Heritage Burst recovers the spirit of compact acoustic guitars that mark blues, folk and swing at the beginning of the 20th century.
Ideal for musicians looking for an expressive instrument, the Jim Dandy Parlor Limited Edition is a comfortable guitar with its own identity, capable of accompanying both intimate sessions at home and relaxed rehearsals or small-scale acoustic performances.
The body in parlor format defines from the logo to the personality of this Jim Dandy. Compact, balanced and easy to handle, it adapts naturally to different playing postures and favors direct contact with the instrument.
Also in solid spruce it offers a dynamic and articulated response, with defined attack and excellent design for its size, while the fund and as ilhargas in laminated sapele increases structural stability and a cool tonal character, with present and controlled means. The result is a clear, focused and musical sound, particularly effective in styles where articulation and nuance make a difference.
The natural arm, with a “C” profile, fits naturally in my body and promotes a sense of immediate control, with rhythmic progressions or simple melodic lines. On a walnut scale, with 18 vintage profile frets, it reinforces this classic approach, offering a comfortable and precise surface for confident performance. The open rails, with a classic aesthetic, complete a coherent and functional set, guaranteeing state-of-the-art tuning and a distinctive visual touch.
Visually, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Limited Edition Heritage Burst presents an elegant balance between sobriety and character. The Heritage Burst finish enhances the cover of the tampo and remete for historical instruments, while the sanefas in white velhecido, a simple rosette in aneis and the finger guards in imitation of tartaruga with the iconic “G” gold sublinham inspired by the vintage era of Gretsch.
Gretsch built its reputation over decades by creating instruments with personality, designed for musicians who value quality, comfort and style. This limited edition by Jim Dandy reflects this heritage, offering an affordable, well-built acoustic guitar designed for those who appreciate instruments with history and character.
With a Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Limited Edition Heritage Burst, we have a guitar that invites you to play, explore and grow, with an enveloping sound and an aesthetic that transcends generations.
Data sheet
- Model
- Jim Dandy Limited Edition
- Body shape
- parlor
- Top
- solid spruce
- Top color
- Heritage Burst
- Bracing
- scalloped X
- Back and sides
- sapele
- Body finish
- gloss
- Body binding
- aged white
- Rosette
- rings, white/black
- Pickguard
- 1 ply tortoise imitation with gold Gretsch logo
- Neck
- nato
- Neck finish
- semi-gloss
- Neck binding
- aged white
- Fingerboard
- walnut
- Scale length
- 24.01"(610mm)
- Fingerboard radius
- 12" (305mm)
- Number of frets
- 18
- Fret size
- vintage
- Nut
- synthetic bone
- Nut width
- 1.6875" (42.86mm)
- Position inlays
- pearloid dots
- Side position inlays
- black dots
- Saddle
- synthetic, compensated
- Bridge
- walnut
- Hardware
- nickel
- Machine head
- open die-cast
- Strings
- D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light .012 - .053
- Case/Gig Bag
- not included