{"product_id":"gretsch-jim-dandy-deltoluxe-parlor-black-top-electro-acoustic-guitar","title":"Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor Black Top Electro Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor in Black Top\u003c\/strong\u003e combines compact vintage-inspired acoustic styling with the flexibility of a built-in magnetic pickup. Its petite parlor body, short 24\" scale and comfortable “C”-shaped neck make it an inviting guitar for relaxed home playing, songwriting, blues, folk and roots-inspired styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA laminated sapele body with X-bracing delivers a focused, woody acoustic character, while the factory-fitted \u003cstrong\u003eGretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it easy to plug into an acoustic amplifier, PA, recording interface or effects setup. Tortoiseshell binding, vintage-style hardware and the distinctive Black Top finish complete its old-school Gretsch appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GRzePDcLwfE?si=LvVl4ssqIIZnF8lg\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jim Dandy range draws inspiration from the affordable Gretsch and Rex-style flat-top guitars associated with the early and mid-20th century. The Deltoluxe Parlor builds on that formula with a compact 24\" scale, X-braced construction and a magnetic soundhole pickup, making it equally useful as a characterful acoustic or a plug-in performance instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts smaller body and shorter scale provide a relaxed playing feel, while the Deltoluxe pickup brings a distinctly magnetic character that works especially well with blues, Americana and roots music. 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It has a factory-fitted \u003cstrong\u003eGretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the guitar to be connected to an amplifier, PA or recording equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the pickup require a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Deltoluxe is a \u003cstrong\u003epassive magnetic pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there is no battery to replace or recharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the guitar have volume or tone controls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. There are no onboard volume, tone or EQ controls. 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