{"product_id":"gretsch-jim-dandy-parlor-acoustic-guitar-rex-burst","title":"Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Acoustic Guitar Rex Burst","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGretsch Jim Dandy Parlor\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eRex Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact acoustic guitar inspired by the character and styling of Gretsch's historic flat-top instruments. Its petite parlor body and short 24-inch scale make it comfortable, portable and full of old-school personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn X-braced laminated basswood body provides a clear, woody voice with plenty of midrange presence, while the C-shaped nato neck and walnut fingerboard offer an approachable playing feel for beginners and experienced players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GRzePDcLwfE?si=6b84tw8lmxD1Hv02\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the historic Gretsch \"Rex\" instruments sold through mail-order catalogues during the 1930s, '40s and '50s, the Jim Dandy captures a distinctly vintage aesthetic without sacrificing everyday playability. Details including the Rex Burst finish, aged white binding, white \"G\" graphic pickguard and open-gear tuning machines give it unmistakable retro charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact body and 24-inch scale make the guitar easy to hold and responsive under the fingers. The naturally focused voice of the parlor design is especially well suited to blues, folk, fingerpicking, songwriting and relaxed acoustic playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jim Dandy Parlor is an excellent choice for players who prefer a smaller acoustic guitar or want something more portable than a conventional dreadnought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts short scale and manageable proportions also make it particularly appealing to beginners, travelling musicians, singer-songwriters and experienced guitarists looking for a characterful acoustic for home, studio or casual performance use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGretsch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJim Dandy Parlor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2711000535\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRex Burst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParlor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaminated 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6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo batteries or external power supply are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Gretsch Jim Dandy a full-size acoustic guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a full-scale playable instrument, but it uses a compact \u003cstrong\u003eparlor body\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a larger dreadnought-style body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale length does the Jim Dandy use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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Its compact proportions, short scale and comfortable C-shaped neck make it an approachable option for players developing their acoustic guitar skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat styles of music suit the Jim Dandy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts focused parlor-style voice works particularly well for blues, folk, country, roots music, fingerpicking and singer-songwriter material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a pickup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Jim Dandy Parlor is a purely acoustic guitar and does not include an onboard pickup or preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be plugged into an amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in its standard configuration. 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