A Little Guitar With a Whole Lot of Soul

The Gretsch Jim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor is one of those guitars that gets under your skin the moment you pick it up. Inspired by the Rex line of mail order instruments from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, this guitar carries the charm and personality of that era while playing and sounding far better than anything those catalog buyers could have imagined. We have it at both Pied Piper Music Store locations and it is the kind of instrument that is hard to put down.

Parlor Size, Big Personality

The compact parlor body and 24 inch short scale make this guitar immediately comfortable for players of all sizes and experience levels. That shorter scale means less tension on the strings, which translates to easier bending and a softer feel under your fingers. But do not let the small footprint fool you. The X braced basswood body produces a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange that parlor guitars are known for, and this one delivers that character in spades.

What sets the Deltoluxe apart from a standard Jim Dandy is the built in Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup. Plug it in and you have a genuinely versatile acoustic electric that works for live performance, recording, or running through your favorite effects pedals. It is a feature that opens up a lot of doors for a guitar at this price.

Details That Tell the Story

Gretsch loaded this guitar with period correct details that give it real visual personality. The vintage style pinned bridge, the G graphic tortoiseshell pickguard, the painted pinstripe purfling, the 3 on a plate open gear tuning machines, and the oversized dot fingerboard inlays all add up to a guitar that looks like it has a history even when it is brand new. The walnut fingerboard with 18 vintage style frets rounds out a package that feels considered from top to bottom.

Come Play It or Order From Home

Whether you are a first time player looking for something approachable and inspiring, or a seasoned player who wants a porch guitar with real character, the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe is worth your time. Come into The Pied Piper Music Store in New Albany, Ohio just outside Columbus, or visit us in Charleston, West Virginia and play it in person. Prefer to shop from home? We offer free shipping anywhere in the continental US, and local customers at either location can choose in store pickup at checkout.

Specs at a Glance

• Body: Basswood with X bracing
• Neck: Nato, set neck joining at 12th fret
• Fingerboard: Walnut, 18 vintage style frets, 12 inch radius
• Scale: 24 inches
• Nut: Synthetic bone
• Pickup: Gretsch Deltoluxe magnetic soundhole pickup
• Bridge: Walnut string through with compensated synthetic bone saddle
• Tuners: 1950s style vintage open gear die cast
• Hardware: Nickel
• Finish: Black Top with tortoiseshell pickguard
• SKU: 2711030511