Detail 01
24 in. scale length
Sets the guitar’s short scale length.
Product detailSKU #1500000414602
Gretsch GuitarsJim Dandy Deltoluxe Parlor Acoustic Guitar Black Top
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Jim Dandy Deltoluxe is a right-handed, six-string parlor acoustic built around a compact body and 24-inch scale. Its laminated sapele body uses X-bracing, paired with a nato C-shape neck, walnut fingerboard, and walnut bridge. Gretsch voices the model with clear response and a pronounced midrange character, giving the small-body format a direct acoustic presence. Vintage-influenced details include an open-gear tuner layout, pinned bridge, graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe trim, and oversized dot inlays. There is no pickup or preamp.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle or fingerpicking players seeking a compact parlor acoustic with a short 24-inch scale.
- Acoustic playing where a clear, midrange-forward parlor-guitar voice is wanted.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need an onboard pickup or preamp.
- Players needing a case or gig bag as part of the guitar purchase.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Laminated sapele top, back, and sides with X-bracing
Forms the X-braced parlor body.
Detail 03
Compensated saddle and synthetic bone nut
These are the guitar’s listed nut and saddle components.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No pickup or preamp is fitted.
- 02A case or gig bag is sold separately.
- 03Built for right-handed playing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Jim Dandy Deltoluxe have electronics?
No. It has no pickup or preamp.
02What body style is it?
It is a parlor acoustic with a 24-inch scale length.
03Is a case included?
The case or gig bag is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- None
- Bridge
- Walnut
7 detailsPlayability
- Saddle and Nut
- Compensated saddle and synthetic bone nut
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Nut Width
- 1.69
- Number of Frets
- 18
- Number of Strings
- 6-string
- Scale Length
- 24
- Neck Shape
- C
11 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Top Material
- Laminated sapele
- Body Finish
- Semi-gloss
- Body Type
- Parlor
- Neck Wood
- Nato
- Fingerboard Material
- Walnut
- Back and Sides
- Laminated sapele
- Body Style
- C
- Tuning Machines
- Open-gear die-cast
- Body Shape
- C
- Neck Finish
- Semi-gloss
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
1 detailsOther
- Bracing Pattern
- X-bracing
