Gibson Parlor Rosewood EC RB
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Gibson
Parlor Rosewood EC RB
Product Info
Article Number:
616597
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Parlor Rosewood EC RB
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gibson Parlor Rosewood EC RB is a beautifully crafted instrument, perfect for fingerstyle players and those seeking a refined, vintage-inspired tone. The smaller body offers comfortable playability, while the rosewood provides a rich, woody character. It’s a high-end choice for serious players who appreciate nuanced acoustic sounds and quality construction.
Product Description
- Gibson Parlor Rosewood EC RB
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Parlor with cutaway
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Parallelogram fingerboard inlays
- Binding on neck
- top and bottom of body
- Scale: 629 mm (24.8")
- Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
- Nut: TUSQ
- Frets: 19
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
- Tortoise pickguard
- Traditional ‘belly-up’ rosewood bridge
- Grover Mini Rotomatic machine heads
- Colour: Rosewood Burst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver a warm, complex, and resonant tone.
- • Sitka spruce top provides excellent projection and responsiveness across the spectrum.
- • L.R. Baggs VTC pickup offers a natural amplified tone, well-suited for stage.
- • Grover Mini Rotomatics provide smooth, reliable tuning stability for consistent performance.
CONS
- • Parlor size limits bass response; not ideal for heavy low-end focused styles.
- • Rosewood burst finish can be prone to fingerprints and requires careful maintenance.
- • Premium-priced, putting it out of reach for many intermediate players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.8")
Frets
19
Electronics
L.R. Baggs VTC
Weight
5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Parlor has a more focused and intimate tone than the J-45, lacking the J-45's broader, boomier bass response due to its smaller body.
The neck is a slim taper profile, which is generally comfortable, but the narrower nut width (1.73") might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
The VTC is known for its clarity and feedback rejection, but careful gain staging and potentially a feedback suppressor might be needed in very loud environments.
