Gretsch JD LTD Parlor ST HRTG BRST
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JD LTD Parlor ST HRTG BRST
Product Info
Article Number:
609331
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
JD LTD Parlor ST HRTG BRST
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$284.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch Parlor is a real gem for the price. The shorter scale and solid top make it a joy to play, especially if you're a fingerstyle enthusiast or prefer a more intimate acoustic sound. It's a fantastic option for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a vintage-inspired parlor guitar with a touch of Gretsch mojo.
Product Description
- Gretsch JD LTD Parlor ST HRTG BRST
- Steel-Steel ~String Guitar
- Style: Parlor
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- White pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.6875")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 18 vintage frets
- Single-ply tortoise pickguard with gold ‘G’ graphic
- Walnut bridge with compensated saddle
- Open die-cast machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: Daddario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light .012 - .053
- Colour: Heritage Burst
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate voice with excellent projection.
- • 24.75 in scale length provides a comfortable feel and warmer tone, ideal for fingerstyle.
- • Walnut fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and a touch of added warmth.
- • Vintage-style open die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides, while attractive, limit the overall tonal complexity compared to mahogany.
- • Synthetic bone nut isn't quite as resonant or smooth as a bone nut.
- • Nickel hardware can be prone to tarnishing, requiring occasional cleaning.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
18
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly more focused and less boomy; the parlor size emphasizes clarity and intimacy over a powerful bass response.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the narrower nut width (1.6875 in) might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
Yes, the tuners are accessible, and .012-.053 light gauge strings are a great starting point for fingerpicking; experiment to find your preferred tension.
