Gretsch JD PARLOR MAH WPG CHRY BRST
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Gretsch
JD PARLOR MAH WPG CHRY BRST
Product Info
Article Number:
620053
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
JD PARLOR MAH WPG CHRY BRST
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$240.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch parlor is a surprisingly capable little instrument – perfect for fingerstyle players, songwriters, or anyone wanting a compact, resonant guitar. The shorter scale makes it easy to play, and the warm tone is really appealing for blues, folk, and old-timey styles. It's a great value for the money and a fun, portable option.
Product Description
- Gretsch JD PARLOR MAH WPG CHRY BRST
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Parlor
- Top: Sapele laminated
- Back and sides: Sapele laminated
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Fingerboard inlays: White pearloid dots
- Neck profile: "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 610 mm (24")
- 18 vintage frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Synthetic bone nut
- Rosette: White / black rings
- Pickguard: 1-ply black with gold-coloured "G"
- Walnut bridge with compensated saddle
- Open die-cast machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Original strings: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze
- Light .012 - .053
- Colour: Deep Cherry Burst
PROS
- • Sapele laminate top provides a surprisingly warm and articulate tone.
- • The inCin neck profile offers a comfortable and accessible playing feel.
- • Walnut fingerboard adds a touch of refinement and pleasant feel under the fingers.
- • Vintage-style open die-cast tuners offer reliable tuning stability for a budget instrument.
CONS
- • Laminated construction limits the overall tonal complexity compared to solid-top models.
- • Synthetic bone nut may not offer the same clarity or sustain as a bone nut.
- • Short scale length (24 in) isn't ideal for players accustomed to longer scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sapele laminated
Back & Sides
Sapele laminated
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
610 mm (24 in)
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated based on similar parlor models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s noticeably more focused and intimate; lacks the booming bass and projection of a larger guitar, but offers a unique, warmer character.
The inCin profile is generally comfortable, but the shorter scale might feel a bit cramped for some players with very large hands.
The construction is solid for the price; the finish is decent, and the hardware seems well-attached, though don't expect premium materials or meticulous detailing.
