Gretsch JD Parlor MAH WPG FRSTN

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Gretsch JD Parlor MAH WPG FRSTN

Gretsch

JD Parlor MAH WPG FRSTN

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 583811
Brand: Gretsch
Model: JD Parlor MAH WPG FRSTN
Price: $218.90

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This Gretsch JD Parlor is a surprisingly capable little instrument. The smaller body makes it really comfortable, especially for folks with smaller frames or those who like to travel. It's a great entry point into the Gretsch sound – warm, woody, and with a vintage vibe that's perfect for folk, blues, and fingerstyle players.

Product Description

  • Gretsch JD Parlor MAH WPG FRSTN
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Style: Parlor
  • Top: Sapele laminated
  • Back and sides: Sapele laminated
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard: Walnut
  • White Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 610 mm (24")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Nut: synthetic bone
  • 18 Vintage frets
  • Single-layer aged white pickguard with black "G"
  • Walnut bridge with compensated saddle
  • Open die-cast tuners
  • Nickel hardware
  • Original strings: D"Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze
  • Light .012 - .053
  • Top finish: Satin
  • Colour: Frontier Satin
PROS
  • • Sapele laminate top provides a surprisingly warm, focused tone.
  • • Walnut fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
  • • Compact parlor size is ideal for travel and smaller players.
  • • Vintage-style aesthetics and aged pickguard deliver classic Gretsch charm.
CONS
  • • Laminated construction limits high-end sparkle and complex overtones.
  • • Open-gear tuners might not offer the absolute finest tuning stability.
  • • Nato neck, while playable, isn't as tonally resonant as mahogany.

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 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's noticeably more focused and intimate; lacks the booming bass and projection of a dreadnought, but excels in smaller spaces and fingerpicking.
They’re functional, but might require slightly more frequent adjustments compared to sealed-gear tuners, especially with heavier string gauges.
The satin finish is quite durable, but can show fingerprints and slight wear over time, which some players appreciate for the vintage look.

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