Discussion in the gretsch discussion forum started by tomsdadjet, jun 6, 2015. Ive recently fitted a strap to my tenor uke, then fitted two wound strings low g, then bought a thumb pick and a few alaska piks ive gone so far into the dark side i cant see no more. Gretsch guitars jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar 2color. Faithfull to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the allnew g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle model embodies. He is noted for his raspy voice, long hair, and wild, sexuallyexplicit stage antics which sometimes included miming sex with a washboard which he often uses to accompany his singing. Gak music recently demoed a gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top, which is part of the roots collection. This limited edition, vintage white model is the embodiment of everything thats great with your first guitar. Gretsch g9500vwtltd jim dandy limited edition vintage white. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top guitar, 2color sunburst. Yairi y1100 dreadnought vs gretsch jim dandy parlor. Gretsch guitars g9520 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar black.
However, just do your searches for either 34 size or parlor size guitar, and you should come up with some reasonable alternatives. Gretsch unveils the g9510 jim dandy flat top in limited edition blue sunburst finish, a cool looking entry level parlorstyle acoustic guitar. Gretsch guitars jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar 2. Review of the gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top guitar. The grestch g9500 jim dandy flat top is a surprisingly affordable acoustic guitar, great for beginners and professionals. The acoustic guitar is faithful to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Gretsch roots collection g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar, 18 12 to body frets, rosewood fretboard, c shape neck, 2color sunburst.
Founded in brooklyn in 1883 by german immigrant friedrich gretsch, the company originally made banjos, tambourines and drums before branching out into guitars. Faithful to the gretsch crackerjack quality for a steal. Gretsch jim dandy parlor if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Home forums gretsch discussion pages gretsch roots acoustic forum jim dandy on the way discussion in gretsch roots acoustic forum started by pine apple slim, nov 29, 2014. Gretsch is proud to release the latest addition to its popular roots collection, the gretsch g9520brb jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar. Everything and then some that is, because the g9500 is crafted. Jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar 2color sunburst. Unassuming and extremely playable, gretschs jim dandy guitar is an awesome, affordable guitar. Look around on youtube and listen to some players play theirs. What i was expecting was a somewhat cheap looking but good sounding little parlor guitar. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top parlor acoustic guitar demo video. Perfect for both picked and fingerstyle playing, the. The jim dandy is a great little guitar for the money.
Where real gretsch talk happens since 1995 for everything gretsch, plus a whole lot more. Acoustic life youtube channel we play every day facebook community get show notes emailed. Gretsch roots collection g9110l concert longneck acousticelectric ukulele demo by gretsch guitars. Luckily for all of us out there looking for a solid acoustic that won\\t thin out that wallet, gretsch has the created the g9500 jim dandy as part of their roots collection. Im not going to turn down the accidental permission to buy another instrument she gave me in saying that, so im now on the look out for a parlor guitar. My wife then pointed out i may as well play guitar. This guitar is designed to give beginners a cost effective and yet well crafted first guitar, featuring a comfortable 24 scale. The gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top is a refreshing parlor guitar. Gretsch g5900 jim dandy, flat top parlorstyle guitar available for sale at our store. Hopefully you may find it helpful if considering buying jim dandy guitar, happy playing. Faithfull to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the allnew g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle model embodies everything that. Certified guitar player, a biographical exhibit which opened august 12, 2011 and runs through july 15.
Gretschs rex parlor guitars were a popular choice during the 1930s, 40s and 50s, and the g9500 jim dandy series pay faithful homage to these excellent little instruments. Hi all, im a new member but an experienced acoustic guitarist. Find great deals on ebay for jim dandy and jim dandy tractor. I had been looking at the recording king single o, and was pretty certain it was going to be my next purchase. Gretsch todays young guitarists are taking advantage of the thousands of guitar and recording app options they can download onto their smartphones and. Faithful to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the allnew g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle model embodies everything that was great about everyones first guitar. Whether youre on your porch, near a campfire, or in a crowded tour bus, this throwback gretsch flat top guitar is the perfect size for casual strumming. I dont care where its made or what magical wood its not made from, theres a lovely crisp sound from this little guitar its light as a feather and features a truss rod so it can be setup if you know what you want. Gretsch g9500 ltd jim dandy acoustic guitar vintage white. From the vids on youtube it has a very boxy sound with muted highs but that sounds good to my ears. I just received the gretsch jim dandy guitar as a christmas gift. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar reverb. A classy gretsch acoustic guitar in parlor style the gretsch g9500 jim dandy parlor flat top acoustic guitar is a classy throwback to the 30s, 40s, and 50s an era when smallersized parlor guitars, like the gretsch rex, made their rounds as commonplace companions for musicians. Gretsch guitars g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar.
Faithfull to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the allnew g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle. Gretsch guitars g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar 2color. The jim dandy pays homage to the forgotten range of rexbranded guitars that were produced by gretsch in the 20s and 30s. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy 24 flat top demo by gretsch guitars. Difficult to tell how loud it is but this guy clearly loves it so i guess it must be loud enough for him. Bangon quality and dapper good looks make this secondedition limited release instrument a musthave for your collection. I mainly play electrics, but to me the jim dandy sounds fine. Top tags bigsby chet atkins country music hall of fame dinah gretsch fred gretsch gretsch gretsch drums gretsch foundation gretsch guitars joe robinson. Faithful to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle model embodies everything that was great about everyones first guitar. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy or taylor bt2 baby taylor comparing. Yairi y1100 dreadnought vs gretsch jim dandy parlor1.
Gretsch became wellknown for the twangy, hollowbody instruments played by duane eddy and eddie cochran. The gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar summons the sounds of the antique guitars from yesteryear in a modernday construction through a slew of attractive features like a comfortable cshaped neck, easyplaying 24 scale, doubleaction truss rod, and unique agathis wood body. Its not a competitive sport they are completely different. What makes a blues guitar good for playing the blues. Faithfull to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the allnew g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle model embodies everything that was great about everyones first guitar. More of a dreadnought and parlor comparison than vs. Get your hands on the gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top guitar in 2 colour sunburst at pmt online. The gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar takes you back to the 30s and 40s, back when smaller parlor guitars like the gretsch rex were the kings. This is the gretsch g9500 jim dandy acoustic, a 24 short scale instrument that embodies all the qualities people love about the small rex parlor guitars of the 30s and 40s through the 1950s.
Small acoustics, such as the g9500 jim dandy we have here, are attracting players looking for some delta blues and oldschool country tones. New gretsch broadcaster and usa custom demo videos if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. James mangrum born march 30, 1948, better known as jim dandy mangrum, is the lead singer and frontman for the american southern rock band black oak arkansas. Gretsch g9500 ltd jim dandy acoustic guitar vintage white youll be shocked at how much fun youll have by playing this little powerhouse. Faithfull to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the all new g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle model embodies. Faithful to the gretsch aoerexa parlor guitars of the 1930s, a 40s and a 50s, the allnew g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle model embodies everything that was great about everyoneatms first guitar. Shop for the gretsch guitars g9520 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar, rosewood. Music city 3236 main street buffalo, ny 14214 website. Gretsch releases limited edition jim dandy flat top. Gretsch honors the late malcolm young, whose rocksolid rhythm guitar swagger and songwriting provided the unshakable foundation for monumental rock titans acdc. Ive been wanting a beater, small acoustic to keep outside of music room, so i can pick it up any time and strum away. Gretsch acoustic guitars predate the rocknroll explosion of the 1950s. Pages other brand productservice gretsch guitars videos.
I have had a few lovely guitars over the years and i know that more money buys better. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy 24in flat top, vintage sunburst. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy parlor flat top acoustic guitar. I decided to slow the song down on youtube lol to 50%, and. Crackerjack quality for a steal the gretsch g9500 jim dandy 24 flat top acoustic guitar is faithful to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, embodying everything that was great about everyones first guitar.
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