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. 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. Find great deals on ebay for jim dandy and jim dandy tractor. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top parlor acoustic guitar demo video. Faithfull to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the allnew g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle. 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. I just received the gretsch jim dandy guitar as a christmas gift. Gretsch todays young guitarists are taking advantage of the thousands of guitar and recording app options they can download onto their smartphones and.
What i was expecting was a somewhat cheap looking but good sounding little parlor guitar. 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. The gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top is a refreshing parlor guitar. Gretsch g9500vwtltd jim dandy limited edition vintage white. Hopefully you may find it helpful if considering buying jim dandy guitar, happy playing. Gretsch honors the late malcolm young, whose rocksolid rhythm guitar swagger and songwriting provided the unshakable foundation for monumental rock titans acdc. Gretsch g5900 jim dandy, flat top parlorstyle guitar available for sale at our store.
More of a dreadnought and parlor comparison than vs. Bangon quality and dapper good looks make this secondedition limited release instrument a musthave for your collection. Difficult to tell how loud it is but this guy clearly loves it so i guess it must be loud enough for him. The jim dandy pays homage to the forgotten range of rexbranded guitars that were produced by gretsch in the 20s and 30s. Everything and then some that is, because the g9500 is crafted. I decided to slow the song down on youtube lol to 50%, and. Look around on youtube and listen to some players play theirs. 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.
Gak music recently demoed a gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top, which is part of the roots collection. Gretsch g9500 ltd jim dandy acoustic guitar vintage white. Gretsch guitars g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar. Unassuming and extremely playable, gretschs jim dandy guitar is an awesome, affordable guitar. Gretsch became wellknown for the twangy, hollowbody instruments played by duane eddy and eddie cochran. Gretsch releases limited edition jim dandy flat top. The g61my pays homage to youngs famously battlehardened gretsch jet. Yairi y1100 dreadnought vs gretsch jim dandy parlor1. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy 24 flat top demo by gretsch guitars. Gretsch guitars jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar 2.
The acoustic guitar is faithful to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Perfect for both picked and fingerstyle playing, the. I mainly play electrics, but to me the jim dandy sounds fine. Gretsch guitars g9520 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar black. Small acoustics, such as the g9500 jim dandy we have here, are attracting players looking for some delta blues and oldschool country tones. Gretsch roots collection g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar, 18 12 to body frets, rosewood fretboard, c shape neck, 2color sunburst. Music city 3236 main street buffalo, ny 14214 website. From the vids on youtube it has a very boxy sound with muted highs but that sounds good to my ears. Get your hands on the gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top guitar in 2 colour sunburst at pmt online. 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. 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.
My wife then pointed out i may as well play guitar. Review of the gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top guitar. 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. Its not a competitive sport they are completely different. Hi all, im a new member but an experienced acoustic guitarist.
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. 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. 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.
Gretsch jim dandy parlor if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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 ltd jim dandy acoustic guitar vintage white youll be shocked at how much fun youll have by playing this little powerhouse. Faithful to the gretsch crackerjack quality for a steal. 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 jim dandy parlor flat top acoustic guitar. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top guitar, 2color sunburst. Gretsch is proud to release the latest addition to its popular roots collection, the gretsch g9520brb jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar. What makes a blues guitar good for playing the blues. Top tags bigsby chet atkins country music hall of fame dinah gretsch fred gretsch gretsch gretsch drums gretsch foundation gretsch guitars joe robinson. Certified guitar player, a biographical exhibit which opened august 12, 2011 and runs through july 15. Founded in brooklyn in 1883 by german immigrant friedrich gretsch, the company originally made banjos, tambourines and drums before branching out into guitars.
I have had a few lovely guitars over the years and i know that more money buys better. 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. 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. Gretsch unveils the g9510 jim dandy flat top in limited edition blue sunburst finish, a cool looking entry level parlorstyle acoustic guitar. 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. This limited edition, vintage white model is the embodiment of everything thats great with your first guitar. Discussion in the gretsch discussion forum started by tomsdadjet, jun 6, 2015.
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. Yairi y1100 dreadnought vs gretsch jim dandy parlor. Faithfull to the gretsch rex parlor guitars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the all new g9500 jim dandy flat top parlorstyle model embodies. 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. 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.
Gretsch guitars g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar 2color. However, just do your searches for either 34 size or parlor size guitar, and you should come up with some reasonable alternatives. 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. The grestch g9500 jim dandy flat top is a surprisingly affordable acoustic guitar, great for beginners and professionals. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar, rosewood. Here is my unboxing and demo so you can see and hear this amazing low cost instrument.
Gretsch acoustic guitars predate the rocknroll explosion of the 1950s. 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. 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. 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 24in flat top, vintage sunburst. Jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar 2color sunburst. 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. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy or taylor bt2 baby taylor comparing. Pages other brand productservice gretsch guitars videos. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Gretsch g9500 jim dandy flat top acoustic guitar reverb.
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