What is the difference between a high-end production guitar and a Custom Shop model?

High-end production guitars (such as PRS Core Custom 24 or Gibson USA Standard) utilize advanced CNC precision combined with hand-finishing in standard production runs. Custom Shop models feature lower batch volumes, hand-selected tonewoods, custom hand-wound pickups, period-accurate construction, and master luthier voicing.

Why should I avoid drop-shipped high-end electric guitars?

Drop-shipped guitars are dispatched directly from logistics warehouses without unboxing or inspection. Without a bench inspection and 5-point setup by an in-house guitar technician, you risk receiving an unplayable instrument affected by climate shifts during storage and transit.

What does MusicStreet's 5-point setup include?

Every instrument sold through MusicStreet undergoes a comprehensive 5-point bench inspection: truss rod and neck relief calibration, nut slot depth check, bridge radius and intonation alignment, pickup height and electronic circuit testing, and fretboard conditioning.

Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

Yes. MusicStreet operates a showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where players can test premium PRS, Fender, and Gibson models through high-end amplifiers in a dedicated testing environment.

Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor guitar featuring a deep cherry burst finish and black pickguard.

Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor guitar with walnut fingerboard and deep cherry burst finish

Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor guitar with deep cherry burst finish and black pickguard on display.

Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor guitar in deep cherry burst finish with walnut fingerboard and black pickguard.

Gretsch Jim Dandy™ Parlor, Walnut Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Deep Cherry Burst - MusicStreet

Gretsch Jim Dandy™ Parlor, Walnut Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Heritge Burst

Inspired by the historic “Rex” line of instruments offered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, ‘40s and ’50s, Jim Dandy™ models embody the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch® flat-top guitars with superior playability and best-in-class-tone to boot.

Featuring a petite and portable parlor body shape and a short 24“ scale length, the Jim Dandy™ Parlor punches above its weight with a distinct tonal clarity and throaty midrange for which parlor guitars are so beloved.

The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the “C”-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, “G”-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for a nostalgic personality destined for any barnburner or jamboree.

Well suited for everything from bluesy porch pickin’ to speakeasy swingin’, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor is a ramblin’ companion for newbies and old-timers alike.

Features

Basswood body with X-bracing
12th fret, 24”-scale nato set neck
Vintage-style 18 frets
Synthetic bone nut
Walnut fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
String-through walnut bridge with compensated saddle
Single-ply white pickguard with “G” graphic
1950s-style vintage open-gear die-cast tuning machines and vintage end-pin strap buttons