Gretsch Jim Dandy parlour, made in Indo 2016. This little cutie is wearing a discontinued finish, mysteriously coded 'DSB' in the soundhole. JT aptly decided it must stand for 'dirty sage burst' so we're going with that. It looks cool, it's lightweight and couch-friendly in size, and delivers all the slappy bluesy lo-fi growl you could ask for. Who is Jim Dandy exactly? Well, he's like James Boag: no-one knows for sure.

Model: Gretsch Jim Dandy G9500 
Made: Indonesia, 2016 approx (serial IOG1601729)
Finish: 'DSB', satin poly
Body: laminate basswood, parlour size
Neck: nato, black walnut fretboard, 12" radius, 24" scale, C shape
Weight: 1.520kg
Pickup: none
Mods: none
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, rub wear on the back only. The back has some scuffs in the middle of the body. The sides have some scuffs in the elbow area and dimples on the bottom corner. The front has play wear on the shoulders.  Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: action is moderately low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. The frets have minor wear only 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/52 strings.