Meg takes a closer look at 5 of our favourite small-bodied Parlor Acoustics. Find out more about any of the guitars featured in this video at PMT Online…

Gretsch G9500 Jim Dandy: https://bit.ly/3dZXvdo

Tanglewood Java TWJP: https://bit.ly/3q3yvYw

Epiphone L-00 Studio: https://bit.ly/323RCJZ

Faith Naked Mercury: https://bit.ly/3E0D5f8

PRS SE P20 Tonare: https://bit.ly/3pYCxBr

00:00 Best Parlor Guitars Tone Comparison
00:50 What Is A Parlour Guitar?
02:14 Gretsch G9500 Jim Dandy – Features & Specifications
03:58 Gretsch Jim Dandy – Demo
04:50 Tanglewood Java TW JP – Features & Specification
06:33 Tanglewood TWJP – Demo
07:32 Epiphone L-00 Studio – Features & Specifications
09:27 Epiphone L-00 Studio – Demo
10:22 Faith Naked Mercury – Features & Specifications
12:00 Faith Naked Mercury – Demo
13:08 PRS SE Tonare P20 – Features & Demo
14:44 PRS P20 – Demo
15:33 Where To Buy Best Parlor Guitars

Other gear used in this video…

Lewitt-Audio LCT-440 Pure Condenser Microphone: https://bit.ly/3dZxnzA

Rode LavGo Lavalier Microphone: https://bit.ly/3mbjx1h

With an ever growing demand for smaller acoustics, whether its for travelling, for kids or even just to have a convenient acoustic next to the sofa to pick up whilst you’re watching Netflix, Parlor guitars have been a growing popular choice. If you aren’t too familiar with what a parlour guitar is, these are one of the oldest acoustics dating back to the late 1800’s and one of the first guitars to be made widely popular with steel strings instead of nylon strings.

They were predominately used by musicians for performances in smaller venues such as bars or parlours, hence the name. They tend to have a slightly shorter scale length than a standard acoustic and they have a recognisable elongated body shape which makes them distinguishable from your classic Dreadnought or Concert size. Because of the smaller body they also do tend to have a slightly higher tone with more midrange than bass, this does make these guitars particularly popular for folk, blues and roots guitarists due to the twangy tone.

In this acoustic guitar buying guide, we answer the question “what is a parlor guitar?” and recommend 5 of the best parlor guitars for under £500 from the likes of Gretsch, Tanglewood, Faith, PRS and Epiphone. So if you’re looking for a small sized acoustic or the best travel acoustic or an acoustic for kids, take a quick look and listen here with PMTVUK and try one out at your nearest Professional Music Technology store…

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