Unlike most parlor manufacturers which have only recently jumped into the parlor resurgence ring, Gretsch’s parlor guitars have been around for more than nine decades. Even though their line of parlor guitars is iconic, they’re still budget-friendly. The G9500 is no exception. Key Features But there’s another thing that distinguishes Parlor guitars from other small acoustic guitars, and that is their pear-like structure that’s wider at the bottom than at the top. Some Parlor guitars are also designed as an elongated, figure-of-eight body.

Overall Build and Design: By looking at the way the C9 Parlor is built, it’s easy to see why it’s such a beautiful sounding guitar. Its all-solid construction, Spanish heel construction style, and bracing style all are masterful techniques to bring the best possible sound out of the guitar. The vintage elegance is quite admirable in its design – the cedarwood and solid mahogany body has a wonderful natural brown, high gloss finish, along with glimmering and tasteful mother-of-pearl weave rosettes. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms & Conditions Apply. Guitar Guitar Limited is a credit broker and is Authorised My Review: With a solid build, high quality wood, and a great tone, the Yamaha CSF-TA is mighty impressive. Their cutting-edge transacoustic technology offers you onboard effects that let you tweak your guitar’s reverb and chorus without needing any amplification whatsoever. With a solid Sitka Spruce top and mahogany body, you can expect a pretty full-bodied, crisp and resonant tone, whether you’re playing plugged in or unplugged. Overall, the CSF-TA has a lot going for itself and is worth exploring for both beginner and experienced musicians. With an affordable price tag and on-board electronics, Yahama’s CSF1M is probably one of the most popular parlor-sized hybrids on the market today, and for a good reason. The design is a no-nonsense classic with a natural high gloss finish, but you can also opt for a tobacco sunburst finish if you favor a more old-school look. My Review: Luna’s Gypsy series of Parlor guitars carry forward their well-known tradition of crafting beautiful-looking guitars, along with offering quite an earthy distinct overall tone. The Muse Parlor acoustic with its dark, mystical hue and narrow body has a striking aesthetic that, indeed, looks like a vintage guitar that was played by the creative, musical nomads of yore. Thanks to the all-mahogany build, it has a deep, warm tone with a solid midrange.On the other hand, other Parlor guitars have a slightly more balanced shape where the bottom half is only slightly wider than the top. While a wider lower half adds slightly more bass to the tone, a more balanced body shape will have more of a mid-range tone. While these effects may be minimal, they’re important to keep in mind. Buy the Yamaha CSF1M electro-acoustic guitar now to get the great, focused tone of a smaller guitar with the playability of a larger guitar. Yamaha CSF1M Electro-Acoustic Vintage Tint Specs:

It’s not just the aesthetics; the sound is also a nod to classical acoustic guitars. It’s punchy, sparkly, and immaculately clean. The tones are well-rounded, far better than vintage acoustics. What I don’t like If you’re searching for the vintage vibe in a parlor guitar, great sound, and most importantly, a reasonable price, you can’t go wrong with this Oscar Schmidt. Overall Rating: 4.8/5 Not everybody agrees on the definition of a parlor guitar, but even though it is debatable, most luthiers consider a guitar smaller in dimensions than a 0-size concert a parlor sized guitar. When you wrap your arms around it, you’ll notice that it is a tad longer than usual guitars. Price: You will find that there are several Parlor guitars available in a wide range of budgets, from extremely affordable to oh-wow-really expensive. The price mainly depends on the quality of wood and the components used, however, you’ll find high quality guitars in all three ranges, depending on what you’re looking for.

The Verdict

This makes for butter-smooth playing with minimal exertion. In contrast, large body guitars like dreadnoughts require fingerstyle players to exert a lot of force to be able to get the same volume. Travel-friendly guitars have a smaller nut width vis a vis a standard acoustic, whereas Parlor guitars have the same nut width as a regular-sized acoustic guitar. Overall Build and Design: Luna is a brand that’s famed for taking special care in the visual aesthetics of their guitar, and they’ve done it again with the Gypsy Muse Parlor guitar. The classic elongated Parlor shape is in a dark, deep brown mahogany shade in an open-pore finish, which adds a satiny smooth feel to it. The intricate design around the soundhole is lasered onto the body. Playability wise, this model sits quite comfortably and is easy to play for beginners and experienced musicians alike. The tone is boxy, and there are certainly better options in terms of tonal quality, but that’s to be expected from a low-end model, like this one. Pros

I don’t have major complaints about this model, save for the tone quality. Which shouldn’t even be a problem if you’re not expecting this little guy to sound like a high-end Martin or Taylor. Although the saddle could have been better if it were bone. ProsThe system utilises individual piezoelectric elementsfor each string to faithfully reproduce the rich sound of the CSF1M The Parlor guitar is a small-bodied guitar that emerged in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Unlike a classical guitar, it was strung up with steel strings and came to America from Europe. The guitar gets its ‘Parlor’ tag mainly because it was used usually for intimate performances at home or small public Parlors. The resonance of a particular guitar largely depends on its size. As a rule of thumb, a dreadnaught will resonate better than a 0-size concert. Since parlor guitars are even smaller, most of them fail to compare with their bulkier cousins, at least when it comes to resonance—and that’s where this Alvarez outstrips its competition. It offers a generous amount of resonance, paired with a more vibrant, stronger, and fuller sound. What I don’t like If you can shell out a few extra dollars, you can also opt for the all-solid variant which sounds more like a larger guitar. Its shoulders aren’t too slim, which allows a well-rounded, warm, and full tone. It’s positively surprising considering this parlor is a budget option. What I don’t like The reason Parlor guitars were so popular in the early 1900s was their extraordinary ability to play at loud volumes while unamplified, and produce rich tones in spite of their small body.

Included with the Yamaha CSF1M is a hard bag so you can protect your guitar during transport and storage. Even though it’s not been around long, it’s easy to see why the CSF1M has become a go-to parlor guitar for so many players – there is little to dislike. Striking the right balance between price, quality and extras, it is a great option for everyone from beginners and players on the move, to full-sized singer-songwriters who just want the classic sound of old America at a price that doesn’t take much consideration. Distinct Tone: As we’ve mentioned, Parlor guitars produce a clear mid-range tone that can shine beautifully in acoustic guitar recordings, and can well become a musician’s signature tone. This rich and balanced sound works really well if you’re playing blues, folk, bluegrass, and especially fingerstyle (more on that below).This parlor is manufactured in Asia and designed by an English brand – Tanglewood. The build quality is impeccable, the design is ergonomic, and the aesthetics are simply breathtaking. What’s there to not like? Key Features This Gretsch would make a great addition to any guitarist’s collection. It’s great for those impromptu strumming sessions, and since it’s so affordable, it would make a perfect first guitar if you’re a beginner. Overall Rating: 4.7/5 A Parlor guitar typically has a lesser number of frets than a travel guitar. While Parlor guitars usually have 18 frets, travel guitars may have anywhere between 21 to 24 frets. Even though this Fender’s volume won’t rival a dreadnaught’s, it still has enough volume for playing indoors and offers affordability to boot. Key Features Finishing off the guitar is some quality hardware including a urea nut for enhanced sustain, SLG type tuning machines for precise and secure tuning and a Rosewood bridge facilitating great transfer of vibration from the strings to the solid Spruce top. Includes Hard Bag