Gold Tone GT-Parlor-BR Acoustic-Electric All Solid Wood Parlor Guitar – Tobacco Burst

I have handled a lot of guitars over 45 years in this business, and the Gold Tone GT-Parlor-BR earns genuine admiration the moment you pick it up. The all-solid wood construction — solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides — puts this instrument in a category well above what most players expect at this price point. Solid tops and backs breathe, resonate, and open up with age in a way that laminate bodies simply cannot match. The smaller parlor body focuses energy into a warm, punchy midrange with clear, articulate highs, making it an especially satisfying choice for fingerstyle players, blues pickers, and anyone drawn to the rootsy, intimate sound of early American folk and blues traditions. If you have ever found a dreadnought awkward to hold for long sessions, the GT-Parlor-BR will feel like a revelation — lighter, closer to the body, and remarkably easy to play for hours.

The slim “C” profile mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard make chord transitions smooth and fatigue-free, whether you are playing open-position folk songs or working through intricate fingerpicking patterns. The 25 5/8″ scale length gives the strings just enough tension for a clear, defined tone without fighting the player. Grover open-gear tuners hold pitch reliably through a long gig or a late-night practice session, and D’Addario strings come pre-installed so you are starting with quality right out of the bag. The Fishman pickup system — with its own dedicated tone and volume controls — translates the guitar’s acoustic character faithfully through an amplifier or PA, making the GT-Parlor-BR equally at home on a coffeehouse stage as it is in a living room. Cream ABS binding, pearloid dot inlays, and a Tobacco Burst Gloss finish give the whole package a warm, rich look that suits the parlor body beautifully. A gig bag is included, so transport and storage are covered from day one.

Every GT-Parlor-BR receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before shipping. The nut, saddle, neck relief, and action are adjusted to ensure comfortable playability right across the fingerboard, and intonation is checked so the guitar plays in tune all the way up the neck. This is not a quick once-over; it is the kind of careful, experienced work that turns a good guitar into a great playing experience from the very first note.

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means every instrument we sell comes with the full manufacturer warranty and genuine factory support — you are never buying gray-market or unverified stock. I have been in the fretted instrument business since the late 1970s; I co-founded Watch & Learn in Atlanta, authored the Banjo Primer method, and spent decades working directly with builders and players at every level. When I choose instruments to carry, I choose them because I believe in them, not because of margin. Gold Tone’s commitment to solid-wood construction and real hardware at accessible prices is exactly the kind of value I am proud to put my name behind. Financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans with no late fees — so the guitar you want does not have to wait.

GT-Parlor-BR Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an all-solid wood guitar at this price compare to a laminate-top guitar?

The difference is real and you will hear it immediately. Solid wood vibrates as a single piece, allowing the top and back to resonate freely and project a fuller, more complex tone. Laminate tops are pressed layers that are more resistant to humidity changes but acoustically much less responsive. The GT-Parlor-BR uses solid Sitka spruce for the top and solid mahogany for the back and sides — a combination you typically find on instruments costing considerably more. Solid-wood guitars also improve with age as the wood fibers loosen and the instrument becomes more resonant over time.

Is the parlor body size suitable for adult players, or is it primarily for smaller players and children?

Parlor guitars are full adult instruments with a proud history — they were the standard guitar size through much of the 19th and early 20th centuries and are closely associated with country blues pioneers and early folk players. The GT-Parlor-BR is absolutely appropriate for adult players of any size. Many experienced guitarists specifically seek out parlor guitars because the smaller body sits closer to the body, reduces shoulder fatigue during long playing sessions, and produces a focused, direct tone that suits fingerpicking and recording beautifully. Players with larger hands will find the standard nut width and scale length completely comfortable.

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