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

The Gold Tone GT-Parlor-BR Acoustic-Electric All Solid is an acoustic-electric guitar.

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.

Setup, shipping and warranty

Every GT-Parlor-BR Acoustic-Electric All Solid is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, Florida and ships directly from Gold Tone.

Shipping is free in the US. It comes with Gold Tone’s manufacturer’s warranty.

Questions before you buy? Call or text us at 404-218-8580.

Gold Tone GT-Parlor-BR Acoustic-Electric All Solid specifications

Gold Tone GT-Parlor-BR Acoustic-Electric All Solid 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.