Gold Tone GT-Parlor-NA Acoustic-Electric Parlor Guitar with Bag – Satin Natural

I’ve been around acoustic instruments my entire life, and I still get excited when a smaller-bodied guitar does everything right — and the Gold Tone GT-Parlor-NA does exactly that. This isn’t a beginner’s compromise; it’s a genuinely serious all-solid-wood acoustic-electric built for fingerpickers, blues players, and anyone who wants an intimate, warm voice without hauling around a full-size dreadnought. The solid Sitka spruce top gives you clarity and articulation up top, while the solid mahogany back and sides wrap the sound in that familiar, woody midrange warmth that vintage parlor guitars have always been known for. The result is a focused, responsive tone that comes alive under your fingertips — especially in open tunings, fingerstyle, and blues styles where every note needs to breathe and project on its own.

The neck is carved from solid mahogany in a slim “C” profile with a 1-11/16″ nut width — comfortable for players with smaller hands or anyone transitioning from a shorter-scale instrument, though experienced players will feel right at home too. The rosewood fingerboard with pearloid ABS dot inlays plays smooth and clean across the 25-5/8″ scale length. Grover open-gear tuners keep you reliably in tune, D’Addario strings (.012–.054) are on the instrument right out of the box, and the built-in Fishman pickup with dedicated tone and volume controls means you can go from a quiet back-porch session to a small café gig without swapping instruments. Cream ABS binding and an ebony bridge finish the look with tasteful, classic detail. It comes in a Natural Gloss finish that lets the wood grain speak for itself — no heavy burst or toner to hide behind.

Every instrument receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships. The nut slots, saddle height, neck relief, intonation, and action are checked and adjusted so that when you open the case, the guitar is genuinely ready to play — not just assembled and boxed.

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means you’re getting a genuine, warranty-backed instrument — not a gray-market or secondhand piece. I’ve spent more than 45 years in the stringed instrument world, from co-owning Watch & Learn in Atlanta since the 1980s to authoring Banjo Primer and co-designing the OB-Standard with Gold Tone, and I know this brand inside and out. When we carry something, it’s because it’s genuinely worth your money. The GT-Parlor-NA is priced at $699.99 and if you’d rather spread that out, we offer flexible financing through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-month plans — all with no late fees. Questions before you buy? Reach out. We’re real people who play and love these instruments.

Gold Tone GT-Parlor-NA Specifications

Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides	Solid Mahogany
Neck Material	Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile	Slim “C”
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Inlay	Pearloid ABS Dot
Nut Width	1-11/16″
Frets	20
Scale Length	25-5/8″
Bridge	Ebony
Tuners	Grover Open Gear
Tuner Buttons	Nickel
Binding	Cream ABS
Finish	Natural Gloss
Pickup	Fishman with Tone and Volume Control
Strings	D’Addario .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .054
Tuning	EADGBE (Standard)
Truss Rod	Two-Way Adjustable
Includes	Gig Bag

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gold Tone Parlor a good choice for fingerstyle playing?

Absolutely — it’s one of the things this guitar does best. The smaller body focuses the tone into the midrange and keeps individual notes from getting lost in the mix, which is exactly what fingerstyle and fingerpicking players need. The solid spruce top responds quickly to a light touch, and the mahogany body adds warmth without muddiness. Whether you’re playing folk, blues, or classical-influenced fingerstyle, the Parlor’s voice suits the style naturally.

How does the Fishman pickup sound when plugged in?

The Fishman pickup on the GT-Parlor-NA does a solid job of translating the acoustic voice of the guitar to an amplified signal. It captures the warmth of the mahogany and the clarity of the spruce reasonably faithfully, and the onboard tone and volume controls let you dial things in at the guitar itself rather than running back to your amp or DI box. For small venues, open mics, or studio direct recording, it’s a genuinely useful and reliable system.

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