Parlor Guitar - What does the term "parlor" mean when describing a guitar?

Answer 1

a parlor guitar is a type, usually of acoustic, guitars.
it's smaller than a "drednaught"
a drednaught can be quite loud, but sometimes cost more, so it you're looking for cheaper, then a parlor guitar would be it, but it's not very loud, only loud enough to fill a small "parlor" room.

Answer 2

Not too many companies build parlor guitars anymore...

Parlor basically describes a very small acoustic guitar normally played in smaller rooms like...you guessed it... parlors.

Answer 3

Comes from sitting in the parlor, guitar in hand, wooing your sweetie.