00-21 Gram Parsons #50 out of 80
The 00-21 Gram Parsons honors one of country-rock's most influential voices with a limited-edition Martin inspired by his original 1963 00-21. Limited to 80 guitars in celebration of what would have been Gram's 80th birthday, this 00 12-fret pairs East Indian rosewood back and sides with an old-growth Sitka spruce top treated with Martin's Vintage Tone System for a more open, aged-in sound, complete with aging toner and visual wear matched to Gram's own guitar. VTS-treated Golden Era scalloped Adirondack spruce X-bracing adds vintage-inspired response, while the short 24.9" scale length, wider 1 7/8" nut, slotted headstock, and V-shaped neck profile offer a distinctive feel rooted in tradition. Finished with period correct details and a label featuring Gram's pre-printed signature, it's a tribute to the sound and spirit of his "Cosmic American Music."
This guitar is especially meaningful to us at Carlton Music. Located in Winter Haven, Florida - the birthplace of Gram Parsons - we’re also steps from the Gram Parsons Derry Down. Established on December 20th 1964 by Gram Parsons' stepfather, Bob Parsons, the building originally originally served as a performance venue for Gram Parsons and his band, The Shilos. It later became an integral part of the popular Central Florida youth circuit during the '60s and early '70s, supporting a number of up-and-coming Polk County artists including, Bobby Braddock, Carl Chambers, Jon Corneal, Jim Stafford, and our own family member - Jim Carlton.
This guitar is #50 out of only 80 made, and the only one to have been played in the Gram Parsons Derry Down. For more info on the history and restoration of the Derry Down, visit their website here.
Specifications
- Body Size: 00 12-Fret
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
- Brace Shape: Golden Era Scalloped Spruce with VTS
- Top Color: Aging Toner
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: 00-21 1963 Gram Parsons
- Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Period-Correct Style 28
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 7/8"
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Golden Age Side-Mount
- Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Saddle: Bone
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Electronics: None
- Case: Hardshell
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T)