Martin celebrates 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry with stunning limited-edition guitar commemorating country’s most iconic show
Martin has partnered with the Grand Ole Opry and vintage guitar expert George Gruhn on a limited-edition acoustic guitar celebrating the 100th anniversary of country music staple The Grand Ole Opry.
Initially a one-of-a-kind guitar introduced to the public for the first time and played by Opry member Vince Gill on the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary show on November 28, 2025, the guitar now gets a limited production run, with 650 instruments available.
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Designed to honour a “century of music, storytelling and unforgettable moments on country’s most iconic stage”, the guitar is built on Martin’s HD-28 foundation, with a Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides and forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing delivering “bold, balanced” Dreadnought tone with “powerful bass, clear trebles and rich overtones.
Specs also include a bold herringbone top trim and antique white binding, as well as a Golden Era Modified Low Oval neck, 20-fret ebony fingerboard and 25.4” scale length.
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But the allure really lies in the ornate visual appointments, which celebrate 100 years of country music’s most iconic show. They include a stunning custom mother-of-pearl/abalone headplate inlay of the Opry’s historic WSM microphone, as well as a matching commemorative inlay theme across the fretboard.
Further specs include a compensated bone saddle, Grover Nickel Open Gear V97 tuning machines, and a faux tortoise pickguard.
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Founded in Nashville in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry remains the longest-running live broadcast show in the world, boasting a membership comprising country’s most emblematic artists, while also regularly showcasing new and emerging country talent.
The Opry’s diverse member roster currently includes legends like Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, as well as more contemporary artists including Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood and Jelly Roll.
Side note: you can watch the heartwarming moment Jelly Roll was notified of his induction into the Grand Ole Opry last year during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience below:
The HD-28 Grand Ole Opry 100th Anniversary guitar is described as a “playable piece of history made for those who keep the circle unbroken”.
Each is priced at $4,299, and comes with a unique serial number and molded hardshell case.
To purchase or learn more, head to Opry.com.
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