C. F. Martin & Co. is honoring the enduring influence of Gram Parsons with the 00-21 Gram Parsons, a limited-edition acoustic guitar inspired by his original 1963 Martin 00-21. Limited to just 80 guitars and launching on what would have been Parsons' 80th birthday, the model celebrates an artist whose "Cosmic American Music" helped reshape the sound of country, rock, and American roots music.
Inspired by Gram's Original 1963 Martin
The 00-21 Gram Parsons draws directly from the well-loved Martin Parsons played during his influential career. Its 00 12-fret body pairs East Indian rosewood back and sides with a VTS old-growth Sitka spruce top, featuring aging toner and carefully recreated visual wear inspired by his original guitar.
A V-shaped neck profile, short 24.9-inch scale, wider 1 7/8-inch nut width, and slotted headstock give the guitar a distinctive vintage feel and look rooted in the instrument that inspired it. An interior label featuring Gram Parsons' pre-printed signature completes the tribute.
Celebrating a Lasting Musical Influence
Parsons brought country, rock, soul, gospel, and folk together in a sound he called "Cosmic American Music." Through his work with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and as a solo artist, he helped push American roots music beyond traditional genre boundaries and influenced generations of artists who followed.
That legacy will receive another major honor this year as Parsons is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the Musical Influence category. The 2026 induction ceremony will take place on November 14 in Los Angeles, just nine days after the guitar's launch.
To mark Parsons' 80th birthday and upcoming induction, Martin will also unveil the new model at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 5 during "An Evening with Chris Martin of Martin Guitars," featuring Chris Martin IV and Martin clinician and signature artist Craig Thatcher.
80 Guitars for His 80th Birthday
Limited to only 80 instruments, the 00-21 Gram Parsons marks what would have been Parsons' 80th birthday with a guitar connected directly to both his musical legacy and the Martin he made his own.
The Martin 00-21 Gram Parsons ($5,499.99 USD) is available through authorized Martin dealers and at martinguitar.com.
00-21 Gram Parsons
C. F. Martin & Co. (Martin Guitar) is honoring the enduring influence of Gram Parsons with the 00-21 Gram Parsons, a limited-edition acoustic guitar inspired by his original 1963 Martin 00-21. Limited to just 80 guitars and launching on what would have been Parsons' 80th birthday, the model celebrates an artist whose "Cosmic American Music" helped reshape the sound of country, rock, and American roots music.
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