Takamine Grand Ole Opey 80th Anniversary 2005 - Gloss

2005 Takamine Grand Ole Opry!!
Master Grade Stika Speuce top( solid)

Back and sides are “ The finest grade Indian Rosewood “ (solid)

Takamine was commissioned by the Grand Ole Opry to make this anniversary edition. Only 80 made. First went to Opry members, the next 40 were sold to the public. This guitar is in near mint condition. Needless to say, they do not come up very often for purchase.
This is number 37 of 80.
Hardshell case included.

The Takamine Grand Ole Opry 80th Anniversary is an incredibly rare, limited-edition acoustic-electric guitar commissioned by the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate its 80-year milestone (1925–2005). Released in 2005, only 80 of these premium instruments were ever built—40 were presented directly to Opry members, and the remaining 40 were sold to the public, making it a highly prized collector's item. [1, 2, 3]Key Specifications & FeaturesThis high-end, Japanese-crafted cutaway dreadnought is renowned for its ornate detailing and masterful woodwork: [1, 2, 3, 4]

• Premium Tonewoods: Features a Master Grade solid Sitka Spruce top paired with premium Indian Rosewood back and sides. [1]
• Opry Themed Aesthetics: The headstock is inlaid with the official Grand Ole Opry logo, the ebony fingerboard features Mother-of-Pearl star inlays, and the wooden pickguard is bordered by exactly 80 small abalone stars. [1, 2]
• Ornate Binding: Wrapped in premium abalone pearl and walnut purfling across the top, back, neck, and headstock. [1, 2]
• Electronics: Equipped with a proprietary Palathetic under-saddle pickup and a Takamine CTP-1 or CTP-2 Cool Tube preamplifier featuring an onboard tuner. [1, 2, 3]