George Gruhn

George Gruhn
Gruhn at the 2011 NAMM Oral History Service Award ceremony
Born (1945-08-21) August 21, 1945
New York
Occupation(s)Writer, businessman

George Gruhn (born August 21, 1945) is an American writer, businessman and ophiophilist. He is considered one of the foremost experts on vintage American guitars and fretted instruments, and the author of several books on the subject. He is the founder of Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, and has sold guitars to musicians such as Hank Williams, Jr., Eric Clapton, Brad Paisley, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Billy Gibbons, Rick Nielsen, Vince Gill, and John Hiatt.