Gibson Chet Atkins Acoustic/Electric Guitar

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This one of a kind instrument captures the classic style of country legend Chet Atkins. If you love country music, you have Chet Atkins to thank for that “Nashville sound.” His style inspired a whole new generation of compositions. His talent at making string instruments sing was widely known. Country fans know him for the distinct sounds that came out of his guitar. He was proficient on many other string instruments, including the fiddle, banjo, ukulele, and mandolin. He played all kinds of guitars from the classical guitar to electric models. He performed with these instruments on stage, and his talents are captured on his albums. Early on in his career, Atkins depended on Gretsch for his musical instruments. When he wanted a guitar that would carry his intended tone and stand up to his use, he worked with Gibson. Gibson is a company with a tradition of more than a century of fine quality and workmanship. The Gibson Chet Atkins acoustic electric guitar features a stunning design by the legendary artist himself. Atkins worked with Gibson to create several models. He even helped design an acoustic beginner model with nylon strings, known as the CEC. Atkins also contributed to a solid body style guitar made of mahogany, which is known informally as the SST.This guitar’s highlights include a solid spruce or cedar top, a solid rosewood neck, and a beautiful ebony fingerboard with pearl inlays. The gold hardware is truly eye catching. The instrument takes the best of electric guitars and combines the acoustic elements of traditional classical resonance to create a bold and vibrant tone. At the root of the Gibson Chet Atkins guitar is a resonant body. The hollow core offers the rich sound of an acoustic guitar while the electrification produces a sharp, loud, and powerful tone. This unique design allowed both rock and country players like Jerry Reed to achieve great levels of volume without shrieking feedback. Whether on stage or in the studio, players could jam out near their amps and other gear without causing the crowd to cover their ears.This guitar offers Schaller Mini tuning pegs, a bridge transducer pickup, and 24 frets. Its unique pickup lets you play this solid bodied instrument acoustically without an amplifier. You can still plug it in for extra volume. Control the volume, treble, and bass switches to create your own custom music that sounds like it came right out of Nashville. This Gibson acoustic guitar uses nylon strings that are gentle on your fingers.Everyone from guitar students to professional players have long looked to the quality of Gibson Chet Atkins acoustic and electric guitars. Some might call the acoustic electric Chet Atkins guitar a vintage style, and every guitar designed by Atkins is beautiful in sound and tone. Whether you play classical, country, or pop music, this stunning guitar can give you the tone and feel to make your song stand out. This guitar can be a great choice if you’re looking for something to gift to a musician. Guitar players can love playing this instrument.