Gibson Chet Atkins Guitars

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Gibson Chet Atkins Ce (1981-2005) 

In 1981 Gibson introduced the Gibson Chet Atkins CE guitar, the CE stands for classical electric, its had a single cutaway, multi bound, a rosewood board and gold hardware. 1981 through 2005 these guitars were made in several colors (Black, Natural, Sunburst and White). 

Gibson Chet Atkins CEC (1981-2005) 

During the same time they also made the Gibson Chet Atkins CEC, the CEC also stands for classical electric cutaway, it was quite the same guitar but with an ebony board instead of rosewood and a 2" width nut. From 1981 to 2005 they were made in black, natural, white and red wine. 

Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman (1986 - 2005) 

This guitar was and is the most popular out of all the Chet Atkin models, they were introduced in 1986 and until 2005. It's a thin line arch-top, has a single rounded cutaway, f-holes, two hum bucker pickups, gold hardware with a Bigsby tailpiece and made in various colors.  

Gibson Chet Atkins SST (1987-2006) 

In 1987 Gibson also introduced the Gibson Chet Atkins SST, it was a steel string solid body acoustic electric guitar, had a single cutaway, transducer pick up, active bass and treble controls and fitted with gold hardware. From 1990 to 1993 two models were added to the production line, they were the Chet Atkins SST-12 (12 string) and the SST Celebrity (200 made with gold hardware).

Gibson Chet Atkins Tennessean (1990-2005) 

Another guitar that was and is still popular from Gibson that bears the nam Chet Atkins is the Chet Atkins tennessean, made in 1990, it's a single rounded cutaway arch top fitted two hum buckers, f-holes, stop tailpiece and bound body. Some still argue that the Gibson Chet Atkins tennessean is one of the finest modern guitar that Gibson ever made, a favorite amongst jazz players. 

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Gibson Chet Atkins Price Guide (Updated May-6-2021)
  • 1981 - 2005 > $1350 to $1700 (CE)
  • 1981 - 2005 > $1350 to $1700 (CEC)
  • 1986 - 2005 > $2200 to $2900 (Country Gentlemen)
  • 1987 - 2006 > $1500 to $2000 (SST)
  • 1991 - 1993 > $1900 to $2500 (SST Celebrity - 200 Built)
  • 2013 - 2015 > $1100 to $1450 (SST-12 - 12 string)
  • 1990 - 2005 > $1350 to $1900 (Tennessean)
  • 1997 - 2000 > $16 500 to $21 000 (Chet Atkins Super 4000 - 25 Built)

Comments

  1. strat boy11:29 AM

    re the 1990 Tennessean was actually manufactured? Thanks, jb

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  2. strat boy11:31 AM

    Does anyone know where the 1990 Tennessean was actually manufactured? Thanks, jb

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    1. DR JSM4:53 PM

      In Nashville at the Gibson USA factory. Same as the Gibson Country Gentleman. The Country Gentleman was the most expensive USA factory model made at the time (and cost adjusted the most expensive in modern history.)

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  3. Anonymous7:10 PM

    regarding chet atkins cec, you state was made from 1981-1985, but made in various colors from 1982-1991. was that a typo regarding 1985....should read 1995 like the CE model?

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  4. Anonymous8:51 PM

    can anyone tell me where i can get a truss rod cover with chet's name for the country gentleman?I nremoved mine so as not to get it stolen,and guess what?I can't find it anymore
    you can reply at
    duckman@videotron.ca

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  5. Anonymous8:15 AM

    My father played music, even picked with Chet Atkins,If Chet was asked, he would remember my dad.My Dad is long gone, I recently came across his guitar...."The Chet Atkins Country Gentlemen 79847 Its really old. I was just wondering what they go for? Needs alot of work to restore, just curious... I can be contacted at jdsblone@hotmail.com My dad was a great picker, played with alot of famous country artist I love and miss him dearly.

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  6. Anonymous12:38 PM

    I play a '94 Tennessean. What people overlook is its ebony neck. What other electric has an ebony neck and also a nut of 1'3/4". It has been the perfect transition for me from classical guitar. .

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  7. Anonymous1:45 PM

    Hello i am looking for a gibson chet atkins sst if anyone can help me out please let me know....duckie6457@yahoo.com
    Thanks

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  8. viagra online2:01 PM

    Thanks for the post my father also likes to play guitar someday I hope to learn

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  9. Anonymous8:55 AM

    Hello, anyone looking to buy a GIBSON CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTALMAN 1998 IN MINT CONDITION?
    email me at: wildflowerlove68@yahoo.ca

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    1. Unknown6:05 PM

      YesvI am I terested in buying a chet atkins country gentleman. Please email me at sj006637@gmail.com
      Or call or text at 909-757-3720 if the guitar is still available

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  10. Anonymous5:12 PM

    IN MID 80'S I TRADED FOR A GIBSON CHET ATKINS CEC CLASSICAL GUITAR. THE SERIAL NUMBER IS G094. IT HAS CUSTOM SHOP EDITION ON THE BACK OF THE HEADSTOCK. I CALLED GIBSON AND SPOKE WITH A GENTLEMAN NAMED MIKE VOLTZ, HE TOLD THAT WAS ONE OF THE FIRST ONES TO BE BUILT. THAT IS ALL I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE GUITAR. COULD SOMEONE TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THE GUITAR. ALL HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. YOU CAN REACH ME AT ronpollan@ymail.com. THANKS

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  11. Anonymous11:27 PM

    HELLO,I HAVE A MINT CONDITION Gibson Chet Atkins SST STEEL STRING,ORIGINAL CASE. BROWN W/PINK LINER. ITS GIBSON LOGO ON THE HEAD STOCK IS IN CURSIVE, THINK ITS 1988? IT IS FOR SALE. CONTACT ME AT 850-529-4224. I LIVE IN FLORIDA.jc5ash@hotmail.com

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  12. Matthew4:30 PM

    I have an '87 Sst and would like to replace the plastic sound hole insert... Where can I get one? Thanks!

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  13. Anonymous7:51 AM

    I have my guitar from when I was a young boy. It is a Chet Atkins Tennesean Hollow body electric guitar with a 4 digit serial number. Any idea what year it is? It plays great, the outer body bead is a bit weathered....any idea what these guitars are sellin for?

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  14. Anonymous6:33 PM

    I have a chad akins guitar w/case country gentlemen grand old opry has a gold plate on it very old would like to sell it i call grand old opry they offer my mom 40,000 for it 20 years ago

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  15. Anonymous6:41 PM

    I HAVE A GRAND OLD OPRY COUNTRY GENTLEMEN GUITAR WITH BLACK CASE GUITAR HAS A GOLD PLATE ON IT WITH COUNTRY GENTLEMEN ON IT WITH NUMBERS ON IT VERY OLDED IT WAS WORTH 40,000 BACK 20 YEARS AGO

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  16. Unknown7:32 AM

    GIBSON has complete don't care attitude toward customer service. I need someone to tell me where i can either buy a replacement preamp setup or get mine repaird, or who made them for gibson or any other help. It's a 1995 Gibson Chet Atkins SST and they refuse to provide any kind of information to us. I will never buy another gibson product after all these years because they don't give a big crap about customers after they sell you high dollar guitars. They suck. any information appreciated, I'd like to play my guitar. thanks

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  17. Unknown6:03 PM

    I'm looking to purchase a gibson chet atkins country gentleman. If anyone has o e for sale please contact me at sj006637@gmail.com
    Or call or text at 909-757-3720

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