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RARE 1997 Gibson Chet Atkins Super 4000 Faded Cherry Sunburst 1 of only 25 Made
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Gibson String Configuration: 6 String MPN: Does Not Apply Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Type: Hollow Body Color: Sunburst Model: Super 4000 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
RARE
1997
Gibson
Chet Atkins Super 4000
Faded Cherry Sunburst
Signed by Chet on the pickguard
1 of only 25 Made
The Chet Atkins Super 4000 was the last guitar Chet designed for Gibson before his passing in 2001, since the estate has ended it's endorsement deal with Gibson and no more of these will be made.
It's everything a Custom Shop guitar should be, with incredible attention to detail, using the finest materials to produce an archtop instrument superior to none, even the beloved Citation.
Both top and back feature a pronounced arch, and the depth is asymmetrical, varying from 2 1/2" at the heel, to 2 17/32" at the widest point of the lower bout, to 2 5/8" where the neck meets the body (bass side), to 3 1/32" mid-cutaway. This variance means there are almost no parallel surfaces inside the guitar, resulting in no "wolf tones", or odd-sounding, non-sustaining notes. The resonance pattern of this instrument is totally even from note to note throughout its range, and the guitar is amazingly comfortable to play. Chet's preferences called for a Tune-o-Matic instead of a carved Ebony bridge, to maximize sustain, especially through an amp. The guitar features an AAA grade tight grain select Sitka Spruce arch top, and highly figured AAA grade bookmatched carved maple back. The neck is of five-ply curly maple. The finish is faded cherry sunburst.
The serial number is 7099715, and the guitar is one of only 25 produced. Comes with a plush brown leather case with brown lining
Special wound floating humbucking pickup with "Chet Atkins" engraved on cover attached to pickguard Hand-engraved Gold tailpiece, Ebony inserts inlaid with abalone Fleur de Lis pattern Linear sliding volume control mounted beneath pickguard with Ebony knob Ebony Fleur de Lis (Citation style) bridge base with Gold tune-o-matic Highly figured maple rim with multi-ply white/black/white binding Fleur de Lis pattern engraved in mother-of-pearl truss rod cover Highly figured AAA grade book-matched carved Maple back Ebony fingerboard with multi-ply black/white binding Special bound F holes with white/black/white binding AAA grade tight grain select Sitka Spruce carved top Gold Vintage Style tuners with mother-of-pearl buttons Multi-ply black and white bound headstock Abalone side dot position markers 5-ply matching curly Maple neck Frets seated over neck binding Super 400 body style 2-9/16" body depth $130 Shipping for the USA
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Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Gibson |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Type: | Hollow |
| Body Color: | Sunburst | Model: | Super 4000 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | UPC: | Does not apply |
RARE
1997
Gibson
Chet Atkins Super 4000
Faded Cherry Sunburst
Signed by Chet on the pickguard
1 of only 25 Made
The Chet Atkins Super 4000 was the last guitar Chet designed for Gibson before his passing in 2001, since the estate has ended it's endorsement deal with Gibson and no more of these will be made.
It's everything a Custom Shop guitar should be, with incredible attention to detail, using the finest materials to produce an archtop instrument superior to none, even the beloved Citation.
Both top and back feature a pronounced arch, and the depth is asymmetrical, varying from 2 1/2" at the heel, to 2 17/32" at the widest point of the lower bout, to 2 5/8" where the neck meets the body (bass side), to 3 1/32" mid-cutaway. This variance means there are almost no parallel surfaces inside the guitar, resulting in no "wolf tones", or odd-sounding, non-sustaining notes. The resonance pattern of this instrument is totally even from note to note throughout its range, and the guitar is amazingly comfortable to play. Chet's preferences called for a Tune-o-Matic instead of a carved Ebony bridge, to maximize sustain, especially through an amp. The guitar features an AAA grade tight grain select Sitka Spruce arch top, and highly figured AAA grade bookmatched carved maple back. The neck is of five-ply curly maple. The finish is faded cherry sunburst.
The serial number is 7099715, and the guitar is one of only 25 produced. Comes with a plush brown leather case with brown lining
Special wound floating humbucking pickup with "Chet Atkins" engraved on cover attached to pickguard Hand-engraved Gold tailpiece, Ebony inserts inlaid with abalone Fleur de Lis pattern Linear sliding volume control mounted beneath pickguard with Ebony knob Ebony Fleur de Lis (Citation style) bridge base with Gold tune-o-matic Highly figured maple rim with multi-ply white/black/white binding Fleur de Lis pattern engraved in mother-of-pearl truss rod cover Highly figured AAA grade book-matched carved Maple back Ebony fingerboard with multi-ply black/white binding Special bound F holes with white/black/white binding AAA grade tight grain select Sitka Spruce carved top Gold Vintage Style tuners with mother-of-pearl buttons Multi-ply black and white bound headstock Abalone side dot position markers 5-ply matching curly Maple neck Frets seated over neck binding Super 400 body style 2-9/16" body depth $130 Shipping for the USA
email for International purchase
SEE PICS
If you have questions please send a message.
Payment MUST be made within 3 days of the end of Auction.
1997
Gibson
Chet Atkins Super 4000
Faded Cherry Sunburst
Signed by Chet on the pickguard
1 of only 25 Made
The Chet Atkins Super 4000 was the last guitar Chet designed for Gibson before his passing in 2001, since the estate has ended it's endorsement deal with Gibson and no more of these will be made.
It's everything a Custom Shop guitar should be, with incredible attention to detail, using the finest materials to produce an archtop instrument superior to none, even the beloved Citation.
Both top and back feature a pronounced arch, and the depth is asymmetrical, varying from 2 1/2" at the heel, to 2 17/32" at the widest point of the lower bout, to 2 5/8" where the neck meets the body (bass side), to 3 1/32" mid-cutaway. This variance means there are almost no parallel surfaces inside the guitar, resulting in no "wolf tones", or odd-sounding, non-sustaining notes. The resonance pattern of this instrument is totally even from note to note throughout its range, and the guitar is amazingly comfortable to play. Chet's preferences called for a Tune-o-Matic instead of a carved Ebony bridge, to maximize sustain, especially through an amp. The guitar features an AAA grade tight grain select Sitka Spruce arch top, and highly figured AAA grade bookmatched carved maple back. The neck is of five-ply curly maple. The finish is faded cherry sunburst.
The serial number is 7099715, and the guitar is one of only 25 produced. Comes with a plush brown leather case with brown lining
Special wound floating humbucking pickup with "Chet Atkins" engraved on cover attached to pickguard Hand-engraved Gold tailpiece, Ebony inserts inlaid with abalone Fleur de Lis pattern Linear sliding volume control mounted beneath pickguard with Ebony knob Ebony Fleur de Lis (Citation style) bridge base with Gold tune-o-matic Highly figured maple rim with multi-ply white/black/white binding Fleur de Lis pattern engraved in mother-of-pearl truss rod cover Highly figured AAA grade book-matched carved Maple back Ebony fingerboard with multi-ply black/white binding Special bound F holes with white/black/white binding AAA grade tight grain select Sitka Spruce carved top Gold Vintage Style tuners with mother-of-pearl buttons Multi-ply black and white bound headstock Abalone side dot position markers 5-ply matching curly Maple neck Frets seated over neck binding Super 400 body style 2-9/16" body depth $130 Shipping for the USA
email for International purchase
SEE PICS
If you have questions please send a message.
Payment MUST be made within 3 days of the end of Auction.