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Gibson Chet Atkins CE
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Category: Gibson Chet Atkins Acoustic or E
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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
I stole this bit from some site online:Nylon String Thinbody Cutaway with Spruce Top in Antique Natural Finish and Rosewood Fingerboard with 1 13/16" NutGibson introduced the Chet Atkins CE and CEC nylon string guitars in 1981, and they proved popular because they allowed for feedback-free playing at amplified stage volumes. These guitars are heavier than one might expect, but that is on purpose. The lack of a large resonating chamber and the added weight of the mostly solid body design helps to defeat feedback, especially on a nylon string guitar used for amplified performance.Produced from 1981 to 2005, the Gibson Chet Atkins CE and CEC models are nearly identical, with the primary differences being the fingerboard material (rosewood or ebony) and the nut width. The bodies are made from solid mahogany and feature sound chambers to reduce weight and to make the sound more acoustic. The tops are solid spruce or cedar. The necks are mahogany with a neck joint location at the 12th fret – like a classical guitar, and the scale is 25 1/2″. And they feature a multi-element piezo bridge pickup with a battery-powered preamp that balances the output. The instrument featured here has three controls: Volume, Treble and Bass. Additionally, one can actually adjust the output for each string individually by adjusting one of the six trim pots located inside the control cavity! Now for my particular guitar: 2005 Gibson Chet Atkins CE #00215045 made at the Bozeman Plant, MT, USA on January 21st, 2005 Production Number: 45 It is in excellent condition with barely any playing wear and incredibly minor handling wear.I bought this guitar on consignment at my local music store in '06 or '07. It belonged to my guitar teacher's guitar teacher and was kept in a humidity-controlled room similar to the acoustic rooms at Guitar Center.
I used it for lessons and performances for the next couple years, until about 2010. A good friend asked to borrow it for a recording session, and I let him use it. It stayed in his recording studio until he relocated from Boston to Florida in 2014 or so. Since then, I haven't really played it too much.I was very particular about playing, going as far as keeping a sweater handy to protect the back of the guitar from shirt buttons. I wasn't completely able to keep it from light damage from playing, though all of the imperfections are so slight, I had a difficult time photographing them. The switch plate has light pitting on it. There are light belt/jean button scratches on the back side, so I put up two pictures from different angles to show how minor they are. There is a slight surface imperfection about 3/8" long behind the bridge, near the e-string. There are a few minuscule imperfections in the binding. On the lower body horn, there is a small divot in the surface that is almost imperceptible until you search for it. I couldn't get it to photograph until reflecting the light of my ceiling fan off of it. On the bottom right light bulb reflection, there is a slight dip in the reflection at ten o'clock. That's it.
I would give the guitar a 9+ out of 10. I don't think any of the imperfections in the surface are anything to balk about, especially compared to the job on the binding that passed Gibson's quality check standards. This is the nicest guitar I have ever owned, and probably the nicest I ever will. There are no playing issues, tuning stability issues, intonation problems, etc. Everything works as well as it did when it was made. It really is excellent. Unfortunately, I earn much less these days than I did back then, and I could use the cash more than a spare classical guitar... but it doesn't cost me anything to keep it.I would have liked to set the reserve at a fair price, and lower than the average selling price for a CE in comparable condition. But that would cost me a significant price - almost $100 - regardless if it sells or not. That would cost me more to attempt to sell it than it does to keep it.
So, instead, I set a fixed price at the upper end of average selling prices for comparable instruments. The listing is four times longer, and the listing is also free. Feel free to make any kind of reasonable offer... you might be surprised.
It is for sale locally, and I'm advertising it in the classifieds as well. I may try other online guitar sites as well soon. If I sell it locally, I will end the listing early. Until then, it will be listed until March 15, 6:00pm EST.It is heavy, and with the case and case bag, it is large. Buyer pays actual shipping costs.
At the moment, it has Dunlop strap lock buttons installed, though if I can find the original gold-plated hardware this week, I'll reinstall them. I have probably gone through less than ten sets of strings in the years I've owned it. I'll throw in two sets of D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ44 Extra hard tension strings too.
It comes with a Gibson Acoustic case, and an additional Small Dog insulated case cover that originally cost approximately $180
I would like it to go to an appreciative new owner. If you would like to meet to see it in person, play it plugged in at a local store, etc, that can be arranged. I can also send many more photographs. You can reach me most evenings at 570-470-1023.
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 |
I stole this bit from some site online:Nylon String Thinbody Cutaway with Spruce Top in Antique Natural Finish and Rosewood Fingerboard with 1 13/16" NutGibson introduced the Chet Atkins CE and CEC nylon string guitars in 1981, and they proved popular because they allowed for feedback-free playing at amplified stage volumes. These guitars are heavier than one might expect, but that is on purpose. The lack of a large resonating chamber and the added weight of the mostly solid body design helps to defeat feedback, especially on a nylon string guitar used for amplified performance.Produced from 1981 to 2005, the Gibson Chet Atkins CE and CEC models are nearly identical, with the primary differences being the fingerboard material (rosewood or ebony) and the nut width. The bodies are made from solid mahogany and feature sound chambers to reduce weight and to make the sound more acoustic. The tops are solid spruce or cedar. The necks are mahogany with a neck joint location at the 12th fret – like a classical guitar, and the scale is 25 1/2″. And they feature a multi-element piezo bridge pickup with a battery-powered preamp that balances the output. The instrument featured here has three controls: Volume, Treble and Bass. Additionally, one can actually adjust the output for each string individually by adjusting one of the six trim pots located inside the control cavity! Now for my particular guitar: 2005 Gibson Chet Atkins CE #00215045 made at the Bozeman Plant, MT, USA on January 21st, 2005 Production Number: 45 It is in excellent condition with barely any playing wear and incredibly minor handling wear.I bought this guitar on consignment at my local music store in '06 or '07. It belonged to my guitar teacher's guitar teacher and was kept in a humidity-controlled room similar to the acoustic rooms at Guitar Center.
I used it for lessons and performances for the next couple years, until about 2010. A good friend asked to borrow it for a recording session, and I let him use it. It stayed in his recording studio until he relocated from Boston to Florida in 2014 or so. Since then, I haven't really played it too much.I was very particular about playing, going as far as keeping a sweater handy to protect the back of the guitar from shirt buttons. I wasn't completely able to keep it from light damage from playing, though all of the imperfections are so slight, I had a difficult time photographing them. The switch plate has light pitting on it. There are light belt/jean button scratches on the back side, so I put up two pictures from different angles to show how minor they are. There is a slight surface imperfection about 3/8" long behind the bridge, near the e-string. There are a few minuscule imperfections in the binding. On the lower body horn, there is a small divot in the surface that is almost imperceptible until you search for it. I couldn't get it to photograph until reflecting the light of my ceiling fan off of it. On the bottom right light bulb reflection, there is a slight dip in the reflection at ten o'clock. That's it.
I would give the guitar a 9+ out of 10. I don't think any of the imperfections in the surface are anything to balk about, especially compared to the job on the binding that passed Gibson's quality check standards. This is the nicest guitar I have ever owned, and probably the nicest I ever will. There are no playing issues, tuning stability issues, intonation problems, etc. Everything works as well as it did when it was made. It really is excellent. Unfortunately, I earn much less these days than I did back then, and I could use the cash more than a spare classical guitar... but it doesn't cost me anything to keep it.I would have liked to set the reserve at a fair price, and lower than the average selling price for a CE in comparable condition. But that would cost me a significant price - almost $100 - regardless if it sells or not. That would cost me more to attempt to sell it than it does to keep it.
So, instead, I set a fixed price at the upper end of average selling prices for comparable instruments. The listing is four times longer, and the listing is also free. Feel free to make any kind of reasonable offer... you might be surprised.
It is for sale locally, and I'm advertising it in the classifieds as well. I may try other online guitar sites as well soon. If I sell it locally, I will end the listing early. Until then, it will be listed until March 15, 6:00pm EST.It is heavy, and with the case and case bag, it is large. Buyer pays actual shipping costs.
At the moment, it has Dunlop strap lock buttons installed, though if I can find the original gold-plated hardware this week, I'll reinstall them. I have probably gone through less than ten sets of strings in the years I've owned it. I'll throw in two sets of D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ44 Extra hard tension strings too.
It comes with a Gibson Acoustic case, and an additional Small Dog insulated case cover that originally cost approximately $180
I would like it to go to an appreciative new owner. If you would like to meet to see it in person, play it plugged in at a local store, etc, that can be arranged. I can also send many more photographs. You can reach me most evenings at 570-470-1023.
I used it for lessons and performances for the next couple years, until about 2010. A good friend asked to borrow it for a recording session, and I let him use it. It stayed in his recording studio until he relocated from Boston to Florida in 2014 or so. Since then, I haven't really played it too much.I was very particular about playing, going as far as keeping a sweater handy to protect the back of the guitar from shirt buttons. I wasn't completely able to keep it from light damage from playing, though all of the imperfections are so slight, I had a difficult time photographing them. The switch plate has light pitting on it. There are light belt/jean button scratches on the back side, so I put up two pictures from different angles to show how minor they are. There is a slight surface imperfection about 3/8" long behind the bridge, near the e-string. There are a few minuscule imperfections in the binding. On the lower body horn, there is a small divot in the surface that is almost imperceptible until you search for it. I couldn't get it to photograph until reflecting the light of my ceiling fan off of it. On the bottom right light bulb reflection, there is a slight dip in the reflection at ten o'clock. That's it.
I would give the guitar a 9+ out of 10. I don't think any of the imperfections in the surface are anything to balk about, especially compared to the job on the binding that passed Gibson's quality check standards. This is the nicest guitar I have ever owned, and probably the nicest I ever will. There are no playing issues, tuning stability issues, intonation problems, etc. Everything works as well as it did when it was made. It really is excellent. Unfortunately, I earn much less these days than I did back then, and I could use the cash more than a spare classical guitar... but it doesn't cost me anything to keep it.I would have liked to set the reserve at a fair price, and lower than the average selling price for a CE in comparable condition. But that would cost me a significant price - almost $100 - regardless if it sells or not. That would cost me more to attempt to sell it than it does to keep it.
So, instead, I set a fixed price at the upper end of average selling prices for comparable instruments. The listing is four times longer, and the listing is also free. Feel free to make any kind of reasonable offer... you might be surprised.
It is for sale locally, and I'm advertising it in the classifieds as well. I may try other online guitar sites as well soon. If I sell it locally, I will end the listing early. Until then, it will be listed until March 15, 6:00pm EST.It is heavy, and with the case and case bag, it is large. Buyer pays actual shipping costs.
At the moment, it has Dunlop strap lock buttons installed, though if I can find the original gold-plated hardware this week, I'll reinstall them. I have probably gone through less than ten sets of strings in the years I've owned it. I'll throw in two sets of D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ44 Extra hard tension strings too.
It comes with a Gibson Acoustic case, and an additional Small Dog insulated case cover that originally cost approximately $180
I would like it to go to an appreciative new owner. If you would like to meet to see it in person, play it plugged in at a local store, etc, that can be arranged. I can also send many more photographs. You can reach me most evenings at 570-470-1023.