1989 Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman | Guitar of the Day

[@zuperdee]

Chet Atkins switched over to Gibson in 1980 for a couple of reasons: Firstly, because at that point, Gretsch, which had been bought out by Baldwin in 1967, was in near total disarray after Baldwin shut down the original Gretsch factory in New York and unsuccessfully tried to move it to Arkansas. Secondly, Chet had ideas for new things such as a solid body nylon string guitar, which Gretsch was never interested in, but Gibson was. Publicly, Chet stayed true to his endorsement deal with Gibson, but privately, Chet apparently told some friends that he was NOT terribly happy with Gibson, feeling that the instruments they made for him just weren’t the same as Gretsch. Nothing technically wrong with Gibson Chet Atkins models-but they just didn’t have the same sonic character.

[@rondenny]

Good points. Plus, Chet was a very loyal man. He said he wouldn’t leave Gretsch as long as Fred Gretsch, Jr., the Gretsch president who signed the endorsement deal with Chet in July 1954, was living. When Mr. Gretsch passed away in 1980, Chet then began his relationship with Gibson. Chet’s name was back on Gretsch guitars in 2007, six years after his passing, and remains so today.

[@BobEstremera]

Gorgeous playing. I love how each guitar seems to speak to you and informs what and how you play. Love your stuff Michael.

[@jjRoxy]

Been watching since close to day one with my uncle! Will always love the show

[@bruceselenka7181]

Thanks for keeping it clean. Fantastic sounding guitar and impeccable playing.

[@michaelmcfarland842]

You are an outstanding player, Michael! I love how you show off the characteristics of each guitar you demo using a variety of techniques. Thanks for sharing!

[@nateofnazareth7785]

The tones yall can pull out of these instruments are aspirational

[@deblane401]

We used to have a musical group here in Helena, Montana called WMD's; Weapons of Musical Distraction. George in Montana

[@comajoebuck999]

Palestine Liberation Orchestra……lol

[@rondenny]

The “bent arm” vibrato handle was one of Chet’s inventions. It gave him more control and he could also wrap his pinky around it. They’re sold today as the Chet Atkins Bent Arm Vibrato Handle.

[@marysefonta8371]

Very Beautiful 🎸. Form, colour, Soud , thanks Michael , I like Chet Atkins !

[@nickg2431]

One of the best 'modern" players i have seen.touch tone and taste,really really outstanding.Thanks Mike!

[@Crackers2549]

Great, great sound... Chet my all time favorite and that guitar has that great tone...! Nice playing too! Greg

[@camwinston5248]

Gorgeous guitar! Sound and looks. Would love to hear more history on how Chet n Gibson got together.

[@donniemelton6132]

It was all about the neck pick-up

[@billsedge7360]

What lovely tones

[@timwalsh715]

GOTTA have a shirt! And WOW what a truly wonderful instrument! LOVE the deets! Michael . . . you are a PURE artist!

[@mrpbody44]

I have one of these that I bought new. Great guitar and I think Gibsons best guitar. I have over 100 vintage Gibsons and this is the one I play the most.

[@marcreno893]

Awesome playing Lemmo Always top notch

[@barackmycat9448]

Well done as always!

[@martinmcgimpsey9750]

I click on this channel and I’m already happy I did and you haven’t even started playing yet! How many of them can do that one! Beautiful guitar, great video Jen’

[@dananthony6258]

That shirt is awesome. Great job Norm.

[@Relayer6a]

ALMOST sounds like an acoustic on the neck pickup. I don't know if it's the 14th fret neck joint compared to a ES-335 or what, but it sounds beautiful.

[@dananthony6258]

That might be my dream guitar. I’d buy it if I had the money. 😢😮😢

[@StealthParrot]

LOVE that tee shirt, guitar sounds pretty nice too 🙂

[@reginamiller3153]

Love It!!

[@journeywithstu7199]

Speed Winders as well. Don’t see those very often outside of LP Customs.

[@tmmuscics2753]

First Song name?

[@lynnpeterthorson5277]

GOTD the Lemmo way.

[@rareform6747]

Jen always great zoom in things .

[@dwebster50]

Dam Michael that playing was awesome.. so cool 🇨🇦😊

[@Stillblissstudios]

Cool sound! 89’ US? Does that mean my Fender 87’ US is also rare?? Cheers Michael the virtuoso Lemmo! Great chops! Like they say, it’s ninety percent, (if not more) the player then it is the guitar. Bless!❤❤

[@dante777666777]

Remember Lemmo playing David Crosbys/Chet Adkins country gentleman a little while back

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

Love the new shirts. As far as the guitar, I’ll save a few bucks and grab a Gretsch.

[@BrentTallent]

Can you tell me the name of the awesome piece you're playing at 2:29?

[@Atkinsfan]

Nice plating! You let the tone come thru.

[@MrFantxo]

Could be the same shirt but with a jazzmaster? 😊

[@MrTexasDan]

What is that first song? I've heard him do it before.

[@vivito-]

What is the first song he played ?

[@jonnybeck6723]

So nice and no clunky cushion... ...sorry clunky cushion owners

[@snapfinger1]

Maybe the missing case has the missing arm rest in it. Other Gibson Chet models are unusual in design.

[@mrpbody44]

Early ones like this guitar did not come with the armrest

[@richardschley4110]

👍✌❤😎

[@billyrossi4661]

Doesn't RINGO have the trademark on peace and love 😂

[@lynnpeterthorson5277]

Would be something if Ringo made a surprise visit to Norms,

[@ivankacat]

very nice guitar. not so good demo if he cant travis pick.

[@U2WB]

It’s a pretty guitar, but Gibsons don’t have that special Gretsch sound, and never will.

[@ronlight7013]

"An ebony board always has a unique sound." Really???

[@ExploreAmerica]

doesn’t have that Graach tone