Ramona, CA, United States
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1996 Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman – Sunrise OrangeTitle: Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 1996 - Sunrise Orange (Mint Condition w/ OHSC)Description: Up for sale is a stunning, collector-grade 1996 Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman in the highly desirable Sunrise Orange finish. Built at the Nashville, TN factory on November 11, 1996 (Serial Number: 93166389), this premium hollowbody represents an incredible era of Gibson craftsmanship. It has been exceptionally preserved and is ready for its next home.Condition: Mint / Collector GradeThis instrument is in phenomenal, near-flawless cosmetic shape. The flame maple top is stunningly figured, the finish is brilliant with no checking, and the frets show essentially zero wear. The gold plating across the pickups and controls remains bright and clean.• Note on Hardware: The only notable sign of age is standard, light tarnish on the very back hinge of the gold Bigsby vibrato tailpiece where it mounts to the body strap button. Outside of this localized cosmetic aging, the guitar is practically showroom-clean.Key Features & Inclusions:• Original Hardshell Case Included: Comes with the authentic, period-correct original brown Gibson hardshell case featuring the signature plush pink shroud interior.100% Complete: Features the original tortoiseshell-style pickguard and the rare, matching upper bout armrest pad intact (an accessory frequently lost over the decades).Premium Tonewoods: Highly figured flamed maple body paired with a fast mahogany neck and a dark, premium Ebony fretboard inlaid with Chet's signature thumbnail markers. Electronics & Hardware: Factory gold-plated humbuckers, gold Gibson tuners, and a smooth Bigsby tailpiece. All electronics work flawlessly with zero scratchy pots.Shipping & Terms:The guitar will be securely packed inside its original case, heavily padded, and shipped with full insurance and tracking. Reasonable offers from serious buyers are welcome. Feel free to message me with any questions or requests.
Price$5,100
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