1984 Gibson Chet Atkins CE Solid-Body Nylon String Electric - Black - Narrow Neck
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1984 Gibson Chet Atkins CE Solid-Body Nylon String Electric - Black - Narrow Neck - Brett Allen Studio Rental Collection
Condition: Very Good
Includes: Guitar, classical-style hardshell case with pink plush interior, and tan Gibson-branded chip case
Serial: 82047628
Overview The Gibson Chet Atkins CE was the first commercially successful solid-body nylon-string electric guitar. Designed in collaboration with Chet Atkins and introduced in 1982, it was built specifically to give nylon-string players a feedback-free instrument for stage use at amplified volumes. The body is chambered solid mahogany with a solid wood top under the black finish, fitted with a Gibson piezo undersaddle pickup and active preamp. This example is the narrow-neck variant with a 1.825" nut width, designed for steel-string players adapting to nylon strings. Single Florentine cutaway, slotted classical headstock with ornate gold tuners and pearl buttons, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and a decorative rosette surrounding a printed faux soundhole featuring the "Chet Atkins" signature and "Gibson" script.
Key Details
- Format: Guitar with two cases
- Year: Circa 1984
- Make: Gibson
- Model: Chet Atkins CE, Narrow Neck variant
- Finish: Black
- Body: Chambered solid mahogany, single cutaway
- Top: Solid wood, painted black
- Pickguard: None
- Neck: Mahogany, straight
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlays: None
- Headstock: Slotted classical-style with ornate gold tuners and pearl buttons
- Bridge: Rosewood with bone saddle
- Nut: Bone, 1.825" width (Narrow Neck spec)
- Hardware: Gold
- Pickup: Gibson piezo undersaddle with active preamp
- Controls: Volume and tone wheels mounted on upper bout
- Strings: Nylon
- Serial: 82047628
Service Summary No prior tech report is available. A full inspection will be completed by the ANALOGr team prior to sale.
Condition Cosmetic
- Paint chipping observed consistent with age and handling
- Light finish wear on body edges and back of neck
- Gold hardware shows mild wear consistent with use
- Both cases show wear consistent with age
Functional
- Neck observed straight
- No fret wear observed
- Electronics tested and functioning
Provenance From the Brett Allen Studio Rental collection.
Shipping
- Professionally packed and fully insured
- White-glove delivery available
- International shipping available
Final Notes
- Each guitar receives a detailed inspection and examination prior to sale
- Brett Allen personally sets up every guitar with correct intonation and fresh strings before shipping
This item is sold As-Described
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| Listed | a month ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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