This is a 1989 Gibson Chet Atkins CE (Classical Electric), dated using the serial number (81729594) to June 21, 1989, made at Gibson's Nashville plant. Natural finish, gold hardware, rosewood fretboard — the standard CE. I have owned this guitar for over 10 years and played it and kept it stored in the case. According to Gibson specs, this is a chambered mahogany body with a solid spruce top.

Frets look good (see pics) and fretboard has light play-wear patina consistent with age, cosmetic only. Finish has no checking or cracking; there are a few small handling marks/dings you'd expect after this time. Please look closely at the pictures to see what I am describing.

Electronics are original and confirmed working — this is the factory piezo pickup and preamp, identifiable by the individual per-string trim pots on the circuit board. Runs on a standard 9V battery.

Comes with the original Gibson hard-shell case, Canadian-made, pink plush lining intact with original "CASE made in CANADA" tag present. The lock does not work.

This guitar is in great shape and has been well cared for. I hope you'll like it as much as I have.

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Listed2 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Chet Atkins CE
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1989
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Artist
  • Chet Atkins
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
String Type
  • Nylon
Body Shape
  • Classical
  • Single Cutaway
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Sub-Family
Model Family
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Color Family
  • Tan
Number of Frets
  • 19
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock

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