1990 Gibson Chet Atkins CE

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1990 Gibson Chet Atkins CE.

Designed by Chet Atkins and reveered luthier, Hascal Haile, the CE is a distinctive acoustic-electric solidbody that combines Gibson craftsmanship with the practical demands of amplified performance. It features a comfortable, thin body, solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and an undersaddle piezo pickup system for a natural amplified sound. With its traditional construction, understated appointments, and stage-ready electronics, the Chet Atkins CE has earned a reputation as a versatile and highly playable instrument for fingerstyle guitarists.

The mahogany neck features a comfortable C-shaped profile with a rosewood fingerboard, a 1.85" nut width, and a 25.5" scale length. At 8lbs 9oz, this Chet Atkins CE offers a substantial feel while remaining comfortable and practical for both playing and performance.

Cosmetically, this example is in excellent condition with below-average play-wear, while structurally it is equally impressive, with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. The original frets remain in place, preserving the instrument's original character.

This Gibson Chet Atkins CE comes complete with its original Gibson hardshell case.

Specifications

Model & Year

• Model: Gibson Chet Atkins CE
• Year of Manufacture: 1990
• Serial Number: 93040521
• Weight: 8lbs 9oz

Body

• Body Shape: Single cutaway
• Finish / Color: Natural
• Top: Solid spruce
• Rosette: Wood inlay 
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Pickup: Undersaddle piezo transducer designed by Tim Shaw
• Controls: Volume, tone
• Back & Sides: Solid mahogany

Neck

• Wood: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Shape: C
• Nut Width: 1.85″ 
  
• Depth: .85" (1st), .98" (12th)
• Scale Length: 25.5″
• Frets: Original
• Tuners:  3-per-side plate

Condition: Excellent

• Cosmetic: Excellent with below-average play-wear
• Structural: Excellent with no cracks, breaks, or repairs

Case & Accessories

• Case: Original Gibson hardshell