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Gibson Chet Atkins SST
« on: October 03, 2013, 03:03:15 PM »
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Came across one of these on my travels today.  very interesting guitar. It's a solid body acoustic :)  Played it through a little A.E.R. combo, and it sounded really good.  Anyone know anything about them?
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Re: Gibson Chet Atkins SST
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2013, 06:30:34 PM »
They are very good guitars with convincing acoustic palette. When they were launched, you saw them in the hands of pro's. 
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Re: Gibson Chet Atkins SST
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2013, 09:18:13 PM »
I remember seeing it in a Rosetti Gibson catalogue years ago, and i think there were steel string and nylon string versions.  It was hanging on the wall between a Martin and a Takamine acoustic and it very much cought me eye.  Pretty sure I'll be going back for a second look :)  seems like an excellent solution for recording acoustic sounds, as well as the obvious feedback busting live application
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Re: Gibson Chet Atkins SST
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2013, 12:34:49 AM »
Yes, there are steel- and nylonversions. I think they were developed mainly to play loud (without any feedback) on stage. Besides that, the necks are known for their comfortable playability.
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