Chet Atkins

A Beginner’s Guide to the Chet Atkins Sound

June 20, 2020

Whether you’re a fingerpicking enthusiast or simply looking to understand the fundamentals, master these examples and you’ll start sounding like the “Country Gentleman” in no time.

Vintage Vault: 1960 Gretsch Chet Atkins Hollowbody Model 6120

July 27, 2017

Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally

Get ready to go ga-ga over a pristine specimen of the signature model that helped create "the Nashville sound."

One Note at a Time: A Chet Atkins Primer

April 1, 2017

Sean Weaver

Grab your thumbpick and learn how to break down—and build up—Chet-style arrangements.

Auction to Feature Les Paul's Original "Black Beauty", Chet Atkins' "Dark Eyes" Gretsch, and More

January 8, 2015

PRESS RELEASE

Also included in the auction will be various pieces of gear from Les' home studio.

Titans of Tremolo

October 4, 2013

Joe Charupakorn

A tribute to the visionaries of vibrato—from the brilliant minds that concocted its mechanics to the players who hooked us on its intoxicating effects.

GALLERY: Chet Atkins at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

July 25, 2012

Rebecca Dirks

See the guitars the legendary picker used throughout his career. Photos by Chris Kies

Chet Atkins Exhibit: Country Gentleman

November 15, 2011

Craig Havighurst

The life, achievements, and guitars of Chet Atkins are back in the spotlight at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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