Gibson Les Paul Studio

Chet Atkins CE Studio from Gibson Montana

The original case, owner’s manual and warranty are included.

The signature you see through the sound hole is Ren Ferguson. I believe he is the most well known of the Gibson Montana  luthiers!

When not being played it is always stored in its hard shell case. I have only played it in my smoke free home studio where the temperature and humidity are always controlled.

It has a very full sound unplugged. The back sound hole projects very well. If you haven’t heard one you will be surprised! And of course, amplified sound is beautiful even directly to a PA.

The following is from Gibson’s website:

Jun 21, 2004

Gibson Montana, the guitar giant's acoustic division, has enhanced the performance of its popular "solidbody acoustic" design with the introduction of the Chet Atkins Studio. The new nylon-string classical model incorporates elements of classical guitar construction that give it truer acoustic tonality as well as unamplified acoustic capabilities.

The late Chet Atkins, legendary guitarist and record producer, came to Gibson in 1981 with an idea for a nylon-string acoustic guitar with a solid body, so that it could played onstage at high volume without feedback. Gibson introduced the first of these "solidbody acoustics" in 1981, and they were adopted by a wide range of players, from Willie Nelson to Earl Klugh.

In 2003, Gibson moved production of the nylon-string line to the acoustic specialists at Gibson Montana, and the Bozeman-based division began designing a new model, the Chet Atkins Studio.

Among the Studio's new features:

     

• Fully hollow thin body for increased acoustic volume

     

• Braces and tone bars underneath the top carefully placed to match the tone of guitars made famous by Ramirez and other Spanish builders

     

• Gibson Songwriter Deluxe style bridge

     

• Elegant circular rosewood plate inlaid on the upper top bout to house 4-band EQ and volume control

     

• Oval soundhole in the upper back of the guitar to enhance the player's acoustic experience

     

The Chet Atkins Studio CE has standard nut width of 1.75 inches. MSRP: $4214.

If the winner chooses to pay with a cashier’s check I will ship the day it clears.

Shipping and insurance will be paid by the winning bidder

Contact me before you bid if you are from outside the USA.  If you do not your bid will not be accepted.