Latest about Chet Atkins
Tommy Emmanuel explains the difference between being a guitarist and a guitar player
The Australian fingerpicking legends reflects on a life of guitar and what made Chet Atkins so great
Why learning Americana guitar styles will open up a whole new world for your acoustic playing
From Maybelle Carter’s famous ‘pick and flick’ approach to Pete Seeger’s banjo-style techniques – it’s all here in a lesson that will make you a more rounded player
Tommy Emmanuel explains how a love of Chet Atkins meant he initially struggled to understand The Rolling Stones and Beatles hype
Emmanuel now “loves” both bands, but back in the day it took him “a long time to appreciate them”
Learn the licks of 6 guitarists who defined country guitar playing
Featuring Danny Gatton, Eldon Shamblin, Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Jimmy Bryant and the inimitable Hank Garland, welcome to cowboy bootcamp for country guitar
How does Dolly Parton play guitar with such long fingernails?
The country hitmaker shaped her entire guitar style around her trademark talons
How to master Chet Atkins’ fingerpicking technique and take your acoustic playing to the next level
Atkins was one of Nashville’s most successful producers, session guitarists, and a veritable picking legend whose influence can still be heard in countless player's styles
Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman: a hollowbody classic
This top-of-the-range signature model was at the frontline of the British Invasion
Gretsch Chet Atkins signature models: everything you need to know
Chet Atkins will always be remembered for his golden-era Gretsch guitars, but can you remember which one’s which?
