This is the most comprehensive and enlightening book on Chet Atkins ever published.

Chet tells it in his own words: his childhood, playing influences, early struggles to find work, insights into the guitars he used and endorsed along the way.

Many of the full-colour photographs of Chet and his guitars have not been published until now. Photographer Wolf Hoffman expertly captured some of the famous guitars played by Chet including his first Sears & Roebuck Silvertone, custom-made D'Angelicos, the Gretsches, and the prototype models of the current Gibson Country Gentleman guitars.

Over 60 guitars from Chet's private collection are shown in Chet's home and his office on Music Row. Chet speaks about each of these instruments, including the Gibson L-10 which his brother Jim gave him, telling the story of his career through his guitars.

More than just a pictorial review of Chet Atkins's guitars throughout the years, as you turn through these pages you are treated to a fascinating look inside the mind of this great guitar player. This books belongs on the shelf or coffee table of guitar lovers and Chet Atkins fans everywhere.

184 pages.