Have you got 52 mins for the master? (not steel)

[bob adams]

We had a lengthy thread recently... do you play with an American accent?

Well this man started me on all things country and I reckon I have most of the vinyl he produced.

Still wish I could play like him! ...........

If you like the 'Country Gent' You'll really enjoy this!!

[Paul Brennan]

One of the few CGPs in the world.

Oh! I see the video is about Chet Atkins. I thought it was about John Knowles.

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[Ken Byng]

I have watched that clip a number of times over the last year, as I love Chet's playing. I bought a NOS Country Gent as a result this year. I already had a solid body nylon string Chet Atkins with a classical neck. I used to spend hours discussing Chet back in the 70's with John Edmed, who owned Sho~Bud Guitars, London. John had Chet's style absolutely nailed note perfect. I asked him how he got so good, and he said that when he was a teenager all of his mates were out chasing girls and having a good time. John spent all of his spare time on guitar, practising Chet's music.

My favourite Chet piece is below, which I nicked the chords and transferred to pedal steel. Chet was a genius, loved by all who met him. My favourite CA album is Superpickers, with Weldon Myrick, Charley McCoy, Bobby Thompson and many others. Brilliant.

[Danny Mitchell]

Great stuff Bob. Chet's timing and articulation, even through blazing triplet runs, are just impeccable, and he makes everything sound so easy on the ear. God bless him.

That's such a great version of When You Wish Upon A Star, Ken. The deep musicality he pulls out is mind blowing.

One of my favourites is this, casual but cookin', jam with Dolly. Always puts a smile on my face.

[Jif]

This is great stuff. I've heard Chet Atkins playing but never really listened to him. Reckon I'll be doing a bit more listening

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[Barry]

Very enjoyable Bob..

[Tony Smart]

Good to see the great Doyle Dykes on the first video. THE most underrated guitar player.
His YouTube stuff doesn't do him justice. For me, he tops Tommy Emmanuel.
It's a bit like Ken Dodd, - you've got to see him live once in your lifetime.
Thanks Bob.