{"product_id":"1997-gibson-chet-atkins-sst-black-beauty-ebony-fretboard-original-case-1990s-usa","title":"1997 Gibson Chet Atkins SST Black Beauty Ebony Fretboard Original Case 1990s USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n Up for sale is a\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   1997 Gibson Chet Atkins SST\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n in the\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   rare and highly sought-after Black finish\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n , affectionately referred to as the\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   \"Black Beauty\"\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n . This guitar features an\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   ebony fretboard\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n ,\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   solid mahogany body\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n , and\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   original Gibson hardshell case\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n . Designed in collaboration with the legendary\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Chet Atkins\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n , the SST (Solidbody Steel String) was Gibson's answer to the feedback issues of amplified acoustics — and remains one of the most unique stage-ready acoustic-electric hybrids ever made.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n This early SST model is in\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   good player-grade condition\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n , showing\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   lots of wear and honest play use\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n — the kind that gives it\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   a vintage vibe with tons of character\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n . If you're after a\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   stage-ready, professional instrument with tone and soul\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n , this one delivers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🔥 Why It Matters:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  The\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Chet Atkins SST\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  debuted in the mid-1980s and was used extensively by Chet himself, as well as other greats like\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Mark Knopfler\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  ,\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Dixie Chicks\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  , and\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Clint Black\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  .\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Unlike standard acoustics, the SST uses a\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    solidbody design with an internal transducer\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  , allowing it to be played at high volumes with\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    no feedback\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  — ideal for stage and touring musicians.\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  The\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Black finish\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  is\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    one of the rarest colors\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n  produced and is prized by both collectors and working musicians alike.\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Specs \u0026amp; Features:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 📆 Year:\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   1997\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 🇺🇸\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Made in USA - Gibson Nashville\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 🎨 Finish:\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Rare Black\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n (Black Beauty)\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 🪵 Body: Solid mahogany\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 🖤 Fingerboard:\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Ebony\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n - smooth, fast, and resonant\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 📏 Nut Width:\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   43.3 mm (1.705\")\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 📐 Neck Thickness:\n \u003cbr\u003e\n • 1st Fret:\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   20.8 mm (0.819\")\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n • 12th Fret:\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   22.8 mm (0.897\")\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n ⚖️ Weight:\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   7 lbs. 6 oz.\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n - lightweight and perfectly balanced\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 🎚️ Electronics: Factory Gibson under-saddle transducer\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 🎯 Neck is straight, frets have life, action is comfortable\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 🧳 Includes:\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Original Gibson hardshell case\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n ✅ Condition:\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Good - player-grade\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n , with wear, dings, and scuffs consistent with age and use. No breaks or repairs. Full of vintage mojo.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n If you're looking for a\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   unique piece of Gibson history\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n , this\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Chet Atkins SST Black Beauty\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n offers\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   vintage tone, a rare finish, and serious stage functionality\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n — all wrapped in one of Gibson's most forward-thinking acoustic designs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🔥\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Buy It Now\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n before someone else does - or\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Submit Your Best Offer!\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 📦 Shipping: USA - $120 | Worldwide - $300 via\n \u003cb\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   UPS Expedited\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n 🌍\n \u003ci\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Yes, we ship internationally!\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42496510230595,"sku":"G-SST-87","price":2797.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2671\/9811\/files\/iwf9kydafa6to1k1ixhm.jpg?v=1755287835","url":"https:\/\/www.goodbridgemusic.com\/products\/1997-gibson-chet-atkins-sst-black-beauty-ebony-fretboard-original-case-1990s-usa","provider":"Good Bridge Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}