The 24th annual "CAAS" (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) convention was once again held at the beautiful Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The current price of gasoline didn't stop folks from around the globe from attending this four day event (July 9 – 12) that celebrates the life & music of legendary guitarist, Chet Atkins. Some of the finest finger-style guitar players in the world could be heard jamming in the hotel lobby, hallways & clinic rooms demonstrating their amazing talents.

The Gretsch Guitar Company participated by partnering with Broadway Sound (Knoxville, TN), to assemble a magnificent display of Atkins model guitars & related goods. Convention attendees were encouraged to make themselves at home and test drive the vast array of products. From the Gretsch Discussion Page (GDP) forum, roving reporter, Tim Harman (aka: Proteus) was on hand covering the event with commentary, photos & audio files.

The CAAS convention couldn't be a more fitting venue to introduce the NEW G6120-CGP Chet Atkins STEREO guitar. To a packed house, a moving tribute to Chet was delivered by his longtime bandleader & close friend, Paul Yandell (who was an integral part of the development of the NEW CGP guitar). Yandell shared stories, answered questions and officially introduced the NEW CGP guitar. Immediately following Paul’s presentation, the CGP guitar was prominently displayed at the Broadway Sound/Gretsch booth for attendees to play & hear.  

Gretsch artist Bobby Gibson proudly showing off the new limited release G6120-CGP Chet Atkins STEREO Guitar.

After 125 years of the Gretsch Company being in existence, it FINALLY happened. Yes, it’s now official… meet Kim Falcon. That Great Gretsch Girl!

At the 2008 Texas Rockabilly Revival

At the 2008 Texas Rockabilly Revival

Check out this behind the scenes look at Gretsch Girl Kim Falcon at her first photo shoot for Gretsch Guitars!