THE CONTINUING QUEST FOR
PERFECTION
Chet Atkins stood on the stage , showing off his signature Country Gentleman between songs . “ This is an electric guitar ,” he announced . “ It ’ s a lot better than the gas guitar .” Indeed ! While technology advancements have their place , note that the electric guitar , successful as it became , did not displace the acoustic . Quite the opposite . Acoustic guitar sales have actually exceeded those of electric guitars in the majority of the past 15 years . And if recent years are any indication , it ’ s not slowing down .