Godin nylon v.s. Gibson Chet Atkins CEC Nylon

[Pierre]

Hi all,
Finally I've been able to try those axes which I had been wondering about
(see few posts below).
So I'm able to answer my first question :

Multiac Nylon SA versus ACS Nylon SA : The former wins hands down by it's
harmonic richness due to it's internal resonators and woods whereas the
later still remains a very good guitar but solid body only.

But I've also had the oportunity of trying a Chet Atkins Nylon and haas been
very surprised buy it's suttleness and elegance, yet less bright and dynamic
than the Godin. It's a used one (1990) and they sell it 1400 Euros (1400 $)
here in Paris.

So I have a feeling... I'm just about to buy the Gibson... But not without
your advice ! What do you think ?
Thanks by advance
Pierre

[Pat Smith]

I have a Chet and I really like it. Truth to tell, it is the third one I
have owned since the 80's, the other two having gone for rent and such.
I would recommend getting a new one as the model has evolved over the
years and the new ones and better than the old ones. They sound less
compressed than the old ones and have two tone controls instead of one
as well as an arched fingerboard. By the way, I has a Godin
Multi-something or other nylon string and hated it.