Les Paul vs Chet Atkins

[a21schizoidman]

Who do you think is better of the two greatest guitarists ever.

Les Paul
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Chet Atkins
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[a21schizoidman]

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I love this video.

[Shredder87]

Chet Atkins!!!!! That little dive bomb in Mr. Sandman rules!!!!!!

[a21schizoidman]

to me they are just about equal, but I think Lester is just a lil better

[OldFogey]

They play different styles and use different techniques. I just don't think there's a way to compare who's better.

[OldFogey]

Here's a treasure: Eric Johnson playing with Chet Atkins on Chet's TV show from the early 90's.

ENJOY!

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[OldFogey]

And while we're at it, I might as well add Chet with Larry Carlton:

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[Rockbandfan23467]

Chet. It's a fact.

[KillBox]

^^^ one of the most annoying members on this forum

hard to compare...but Les might have a slight edge

[Rockbandfan23467]

^^^ one of the most annoying members on this forum

hard to compare...but Les might have a slight edge

How can you say Fogey is annoying? He's awesome!