Ray Cummins - I’ll See You In My Dreams

VG ace online tutor Ray Cummins uses the famed ’56 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120 prototype to play “I’ll See You In My Dreams” through a ’66 Princeton. Dubbed “Dark Eyes” because Chet used it to play the song at the Opry in ’56, part of the guitar’s colorful history (see what we did there?) includes being modified by Ray Butts, who put experimental pickup slugs under the E and A strings from the 19th fret to the end of the fretboard. Though no longer functional, they of course draw the eyes of all guitarheads. Keep up with Ray at raycummins.com

[@robertmcdaniel9048]

After listening to that fabulous version of the song just makes me want to put my guitar in the case and quit....Ray Cummins is the best there is on doing a tribute to the great Chet Atkins!

[@anthzug4329]

I could listen to this well into the night

[@DUGGER1947]

Chet Atkins and Merle Travis are probably smiling away from above hearing this played in a manner that pleases them.

[@theSupertonesurf]

The Way I WISH I could play the guitar... beyond excellent

[@raycummins5101]

Thank you

[@spatialfrance]

A mix between Mark and Chet.
Congratulations Sir.

[@MrAlan0151]

Excellent playing.

[@majorleaguemodelsbystevewo9451]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! ITS STEVE RICKS FRIEND!!

[@Curt-Mitchell]

Yea man. What a lovely tone.

[@cybersectech3171]

Damm Ray, you forgot more than I'll ever learn, thanks!

[@raycummins5101]

Thanks

[@billday6744]

Met Ray in 2000 here in Ashland Ohio great guy .

[@raycummins5101]

Thanks !

[@Prousto]

Just beautiful.

[@raycummins5101]

Thank you

[@stephenbet9917]

Nostalgic, beautiful 😍

[@walterbriggs272]

Beautiful playing, I can’t resist this tune but yours is superb

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Beautifully played!

[@fredskolnick1183]

Yessss! Beautiful version!

[@robertmac7833]

Wow! Ray you always blow me away!

[@billentsminger3360]

wow....amazing...perfect

[@raycummins5101]

Thanks Bill

[@juleskroon]

Fantastic player with an excellent guitar for a brilliant piece of a master of his class! Thanks for playing!

[@raycummins5101]

Thank you

[@duelenigma7732]

great video man

[@accur8ly]

Ray, your playing is perfection! You and "Dark Eyes" sure go well together. Thank you for making this piece of history cone alive.

[@Beast88428]

Incrediblely beautiful! Thank you for this perfect rendition Ray has the gift no doubt

[@yestoES355]

JUST WHAT WE NEEDED to kick off the new year! Another amazing video by the great Ray Cummins. Beautifully played as always, and thanks!

[@raycummins5101]

Thank you

[@gregoryboyce6871]

Another good one Ray. Love your playing. I always have. Keep them coming.

[@raycummins5101]

Thanks Gregory

[@da19570]

Great song and guitar like video.

[@clyderichardson6475]

Fabulous playing and what a sweet sounding Gretsch!

[@FrettieFingers]

Outstanding pickin' Ray as usual. Gonna try a steal of few of these licks.

[@keithjoiner9581]

Ray that was beautiful. What great finger style playing. Wow is all I can say…!!! WOW

[@raycummins5101]

Thanks Keith

[@guitareveryone]

Great job Ray! And ole “Dark Eyes” sounds beautiful in that middle position!

[@raycummins5101]

Thanks !!!

[@gtrbac]

Great picking, as usual. Thanks Ray.

[@raycummins5101]

Thank you

[@donaldkershaw6371]

Very nice. Thanks

[@Ron_Padgett]

Excellent!!!

[@raycummins5101]

Thank you !

[@godrahabu3535]

Unbelievable how beautiful ❤🎉😊

[@richirvine4519]

I'd say that that particular guitar is in good hands with you Ray. Thanks for the posting!

[@raycummins5101]

Thanks Rich !!

[@mikebren11]

Nicely Done!

[@raycummins5101]

Thanks Mike

[@haabee5380]

that was neat. very neat. EXTREMELY NEAT

[@raycummins5101]

Thanks

[@ChrisKomGuitar]

Beautiful

[@raycummins5101]

Thank you

[@xapile]

super , quel talent bravo l'artiste

[@JackTheSkunk]

Superb playing....very tasty. The guitar has that characteristic tinny Gretsch tone that drives me nuts. Even Chet didn't start to get a good recorded sound until the 60's, most notably on his Guitar Country LP.

[@kennyscarborough9374]

Damn,he didn't even work up a sweat,but wow,I sure did.I gotta go back for more guitar lessons!

[@edge2sword186]

There is nothing like those single coil pickups for their tone quality . Superb playing and tone blend

[@raycummins5101]

Thank you

[@SingleMalt77005]

Masterful. What else can I say?

[@raycummins5101]

Thank you

[@christopherjohn8521]

What pleasure it is to hear those tones on such an old guitar. Gretsch makes great guitar players too! Thank you Ray for making my day a whole lot brighter.

[@paulaungiers8734]

Perfect! Was that truly just one guitar, or do I detect a backing track too?

[@raycummins5101]

I had a light rhythm coming in at 2nd verse ! Thanks !

[@BR5409.]

What is that being played at the intro of the video?

[@RightrackStudio]

That's Chet playing 'Dark Eyes' on tv back in 1956. czcams.com/video/IwFpV80ASjw/video.html

[@randomamplify9115]

Did you get an answer? Trying to figure it out myself, sounds hauntingly beautiful

[@encrypt123]

I got yall. Chet Atkins - Dark eyes -

[@robertlee8042]

Interesting. A little too academic for me. But very complete.

[@JohnnyCarroll-wi6tx]

n ot as good as chet but it,ll do.