i really don't understand your argument ... no one here has stated that kenny burrell is the living proof that chet atkins wasn't a great guitar player ... no doubt, there have been a ton of great guitar players, especially in country and rockabilly music ... chet atkins, hank garland , cliff gallup ,grady martin and so on ... but, what does that tell us about kenny burrell?
if you don't like kenny burrell than go and listen to chet atkins ... where's the problem?