The Atkin Essential D Custom is a guitar that captures the essence of classic acoustic design, offering a unique blend of vintage warmth and modern precision. Handcrafted in Canterbury, England, each Atkin guitar is built with a focus on craftsmanship, tonal integrity, and lasting playability. The Essential D is a stripped-down masterpiece that embodies 100% Atkin tone. Usually featuring a baked Sitka top, we’ve chosen to upgrade this one with an Adirondack spruce top, braced with pre-war scalloped bracing, to deliver a remarkable open sound with a big, powerful low end that is hard to match. The mahogany back and sides provide a perfect balance of warmth and clarity, while the mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard enhance the guitars smooth playability and vintage feel.
The Essential D Custom takes inspiration from the legendary Martin D-18, offering a truly distinctive sound that stands apart from other traditional builders. The super-thin aged lacquer finish and Atkin’s unique bracing result in an instrument that is both open-sounding and dynamic. With its ‘Aged’ finish, this guitar is a timeless workhorse perfect for songwriters and performers who require a versatile, reliable, and resonant instrument for any musical environment. Whether youre playing on stage or in the studio, the Atkin Essential D Custom is built to inspire for years to come.
Specs
Top – Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides – Mahogany
Neck – Mahogany
Backstrip – Ebony
Headstock Overlay – Ebony
Logo- Atkin Decal
Truss Rod – Dual Action
Fretboard – Ebony
Bridge – Ebony
Rosette – Black/White/Black
Purfling – Black/White/Black/White
Binding – Tortoiseshell
Bracing – Pre-war scalloped
Lacquer Finish – Aged Thin Gloss Nitrocellulose
Nut & Saddle – Bone
Tuners – Nickel Gotoh
Side Dot Fretboard Markers – Silver
Fret Markers – MOP – Dots
Case – Atkin Hard Shell
Body Length – 20″
Body Depth – 4 7/8″
Lower Bout Width – 15 5/8″
Total Length – 40 1/4″
Scale Length – 25.4″
Nut Width – 1 3/4″
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