This beautiful aged Atkin acoustic immediately leans into that old-world vibe that the brand does so well, but with a voice that feels lively and ready to play right now. In Very Good Condition, it has one professionally repaired crack on the neck. Built with a baked Sitka spruce top and maple back and sides, this guitar blends pre-war inspiration with Atkin’s unmistakable British character. The aged nitrocellulose lacquer, pearloid binding, and banner-style headstock decal give it a broken-in look that feels authentic rather than manufactured, like a guitar that already has a few songs in it.

The sound is quick, clear, and incredibly focused. The baked Sitka top responds easily, giving the guitar a dry, articulate attack, while the maple body keeps everything tight and defined with excellent note separation. Pre-war scalloped bracing allows the top to move freely, so the guitar stays responsive. Chords have a crisp edge that cuts cleanly, and single notes pop with clarity, making it a great fit for rootsy strumming, bluesy leads, or old-time inspired playing.

In the hands, it feels comfortable and familiar right away. The shorter 24 7/8 inch scale length, 1 11/16 inch nut width, and 16 inch fingerboard radius create an easy, relaxed playing experience, while the ebony fingerboard and bridge keep the response snappy and precise. Bone nut and saddle, nickel Kluson tuners, and a two-way adjustable truss rod round out a build that balances vintage feel with modern dependability. Finished with a hand-beveled pearloid pickguard and housed in an Atkin hard shell case, this guitar is a great example of how Atkin blends classic design, thoughtful materials, and a sound that feels honest and musical.

SPECS
Top: Baked Sitka Spruce
Back And Sides: Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Headstock Overlay: Pearloid
Logo: Atkin And Banner Decal
Truss Rod: Two Way Soundhole Adjust
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Rosette: Black White Black Pearloid
Binding: Pearloid
Bracing: Pre War Scalloped
Pickguard: Hand Bevelled Pearloid
Lacquer Finish: Aged Nitrocellulose
Nut And Saddle: Bone
Tuners: Nickel Kluson
Side Dot Fingerboard Markers: Black Celluloid
Fret Markers: Mother Of Pearl Dots
Case: Atkin Hard Shell
Body Length: 19"
Body Depth: 4 1/2"
Lower Bout Width: 14 1/2"
Total Length: 29"
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Nut Width: 1 11/16"