Founded in Canterbury, England, in 1995, Atkin Guitars’ uses a combination of traditional techniques and a little modern technology to handcraft around 350 guitars a year, all emanating the indefinable qualities that delight, surprise, and inspire us even after decades as players.
From Atkin:
Our OOO-series (pronounced “triple-oh”) guitars are based very closely on the pre-war guitars which are revered by so many players. In the pre-war era there were a lot of spec changes with OOO-series guitars. Rather than give you a full history lesson, we’d like to let you know how we are currently making them at Atkin.
Serial #: 1662
Weight: 4lbs 0.1oz
Top: Torrified Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Backstrip: Zipper Style
Neck: Mahogany
Headstock Overlay: East Indian Rosewood
Logo: Atkin Decal
Truss Rod: Two-Way (Soundhole Adjust)
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Rosette: Black/White/Black
Purfling: Herringbone
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Bracing: Pre-War Scalloped
Lacquer Finish: Nitrocellulose
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Tuners: Nickel Gotoh
Side Dot Fret Markers: White Celluloid
Fret Markers: Mother of Pearl
Case: Atkin Oxblood
Body Length: 19 1/4″
Body Depth: 4 1/8″
Lower Bout Width: 15″
Total Length: 39 1/4″
Scale Length: 24.9″
Fingerboard Radius: 16″
Nut Width: 1 3/4″