Atkin L36 Sunburst Aged

The Atkin L36 is a gorgeous small bodied acoustic from the acclaimed UK workshop of Alister Atkin, here in a beautiful aged Sunburst nitrocellulose finish. Inspired by the great parlor style guitars of 1936, right as they became a pivotal part of American folk and blues music, it brings genuine vintage character in a wonderfully compact package.

Hand built in Canterbury, Kent by Alister Atkin and his small team of talented luthiers, this little guitar is a real testament to the superb work coming out of the Atkin shop. A carefully selected baked Sitka spruce top, combined with hand scalloped bracing, gives it a tight, bouncy and responsive voice that is perfect for folky fingerpicking and bluesy flatpicking alike. Solid mahogany back and sides add warmth and woody focus, while the aged nitro finish gives it a lived in, vintage feel from the very first glance.

Often referred to as a parlor, this is among the smallest of acoustic body shapes, which makes it supremely comfortable to hold and play. The mahogany neck with its comfortable Soft V profile and Indian rosewood fingerboard feels smooth, balanced and ready to play, while a short 24.9" scale and 16" radius keep everything easy under the fingers. A rosewood bridge and vintage style three on a plate tuners complete the authentic, period correct look.

As a brand new instrument it comes with its Certificate of Authenticity and a hardshell case.

This instrument has been carefully inspected for condition and playability, then set up to our Gold Standard by a luthier. We make sure it arrives in your hands exactly as it should: sounding its best, playing effortlessly and ready to be enjoyed from the very first note.