Atkin JT43 Mahogany Spruce Natural

This JT43 was built by Atkin modeled after James Taylor’s legendary Natural J45!

Alastair Atkin has been building guitars for decades, inspired by the great classics of the 1940s and 1950s, combining the finest elements of vintage instruments with modern craftsmanship. This JT43 is a tribute to James Taylor’s Natural J45, a guitar that has left an indelible mark on folk music!

The Slope Shoulder Jumbo body shape provides a versatile tone with warm bass and clear trebles, perfect for both fingerstyle and powerful strumming. The baked Sitka spruce top already has that maturity and openness you’d normally only find in vintage guitars, while the mahogany body adds focus and warmth.

The C-profile neck feels comfortable in the hand, and with its 16" radius, the guitar plays smoothly across the entire fingerboard. The aged nitro finish immediately gives it that well-played look, and the three-on-a-strip tuners enhance the vintage vibe. This is a guitar that sounds like it’s been played for years, yet offers the reliability of a new instrument, exactly what Atkin is so renowned for! It comes in a hardshell case with its certificate of authenticity.