Atkin J43 Baked Sitka/Mahogany Heavy Aged Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #4001

The Atkin J43 is all about that old soul sound and feel, built for players who want a guitar that already feels like it has lived a long musical life. The baked Sitka spruce top delivers a dry, open response right out of the gate, while the mahogany back and sides keep the tone focused and woody. It has that slope shoulder dreadnought warmth with a quick, punchy attack that works beautifully for strumming, flatpicking, and roots driven playing.

The shorter 24.9 inch scale gives the J43 a relaxed, slinky feel under the fingers, which makes long playing sessions easy on the hands. The mahogany neck has a comfortable, familiar shape, and the Santos rosewood fingerboard and bridge add a touch of clarity and snap to the overall voice. Scalloped X bracing helps the top move freely, so the guitar responds immediately whether you are playing softly or leaning into it.

What really sets this guitar apart is the heavy aged nitro finish. It looks, feels, and even smells like a well loved vintage instrument. The checking, wear, and subtle dulling of the finish make it feel broken in from the first chord. This is the kind of guitar that inspires you to play differently, a little looser and a little more honestly, and it comes ready to go in a quality hardshell case.

SPECS
Soundboard: Baked Sitka
Back and Sides: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Santos Rosewood
Bridge: Santos Rosewood
Headstock: Maple
Binding: Cream
Finish: Heavy Aged Nitro
Bracing: X-Scalloped
Nut Width: 43mm
Scale Length: 24.9"
Case: Hardshell

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