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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
ESSENTIALD-ADI-134
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
Acoustic Centre is beyond excited to receive our very first shipment of Atkin Guitars, handcrafted in England under the guidance of luthier Alister Atkin. These stunning guitars have a much-deserved reputation as being some of the finest handmade acoustic guitars in the world, at a price point below many of their peers. Our first shipment is due to land in August 2025 in extremely limited numbers - don't miss your chance to own one of the very first Atkin Guitars available in Australia!
The Atkin Essential D Custom is a guitar that captures the essence of classic acoustic design, offering a unique blend of vintage warmth and modern precision. Handcrafted in Canterbury, England, each Atkin guitar is built with a focus on craftsmanship, tonal integrity, and lasting playability. The Essential D is a stripped-down masterpiece that embodies 100% Atkin tone. Usually featuring a baked Sitka top, we've chosen to upgrade this one with an Adirondack spruce top, braced with pre-war scalloped bracing, ato deliver a remarkable open sound with a big, powerful low end that is hard to match. The mahogany back and sides provide a perfect balance of warmth and clarity, while the mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard enhance the guitar’s smooth playability and vintage feel.
The Essential D Custom takes inspiration from the legendary Martin D-18 with the tonal characteristics of a vintage Martin and the precision of a Collings, offering a truly distinctive sound that stands apart from other traditional builders. The super-thin aged lacquer finish and Atkin's unique bracing result in an instrument that is both open-sounding and dynamic. With its 'Aged' finish, this guitar is a timeless workhorse perfect for songwriters and performers who require a versatile, reliable, and resonant instrument for any musical environment. Whether you’re playing on stage or in the studio, the Atkin Essential D Custom is built to inspire for years to come.
Top - Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides - Mahogany
Neck - Mahogany
Backstrip - Ebony
Headstock Overlay - Ebony
Logo- Atkin Decal
Truss Rod - Dual Action
Fretboard - Ebony
Bridge - Ebony
Rosette - Black/White/Black
Purfling - Black/White/Black/White
Binding - Tortoiseshell
Bracing - Pre-war scalloped
Lacquer Finish - Aged Thin Gloss Nitrocellulose
Nut & Saddle - Bone
Tuners - Nickel Gotoh
Side Dot Fretboard Markers - Silver
Fret Markers - MOP - Dots
Case - Atkin Hard Shell
Body Length - 20"
Body Depth - 4 7/8"
Lower Bout Width - 15 5/8"
Total Length - 40 1/4"
Scale Length - 25.4"
Nut Width - 1 3/4"
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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We endeavour to show the actual instrument in stock whenever possible, but the guitar in stock may differ slightly from the one shown on our website. Materials used can look different from guitar to guitar, including timber grain and colour, parts colours and finishing. If an instrument is a one-of-a-kind or preowned guitar, the picture will always be of the actual guitar in stock, but production models may have slight variations to the picture shown.
If you're after a particular look, feel free to email us at info@acousticcentre.com.au or send us a message through our chat service to request photos of the actual guitar in stock. We are more than happy to send through pictures of all in-stock guitars, to make your choice easier.
Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain / colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!
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