Atkin Essential D 12-Fret Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Baked Sitka/Mahogany Aged Natural w/Slotted Headstock (Serial #4080)

Handcrafted in Canterbury, England, Atkin Guitars represent a modern take on classic acoustic design, blending traditional luthiery with thoughtful innovation. Every Atkin is built with an obsessive attention to detail, from the voicing of the top to the feel of the neck, resulting in instruments that are resonant, inspiring, and deeply musical. Known for their ultra-thin aged finishes, elegant appointments, and signature Diamond Volute, Atkin guitars deliver the look, feel, and response of a well-loved vintage instrument—without sacrificing reliability or consistency. Whether on stage, in the studio, or at home, Atkin guitars are designed to feel like lifelong companions from the very first note.

General:
Brand Name: Atkin
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel
Made in: Made in the UK
Product Color: Natural
Relic or Aging Level: Aged
Serial Number: 4080
Weight: 4lbs 6oz

Body:
Body Binding: Tortoise Shell
Body Finish: Aged Thin Gloss Nitrocellulose
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Notes: Body Length 20"; Body Depth 4 7/8"; Lower Bout Width 15 5/8"; Total Length 40 1/4"
Body Shape: Slope Shoulder 12-Fret Dreadnought
Bracing Pattern: Pre-War Scalloped
Purfling: Black/White/Black/White
Rosette: Black/White/Black
Top Material: Baked Sitka Spruce

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Frets to Body: 12
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Atkin Decal
Headstock Veneer: Ebony
Neck Binding: None
Neck Finish: Aged Thin Gloss Nitrocellulose
Neck Joint: Dovetail Neck Joint
Neck Material: Mahogany w/Ebony Backstrip
Neck Tint or Color: Aged Natural
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.6875"
Side Marker Inlay: Silver Dots
Truss Rod: Dual Action

Electronics:

Hardware:
Bridge: Ebony
Pickguard: Tortoise
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Gotoh