Atkin Essential D, Aged Finish Guitar
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What can be more traditional than a Mahogany back and sides with Spruce top Dreadnought. This particular Atkin Essential D is part of a terrific family of exquisitely crafted acoustic guitars that have been meticulously hand made in Kent. Features include 25.5" scale and 1-11/16 nut size with Ebony bridge and fingerboard. The Essential D is an understated instrument packed full of character and benefits from the popular Aged Finishing Alister Atkin is so respected and admired for. This provides a subtly pre aged look and feel that not only helps produces a golden era sound, but also just feels right in your hands. Providing a perfect blend of warm direct fundamental tone with a wonderful shimmering harmonic content. This graceful instrument has a really responsive touch and full projection; aided by the fantastic aged finish.
Includes a secure courier delivery and full set up in our workshop.
This is what Alister has to say about this model. The Essential D offers 100% Atkin tone – stripped down to the bare essentials! Each Essential D sports a North American Sitka spruce top and braced with pre-war scalloped bracing, all of which is baked in house here at Atkin. Mahogany back and sides are complimented by a lightweight mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard – just like some of the finest Pre-War guitars. This is a time proven combination, extremely popular with songwriters; a work horse that never gets tired!
SN: 4293
Specifications on this Essential D include the following
Top Baked Sitka Spruce
Back / Side Mahogany
Neck Mahogany
Backstrip Ebony
Headstock Overlay Ebony
Logo Atkin Decal
Truss Rod Dual Action
Body Length 20"
Body Depth 4 7/8"
Lower Bout Width 15 5/8"
Scale Length 25.4"
Nut Width 1 11/16"
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 Hard Shell
"For nearly 25 years, we've been dedicated to helping musicians worldwide acquire unique, rare, and highly sought-after instruments. Our reach spans across continents, having shipped guitars to destinations as diverse as Australia, Japan, China, USA, Canada, Korea, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Syria, Turkey, France, Germany, Norway, Austria, and throughout Europe. Each month, we continue to connect musicians with their dream guitars across these regions.
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Customer reviews
Our Thoughts
The Atkin Essential D with Aged Finish is a beautifully crafted dreadnought that blends vintage character with modern playability. Its aged finish gives it the look and feel of a well-loved, road-worn classic, while still delivering the clarity and punch expected from a high-end acoustic. Tonally, it’s rich and balanced — deep lows, articulate mids, and shimmering highs make it perfect for both flatpicking and fingerstyle. The neck feels smooth and fast, and the setup right out of the case is excellent. Whether you're a working musician or a passionate collector, the Essential D is a standout in its class — soulful, responsive, and built to inspire.
Project Music | Devon | May 2025
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Superb guitar. Thank you Project Music and a special thanks to Phill who went the extra mile. Would definitely recommend these guys.
David Foxall | Glasgow | February 2026
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