The Atkin ASJ is far from a "bright" sounding guitar, despite what you've heard about Maple.

TME is happy to welcome Atkin Guitars to our fold! What makes us sit up and take note, with so many great instruments already in our showroom? Simply put ~ sound. Atkin's unique scalloped bracing configuration and super-thin aged lacquer finish result in a guitar that's surprisingly open and big-sounding (they've got a lot more oomph in the low end than you'd expect).

This ASJ recalls the well-known small jumbos of the 1950's; and it features beautiful flamed Maple back & sides in place of the Standard Mahogany. It's far from a "bright" sounding guitar, despite what you've heard about Maple; but it's got all the crispness needed to sit presently in a mix. The low end is downright huge for a guitar this size. And it makes a beautiful, well-defined backup when used to accompany vocals.

We also admire Atkin's embrace of a naturally aged finish. At the end of the day, what's more important -- being able to see your reflection in a guitar's finish, or being inspired by its sound when you pick it up? Vibe. Tone. Playability. If you want it all, produced with the expertise of a boutique-level workshop, we suggest giving an Atkin serious consideration. Priced with the builder's own hard case, made by TKL.