The Atkin J-43 should be a serious contender for anyone chasing the tone of a fabled "Banner" era dreadnought.

Why We Love This

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 J-43 is the flagship slope-shouldered dreadnought in the Atkin lineup. With huge low end, a crisp high-midrange, and fat, round, trebles, the J-43 should be a serious contender for anyone chasing the tone of a fabled "Banner" era dreadnought.

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.

*Video is of previously sold instrument with identical specs.