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).

The "Black Pearl" J43 is Atkin's take on the tuxedo-trimmed guitars of the early 1930's. Built with Maple back & sides, the J43 Black Pearl delivers huge low end, a crisp high-midrange, and shimmering, round, trebles. A serious contender for anyone chasing the tone of a fabled "Banner" era dreadnought!

We also admire Atkin's embrace of a heavy 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.