Atkin The Thirty Six - L36 - Baked Adirondack Spruce & Mahogany

The Atkin "The Thirty Six" L-36 is a stunning homage to the golden era of acoustic guitars, blending vintage aesthetics with modern precision for an instrument that exudes character and charm. With a baked Adirondack spruce top, this guitar offers a rich, expressive tone with exceptional clarity and dynamic range, thanks to its torrefied construction that mimics the warmth and response of well-aged wood. Paired with mahogany back and sides, the tonal palette is beautifully balanced, delivering a woody midrange, warm lows, and sparkling highs.

The guitar's craftsmanship is second to none. The pre-war scalloped bracing maximizes resonance and projection, while the aged ivoroid binding and dark sunburst top give the L-36 an elegant, timeless appeal. The Santos rosewood fretboard and bridge, complemented by mother-of-pearl dot inlays and white celluloid side markers, enhance both playability and aesthetic refinement. The 24 7/8" scale length and 16" fingerboard radius offer a comfortable, responsive playing experience, while the mahogany neck with a two-way truss rod ensures long-term stability and effortless adjustment.

The understated design choices, such as the absence of a backstrip and purfling, highlight the guitar's clean, minimalist beauty. The walnut headstock overlay with the classic Atkin decal logo adds a touch of sophistication, while the nickel Gotoh tuners provide precise tuning and vintage-inspired styling. Finished with an age-toned relic gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the L-36 radiates the look and feel of a well-loved heirloom.

Other specifications of the L36 include:

Top: Baked Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Backstrip: None
Neck: Mahogany
Truss Rod: Two-Way (Soundhole Adjust)
Headstock Overlay: Walnut
Logo: Atkin Decal
Fretboard: Santos Rosewood
Bridge: Santos Rosewood
Rosette: Black/White/Black
Purfling: None
Binding: Aged Ivoroid
Bracing: Pre-war scalloped
Lacquer Finish: Age Toned Relic Gloss Nitrocellulose - Dark Sunburst Top
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Tuners: Nickel Gotoh
Side Dot Fretboard Markers: White Celluloid
Fret Markers: Mother of Pearl Dots
Case: Atkin Black
Body Length: 19"
Body Depth: 4 3/8"
Lower Bout Width: 14 3/4"
Total Length: 39"
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Bridge Spacing: 2 1/4"
Weight: 3 lb 9 oz
Serial Number: 3434

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