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Atkin ADJ38 'The Thirty Eight' Acoustic Guitar

Includes Hardshell Case
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Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

The Atkin Thirty Eight is a slope-shoulder powerhouse designed for players who love the depth, authority and piano-like clarity of a great dreadnought-style acoustic. Built with a longer 25.4" scale length, the Thirty Eight delivers increased string tension and projection, driving the top harder for enhanced volume, definition and dynamic range. The combination of baked Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood produces a rich, expansive voice with strong low-end presence, clear trebles and a beautifully balanced midrange.

True to Atkin's vintage-inspired approach, the Thirty Eight features scalloped X-bracing, an aged or mirror nitrocellulose finish and elegant detailing throughout. The mahogany neck and bound Santos rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth, confident playing feel, while classic appointments such as double diamond inlays and cream celluloid binding complete the timeless aesthetic. Effortless to play yet tonally commanding, it's ideal for serious acoustic musicians who want power without sacrificing balance.

Features

  • Baked Sitka spruce top delivers enhanced resonance and a vintage-style response.
  • Indian rosewood back and sides add deep bass and piano-like clarity to the voice.
  • Long 25.4" scale length increases string tension for greater projection and definition.
  • Scalloped X-bracing adds power, balance and dynamic range across the fretboard.
  • Classic slope-shoulder design with double diamond inlays and cream celluloid binding completes the vintage-inspired aesthetic.

Specs

  • Top: Baked Sitka spruce
  • Back & sides: Indian rosewood
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Headstock overlay: Ebony
  • Logo: Mother-of-pearl
  • Headstock inlay: MOP double diamond
  • Truss rod: Dual action
  • Fingerboard: Bound Santos rosewood
  • Bridge: Santos rosewood
  • Rosette: Black/cream/black
  • Binding: Cream celluloid
  • Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
  • Finish: Aged or mirror nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Nut & saddle: Bone
  • Tuners: Nickel Kluson
  • Side dot markers: Black celluloid
  • Fret markers: Atkin double diamonds
  • Body length: 20 1/8"
  • Body depth: 4 7/8"
  • Lower bout width: 16"
  • Total length: 41 1/2"
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Fingerboard radius: 16"
  • Nut width: 1 11/16"
  • Includes: Atkin hardshell case

Instruments & Amps

  • Free courier shipping on orders over $1499 to eligible metro areas

  • $49–$69 standard shipping on lower-value orders

  • Express shipping available for an additional fee

  • Regional and remote areas may incur higher freight costs

Accessories

  • Free standard shipping on orders over $99

  • Flat $8.99 shipping under $99

  • $15 express shipping available

Delivery Details

  • All orders ship with tracking

  • Instruments and large items require signature on delivery

  • If freight costs exceed expectations, we’ll contact you before shipping

Shipping rates, eligibility, and delivery options are confirmed at checkout based on your location.

Ways To Pay

Buy Now, Pay Later

  • Zip – 3 months interest-free under $1,000, 6 months interest-free over $1,000

  • Afterpay – available at checkout

Pay in Full

  • Credit & Debit Card

  • PayPal

  • Bank Transfer

Rent to Own

  • Studio19 Rentals – low monthly payments with the option to buy later

All prices are in AUD and include GST. Payment options are shown at checkout.

Returns

  • If something’s not right, please contact us first and we’ll help you work through the best solution

  • Returns, exchanges, repairs, or credits are available for faulty or misdescribed items

  • Return requests should be made within 7 days of delivery

  • Freight charges aren’t refundable

  • Non-faulty returns may incur return shipping and a small restocking fee

  • Opened consumables (including strings and picks) can’t be returned

Returns are assessed case-by-case so we can ensure the fairest outcome for everyone.

  • We aim to show the exact guitar in stock whenever possible

  • For one-of-a-kind or preowned instruments, photos will always be of the actual guitar you’ll receive

  • Production models may vary slightly in timber grain, colour, finish, or hardware due to natural materials

  • If you’d like to see the exact guitar before buying, just ask — we’re happy to send photos of the instrument in stock

  • Where multiple guitars are available, you can choose the exact one you receive

Please note: natural cosmetic variations aren’t considered faults, but if you have any questions about appearance, we’re always happy to help before purchase.