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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
J43
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
PRE-ORDER - Our next Atkin J43 is scheduled to land instore in August 2026. Don't miss your chance to secure this incredible and rare handmade guitar! You can also reach out to us at info@acousticcentre.com.au to discuss deposits, financing and ETAs.
The Atkin J43 'The Forty Three' is a powerful homage to the iconic Gibson J-45, blending classic vintage character with modern precision and craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Canterbury, England, Atkin Guitars has created a true masterpiece that offers exceptional tonal depth and a dynamic playing experience. The Forty Three is built with a solid mahogany body, combined with a torrefied Sitka spruce top that produces a sound reminiscent of a well-played vintage instrument. The mahogany neck and Santos rosewood fingerboard further enhance the guitar’s warm, rich tone, making it the perfect choice for singer-songwriters and players seeking a versatile, responsive, and resilient acoustic.
With a shorter scale length and pre-war scalloped bracing, the Forty Three delivers exceptional warmth and projection. Its classic round-shoulder dreadnought shape, paired with the Santos rosewood bridge and tortoise-style pickguard, evokes a timeless aesthetic. Built to emulate the early Gibson J-45, it combines all the right features for a truly vintage sound with modern precision. The subtle aged lacquer finish adds a touch of history, giving it the charm of a decades-old guitar straight out of the case. Whether you’re playing folk, blues, or country, The Forty Three offers a tonal palette that rivals some of the finest vintage guitars, while maintaining Atkin's signature quality and attention to detail.
| Top | Baked Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Headstock Overlay | Walnut |
| Logo | Atkin & Banner Decal |
| Truss Rod | Two-Way (Soundhole Adjust) |
| Fretboard | Santos Rosewood |
| Bridge | Santos Rosewood |
| Rosette | Black/White/Black |
| Binding | Grained Ivoroid |
| Bracing | Pre-war scalloped bracing |
| Lacquer Finish | High gloss nitrocellulose |
| Nut & Saddle | Bone |
| Tuners | Nickel Kluson |
| Side Dot Fingerboard Markers | White Celluloid |
| Fret Markers | MOP - Dots |
| Case | Atkin Hard shell |
| Body Length | 20 1/8" |
| Body Depth | 4 7/8" |
| Lower Bout Width | 16" |
| Total Length | 41" |
| Scale Length | 24 7/8" |
| Fingerboard Radius | 16" |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16" |
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