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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
LG47
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
PRE-ORDER - Our next Atkin LG47 is scheduled to land instore in February 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.
Founded by master luthier Alister Atkin in Canterbury, England, Atkin Guitars are celebrated for their meticulous craftsmanship and vintage-inspired tone. Each instrument is hand-built using time-honoured techniques and premium tonewoods, delivering the warmth, resonance, and character of the golden-era acoustics that inspired them. Combining modern precision with classic soul, Atkin guitars have earned a reputation among discerning players worldwide for their exceptional sound and authentic feel.
The Atkin Forty Seven is a masterfully built slope-shouldered acoustic that captures the soul of Gibson’s pre-war LG-2 while enhancing its balance, playability, and projection. Handcrafted in Canterbury, England, this small-bodied gem features a baked Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides, combining vintage warmth with a lively and articulate tone. Designed for both fingerstyle and flatpicking, it delivers a remarkably full low end and expressive mids—an ideal all-rounder for players who value character and responsiveness.
True to Atkin’s heritage craftsmanship, the Forty Seven features pre-war scalloped bracing, a comfortable C-shaped mahogany neck, and a stunning aged nitrocellulose finish. Its Santos rosewood fretboard and bridge, Kluson tuners, hand-bevelled tortoiseshell pickguard and subtle (and realistic!) aging process complete a design that feels every bit as inspiring as its vintage ancestors—while playing smoother and sounding more balanced than ever.
Baked Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides for classic warmth and clarity
Pre-war scalloped X-bracing for enhanced projection and tonal balance
Comfortable C-shape mahogany neck ideal for both fingerstyle and strumming
Aged nitrocellulose finish with vintage-correct appointments
Includes Atkin hardshell case for premium protection
Top Baked Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Mahogany
Headstock Overlay Walnut
Fretboard Santos Rosewood
Bridge Santos Rosewood
Bracing Pre-war Scalloped
Binding Cream Celluloid
Rosette Black/White/Black
Pickguard Hand-bevelled Tortoiseshell Celluloid
Tuners Nickel Kluson
Nut & Saddle Bone
Finish Aged or Mirror Nitrocellulose
Scale Length 24 7/8"
Nut Width 1 11/16"
Fingerboard Radius 16"
Body Length 19"
Body Depth 4 1/2"
Lower Bout Width 14 1/2"
Case Atkin Hardshell
INSTRUMENTS AND AMPLIFIERS
Free courier shipping on all instruments over $999 to designated areas* – some exceptions apply. Express shipping is available for an additional fee of $79.
Shipments on orders below $499 will incur a shipping charge of $69 for Standard Shipping or $149 for Express Shipping. Orders between $499 and $999 will incur a shipping charge of $49 for Standard Shipping or $129 for Express Shipping.
Exemptions: TAS / WA / NT / FNQ and any non-metro or rural areas. Shipments on orders to these areas below $499 will incur a shipping charge of $129 for Standard Shipping or $199 for Express Shipping. Orders between $499 and $1999 will incur a shipping charge of $99 for Standard Shipping or $179 for Express Shipping.
Used instruments fall outside of our usual shipping policy, and shipping to most addresses will be $69 - $99, as shown at checkout.
Heavy items may incur additional freight charges, based on courier rates. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
ACCESSORIES
Free standard Australia Post shipping on all accessories over $99 Australia-wide. Express shipping is available for an additional $15. Orders below $99 incur a flat rate shipping charge of $11.
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Occasionally, due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free shipping. We reserve the right to retract the 'free shipping' offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery. Please note that all instruments, amplifiers and large items will require a signature on delivery. We cannot give authority to leave an item without a signature unless we have the purchasers written authority to do so.
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We offer 3 Months interest free on purchases under $1000, and 6 Months interest free on purchases over $1000.
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We endeavour to show the actual instrument in stock whenever possible, but the guitar in stock may differ slightly from the one shown on our website. Materials used can look different from guitar to guitar, including timber grain and colour, parts colours and finishing. If an instrument is a one-of-a-kind or preowned guitar, the picture will always be of the actual guitar in stock, but production models may have slight variations to the picture shown.
If you're after a particular look, feel free to email us at info@acousticcentre.com.au or send us a message through our chat service to request photos of the actual guitar in stock. We are more than happy to send through pictures of all in-stock guitars, to make your choice easier.
Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain / colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!
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