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WHITE RICE

Atkin White Rice Dreadnought Aged 'Sitka Spruce / Indian Rosewood' Acoustic Guitar

Includes Hardshell Case
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Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

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 White Rice Dreadnought Aged pays homage to one of the most iconic guitars in history — Tony Rice’s legendary D-28, previously owned by Clarence White. This Historic Series model is a meticulous recreation of that revered instrument, featuring the same enlarged soundhole, overhanging fretboard, and relic’d vintage finish. Every detail has been faithfully executed to deliver the same cannon-like power and exceptional tonal character that made the original famous among bluegrass and flatpicking players.

Handcrafted in Canterbury, England, this guitar combines a Sitka spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides for immense projection, sustain, and warmth. Its scalloped X-bracing and soft V-shaped mahogany neck ensure a rich tonal balance with smooth playability. Finished in a naturally aged gloss and complete with an ebony fingerboard, ivoroid binding, and Gotoh open-gear tuners, the White Rice is an extraordinary tribute to one of the greatest dreadnoughts ever built.

  • Faithful recreation of Tony Rice’s iconic Clarence White D-28

  • Solid Sitka spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides

  • Oversized soundhole for increased projection and resonance

  • Aged nitrocellulose gloss finish for authentic vintage character

  • Includes hardshell case, certificate of authenticity

  • Body Shape Dreadnought

  • Top Solid Sitka Spruce

  • Back & Sides Solid East Indian Rosewood

  • Bracing Scalloped X-Bracing

  • Neck Mahogany (Soft V Profile)

  • Fingerboard Ebony, 16" Radius

  • Bridge Ebony, 56mm (2.2") String Spacing

  • Nut Width 43.8mm (1.72")

  • Scale Length 645mm (25.4")

  • Binding Ivoroid

  • Purfling Herringbone with Multi-Line Rosette

  • Pickguard Hand-Moulded Resin

  • Tuners Gotoh Open Gear

  • Finish Aged Natural Gloss

  • Case Hardshell Case

  • Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, 

  • Country of Origin England

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  • $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 $11 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

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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.