Atkin Guitars J43 Black Top Heavy Aged
The Atkin J43 Blacktop Heavy Aged is a beautifully built acoustic guitar that takes its cues from the legendary Gibson J-45, offering that warm, balanced tone and old-school charm so many players love. Made by Atkin Guitars in the UK, this model stands out with their signature heavy aging—so it not only sounds like a vintage gem, it looks and feels like one too.
Tonally, the J43 has a lovely, full voice with strong mids and a solid low end. Thanks to its shorter scale length and comfy fingerboard radius, it’s super friendly for both strumming and fingerpicking. And that worn-in finish? It doesn’t just look cool—it helps the guitar sound open and resonant, like it's been your go-to for years.
Condition: New |
Brand: Atkin |
Body Type: Slope Shoulder Dreadnaught |
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose |
Body Material: Mahogany |
Top Material: Torrified Sitka Spruce |
Bracing: Hand Scalloped X |
Pickup: n/a |
Bridge Material: Ebony |
Saddle String Spacing: 54,7mm / 2 5/32" |
Saddle: Bone |
Neck Shape: Modern C |
Fretboard Material: Ebony |
Fretboard Radius: 12" |
Nut Width: 44,45mm / 1-3/4" |
Neck Material: Mahogany |
Scale Length: 25,4" |