2022 - Atkin White Rice Dreadnought - Baked Sitka Spruce & Indian Rosewood

The 2022 Atkin White Rice Dreadnought is a guitar born from reverence for tradition and sculpted with the artistry of a modern master. Though pre-owned, it remains in excellent condition, carrying itself with the dignity and readiness of an instrument meant for many lifetimes of music. It radiates the essence of a golden era dreadnought, yet it bears the unmistakable character and touch that only Atkin can bring.

Its top is crafted from baked Sitka spruce, its fibers aged and awakened by the baking process to deliver a response that is both immediate and seasoned. This top is paired with back and sides of East Indian rosewood, a combination that balances shimmering trebles with a dark, sonorous low end. The classic zipper-style backstrip runs elegantly between the rosewood plates, a detail that whispers of history and craftsmanship. Pre-war scalloped bracing lies beneath the surface, coaxing out a tone that is powerful yet nuanced, articulate in the softest passages and thunderous when driven.

The mahogany neck rests in the hand with natural comfort, shaped for long hours of play and precision. Its soundhole-adjustable two-way truss rod ensures stability, while the headstock overlay of East Indian rosewood carries the simple Atkin decal, a mark of pride and authenticity. The ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge add both strength and beauty, serving as a steadfast platform for tone and resonance. With a 25.4-inch scale length, 1 11/16-inch nut, and a 16-inch radius, this dreadnought offers playability that is as fluid as its voice is commanding.

Visual details speak in quiet poetry. The herringbone purfling dances around the baked spruce top, framed by grained ivoroid binding that sets off the age-toned relic gloss nitrocellulose finish with striking elegance. A bound, large soundhole is ringed with black and white, and the dalmatian celluloid pickguard adds a touch of vintage flair. There are no fretboard inlays to interrupt the ebony surface, leaving the stage uncluttered for the player’s hands. Black celluloid side dots guide the way discreetly, their subtlety in keeping with the guitar’s understated refinement.

Nickel Gotoh tuners gleam against the headstock, their reliability ensuring that the guitar always sings in tune. Bone nut and saddle enhance clarity and sustain, carrying every note with purity. At just 4 pounds 7 ounces, the guitar is remarkably light for its power, ready to fill a room with projection yet effortless to hold. Its Atkin black case protects it with grace, completing the sense of an instrument that is both finely made and lovingly cared for.

The 2022 Atkin White Rice Dreadnought in baked Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood is more than a guitar. It is an heirloom in the making, steeped in tradition yet alive with modern artistry. Its voice is rich, open, and deeply human, inviting the player to discover new songs while honoring the timeless sound of those who came before.

Other specifications of the White Rice Dreadnought include:

• Top: Baked Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
• Backstrip: Zipper Style
• Neck: Mahogany
• Truss Rod: Two-Way (Soundhole Adjust)
• Headstock Overlay: East Indian Rosewood
• Logo: Atkin Decal
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Rosette: Black/White/Black - Bound Large Soundhole
• Purfling: Herringbone
• Binding: Grained Ivoroid
• Bracing: Pre-war scalloped
• Lacquer Finish: Age Toned Relic Gloss Nitrocellulose
• Nut & Saddle: Bone
• Tuners: Nickel Gotoh
• Side Dot Fretboard Markers: Black Celluloid
• Pickguard: Dalmatian Celluloid
• Fret Markers: None
• Case: Atkin Black
• Body Length: 20"
• Body Depth: 4 7/8"
• Lower Bout Width: 15 5/8"
• Total Length: 40 1/4"
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"
• Weight: 4 lb 7 oz
• Serial Number: 2299

For more information about the Atkin White Rice Dreadnought, please contact us.

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