Atkin D37 Heavy Relic
Behind the distinctive voice of Atkin Guitars is Alister Atkin — not just a luthier, but a true musical instrument researcher who has dedicated his life to studying and reviving vintage guitars.
Alister began his journey in the music world as a guitar repairman. He spent countless hours restoring, repairing, and deeply studying thousands of pre-war guitars from the 1930s. This invaluable experience gave him a profound understanding of what truly defines a “vintage tone,” and what elements make those old guitars timeless legends.
With decades of accumulated knowledge, Alister founded Atkin Guitars with a mission not to simply replicate vintage guitars, but to capture their spirit — creating new instruments that carry the soul and character of pre-war classics with exceptional authenticity.
Atkin D37 Baked Sitka Spruce / Indian Rosewood
This is Atkin’s most popular model — a classic dreadnought brought to life with stunning craftsmanship. The D37 isn’t just another dreadnought; it’s a faithful reinterpretation of the finest vintage dreadnoughts from the 1930s, capturing subtle details like body proportions, contours, bracing depth, and angles — resulting in that rich vintage tone so many guitarists desire.
True 1930s pre-war dreadnoughts now command prices upwards of 3 million Baht, making them unreachable for most. The Atkin D37 brings that same magic within reach.
Meticulous Heavy Relic Work
What truly sets the D37 apart is its expert Heavy Relic aging. Every guitar is painstakingly aged to look naturally worn — with detailed marks, scuffs, and fading across the top, back, and every corner of the body. Even the bridge pins, saddle, and nut, all made from real bone, are relic’d to reflect decades of use. Alister Atkin’s attention to these subtle details gives you an instrument that doesn’t just look vintage — it feels like it has lived through time.
Scalloped Bracing – The Heart of the Sound At the core of the D37’s big, full-bodied tone is its scalloped bracing, a technique developed by Alister himself. It allows the top to resonate freely and dynamically, producing a sound that’s rich, powerful, and dimensional.
Big, Bold Tone – Studio or Stage With a combination of structural mastery and the finest tonewoods, the Atkin D37 delivers powerful projection and rich warmth — perfect whether you’re on stage or in the studio.
For Collectors Seeking True Value While authentic vintage guitars from the 1930s may be rare and prohibitively expensive, the Atkin D37 Heavy Relicoffers collectors and vintage tone lovers a chance to own a guitar of equal character and craftsmanship, at a much more attainable price.
Now available at Cin Guitars, The Promenade.
