Atkin The Nineteen All Black - Baked Adirondack Spruce & Mahogany

Description The Atkin The Nineteen All Black is a guitar that carries with it the voice of tradition, tempered by the imagination of a master luthier. Alister Atkin has long been celebrated for his uncanny ability to capture the soul of the golden era of guitar making while still crafting instruments that feel fresh and alive in the hands of today’s players. With The Nineteen All Black, he has taken that vision to a new height, weaving together the heritage of classic materials with an aesthetic that is bold, striking, and unmistakably modern. At the heart of this guitar lies a top of baked Adirondack spruce, prized for its clarity, dynamic range, and the way it responds to the lightest touch or the heaviest hand. Time and heat treatment lend it the qualities of a well-seasoned soundboard, giving the guitar a voice that is both mature and vibrant. The back and sides of mahogany add warmth, focus, and an earthy character, creating the perfect complement to the Adirondack’s brilliance. Together they produce a tone that is full of life, equally capable of delivering shimmering highs and a strong, confident midrange that is ideal for both fingerstyle and flatpicking. The Nineteen All Black draws the eye with its daring finish. The baked Adirondack spruce top has been dressed in a deep black nitrocellulose lacquer, finished in Atkin’s age toned relic gloss. This touch of character brings a lived-in quality to the guitar, as if it has already shared years of songs and stories with its player. Cream binding frames the silhouette with quiet elegance, while the cream rosette adds a subtle contrast against the darkness of the top. Every detail is chosen with intention, from the Santos rosewood fretboard and bridge to the maple headstock overlay carrying the Atkin decal with its banner, a sign of Alister’s commitment to both beauty and authenticity. Built with pre-war X scalloped bracing, the guitar channels the best of vintage design, unlocking power and resonance that belies its refined weight of only 3 pounds 11 ounces. The neck, carved from mahogany, rests easily in the hand and is guided by a two-way truss rod with soundhole adjustment for precision and stability. Mother of pearl dot markers glimmer along the fretboard, with cream side dots providing understated guidance. The nickel Gotoh tuners, bone nut and saddle, and carefully selected Santos rosewood ensure lasting stability, intonation, and tonal richness. With dimensions that strike the perfect balance for comfort and projection, The Nineteen All Black is an instrument that feels like an extension of the player. Its 24 7/8-inch scale length, 16-inch fingerboard radius, and nut width of 45 millimeters provide both familiarity and fluidity, making it a joy to explore for hours on end. Delivered in an Atkin black case, it stands as much a work of art as it does a trusted companion for the stage, studio, or quiet evenings at home. Alister Atkin has always been more than a builder of guitars. He is a craftsman who understands that the finest instruments are not just tools, but vessels for expression, memory, and the intimate dialogue between wood and hands. The Nineteen All Black embodies this philosophy, offering not only a remarkable voice, but also a striking presence that demands to be played and cherished. It is a guitar that feels timeless, a creation that honors the past while speaking with the confidence of the present. Other specifications of The Nineteen include: Top: Baked Adirondack Spruce Back & Sides: Mahogany Backstrip: None Neck: Mahogany Truss Rod: Two-Way (Soundhole Adjust) Headstock Overlay: Maple Logo: Atkin Decal with Banner Fretboard: Santos Rosewood Bridge: Santos Rosewood Rosette: Cream Purfling: None Binding: Cream Bracing: Pre-war X Scalloped Lacquer Finish: Age Toned Relic Gloss Nitrocellulose - Black Top Nut & Saddle: Bone Tuners: Nickel Gotoh Side Dot Fretboard Markers: Cream Fret Markers: Mother of Pearl Dots Case: Atkin Black Body Length: 18 1/2" Body Depth: 4 7/8" Lower Bout Width: 15" Total Length: 38 3/4" Scale Length: 24 7/8" Fingerboard Radius: 16" Nut Width: 1.77165" (45mm) Weight: 3 lb 11 oz Serial Number: 3868 For more information about the Atkin The Nineteen, please contact us. Manufacturer Atkin Actual Weight 3.11 Model The Nineteen Body Style Slope D Condition Brand New Series Slope Shoulder Color All Black