Atkin D37 Black Top - Baked Adirondack Spruce & Macassar Ebony

Description The Atkin D37 Black Top is an instrument that radiates both elegance and power, a guitar shaped by the vision and devotion of Alister Atkin, whose work continues to bridge the golden age of steel-string acoustics with the needs of today’s discerning players. With its bold aesthetic and commanding voice, this Dreadnought carries the heritage of the great pre-war instruments while offering something uniquely modern in character. At its core lies a baked Adirondack spruce top, chosen for its strength, clarity, and dynamic range. Through the process of baking, the wood takes on the responsiveness and openness of decades-old spruce, delivering a tone that is mature, complex, and immediate. This top is paired with Macassar ebony back and sides, a rare and striking tonewood that provides both a rich, dark beauty and a sonic character of exceptional depth. The result is a sound that balances power with shimmering overtones, capable of filling a room yet equally expressive in delicate passages. Pre-war scalloped bracing supports the top, allowing it to breathe with remarkable sensitivity and projection. Visually, the D37 Black Top is stunning. The age-toned relic gloss nitrocellulose lacquer lends the guitar a sense of timelessness, with the black top finish offering a bold contrast to the natural shimmer of Macassar ebony. The herringbone purfling and grained ivoroid binding frame the body with a touch of vintage refinement, while the zipper-style backstrip adds a final nod to tradition. The black and white rosette completes the look, understated yet elegant. Every detail evokes the aura of a classic instrument, yet the presence of the black top makes it feel daring and distinct. The mahogany neck carries an ebony fingerboard set with mother-of-pearl markers, a combination that feels both luxurious and precise beneath the fingers. Black celluloid side dots offer subtle guidance, while the ebony bridge provides a foundation of strength and tonal clarity. The headstock is overlaid in ebony, crowned with a mother-of-pearl Atkin inlay that reflects light with quiet dignity. Nickel Gotoh tuners complete the headstock with reliable performance and vintage-inspired beauty. In the hands, the D37 Black Top has a commanding presence. Its body length of 20 inches, depth of 4 7/8 inches, and lower bout width of 15 5/8 inches give it the stature of a true Dreadnought, while the 25.4-inch scale length and 16-inch fingerboard radius provide both power and playability. The 43mm nut width offers comfort for chords and single-note runs alike. At 4 pounds 15 ounces, it feels solid yet responsive, a perfect balance of strength and resonance. Housed in its black Atkin case, the D37 Black Top stands as a testament to Alister Atkin’s dedication to building guitars that honor the past while inspiring the future. It is an instrument that carries both beauty and authority, capable of leading a song with bold strums or unveiling quiet intricacies through gentle touch. More than a guitar, it is a companion for players who seek both tradition and individuality, alive with the spirit of music that transcends time. Other specifications of the D37 include: Top: Baked Adirondack Spruce Back & Sides: Macassar Ebony Backstrip: Zipper Style Neck: Mahogany Truss Rod: Two-Way (Soundhole Adjust) Headstock Overlay: Ebony Logo: MOP Atkin Inlay Fretboard: Ebony Bridge: Ebony Rosette: Black/White/Black Purfling: Herringbone Binding: Grained Ivoroid Bracing: Pre-war scalloped Lacquer Finish: Age Toned Relic Gloss Nitrocellulose - Black Top Nut & Saddle: Bone Tuners: Nickel Gotoh Side Dot Fretboard Markers: Black Celluloid Fret Markers: Mother of Pearl 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: 1.69" (43mm) Weight: 4 lb 15 oz Serial Number: 3847 For more information about the Atkin D37, please contact us. Manufacturer Atkin Actual Weight 4.15 Series 37 Body Style Dreadnought Model D37 Condition Brand New Color Black Top