Atkin The Thirty Six - L36 Custom - Baked Adirondack Spruce & Pomelle Sapele

Description The Atkin The Thirty Six – L36 Custom is a guitar that glows with both beauty and character, a creation shaped by the vision of Alister Atkin, whose work has become a bridge between the golden age of acoustic instruments and the artistry of today. Inspired by the compact elegance of the early Gibson L-series, the L36 Custom carries that lineage forward with a voice that is lively, intimate, and endlessly expressive. It is a guitar that invites the player into a personal dialogue, one that feels as natural as breathing. At the center of this instrument lies a baked Adirondack spruce top, chosen for its strength, clarity, and dynamic range. The torrefaction process gives it the openness and maturity of a well-loved vintage instrument, ready to respond with warmth and sparkle to the lightest touch or the strongest strum. Paired with pomelle sapele back and sides, the guitar’s tonal character is both clear and richly textured, with shimmering highs, a balanced midrange, and a woody resonance that lingers in the air. Pre-war scalloped bracing allows the top to move with freedom, giving every note vitality and depth. The details of the L36 Custom reflect Alister Atkin’s devotion to craft. A figured mahogany neck provides strength and stability, its two-way truss rod accessed through the soundhole for subtle adjustment. The Indian rosewood fretboard and bridge offer a warm tonal foundation and a smooth playing feel, complemented by mother-of-pearl dot inlays and black celluloid side markers. The headstock carries a maple overlay crowned with a mother-of-pearl Atkin inlay, a subtle signature that gleams against the sunburst finish. Nickel Gotoh tuners with white buttons add a touch of vintage charm while ensuring stability and accuracy. Visually, the guitar is radiant. The sunburst top glows beneath an age-toned relic gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, its gentle patina evoking the presence of a cherished vintage instrument. The black and white rosette and purfling bring understated refinement, while cream binding outlines the body with soft contrast. On the back, a multi-color backstrip highlights the dramatic figure of pomelle sapele, a wood whose shimmering grain patterns give the instrument a visual texture as lyrical as its sound. The proportions of the L36 Custom make it a joy to hold and play. With a body length of 19 inches, a depth of 4 3/8 inches, and a lower bout of 14 3/4 inches, it is compact yet full of voice. Its 24 7/8-inch scale length, 16-inch fingerboard radius, and 43mm nut width create a perfect blend of comfort and versatility. At just 3 pounds 13 ounces, it feels feather-light, ready to resonate against the player’s chest and respond instantly to every nuance. Housed in its black Atkin case, the L36 Custom is a guitar that embodies the best of Alister Atkin’s artistry. It is at once a tribute to the past and a creation for the present, a small-bodied instrument that carries both intimacy and strength. In its voice are whispers of old folk songs, the lilt of early blues, and the promise of music yet unwritten, making it a trusted companion for those who seek inspiration in every note. Other specifications of the L36 include: Top: Baked Adirondack Spruce Back & Sides: Pomelle Sapele Backstrip: Multi-Color Neck: Figured Mahogany Truss Rod: Two-Way (Soundhole Adjust) Headstock Overlay: Maple Logo: MOP Atkin Inlay Fretboard: Indian Rosewood Bridge: Indian Rosewood Rosette: Black/White/Black Purfling: Black/White/Black Binding: Cream Bracing: Pre-war scalloped Lacquer Finish: Age Toned Relic Gloss Nitrocellulose - Sunburst Nut & Saddle: Bone Tuners: Nickel Gotoh with White Buttons Side Dot Fretboard Markers: Black Celluloid Fret Markers: Mother of Pearl Dots Case: Atkin Black Body Length: 19" Body Depth: 4 3/8" Lower Bout Width: 14 3/4" Total Length: 39" Scale Length: 24 7/8" Fingerboard Radius: 16" Nut Width: 1.69291" (43mm) Weight: 3 lb 13 oz Serial Number: 3848 For more information about the Atkin The Thirty Six, please contact us. Manufacturer Atkin Actual Weight 3.13 Model L36 Body Style L Series Slope Shoulder Condition Brand New