Atkin OO37s - Baked Sitka Spruce & Indian Rosewood - Black

Description The Atkin OO37s is a masterful tribute to the elegance of pre-war acoustics, infused with the artistry and devotion that define Alister Atkin’s work. Known for his ability to recreate the timeless voice and feel of vintage instruments, Atkin approaches each build with a reverence for history and a passion for tone. The OO37s embodies this philosophy beautifully, offering a refined small-bodied guitar that sings with balance, clarity, and an intimacy that inspires. At the center of its voice lies a top of baked Sitka spruce, chosen not only for its strength and responsiveness but also for the maturity that the baking process brings. This seasoned top responds with warmth and nuance, making every note feel as though it has already been shaped by years of music. The back and sides of East Indian rosewood add depth and resonance, giving the guitar a shimmering sustain that complements its clear and articulate projection. Paired with a mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, and ebony bridge, the OO37s offers both tonal richness and the kind of smooth, reliable playability that makes it an inviting companion. The beauty of this guitar lies not just in its sound but also in its striking details. Finished in a rich black nitrocellulose lacquer, aged to a relic gloss that suggests decades of faithful playing, it carries a character that feels both vintage and alive. The herringbone purfling, grained ivoroid binding, and zipper-style backstrip bring classic touches of pre-war elegance, while the black and white rosette adds a subtle frame around the soundhole. The East Indian rosewood headstock overlay bears the Atkin decal with quiet pride, completed by nickel Gotoh tuners that blend vintage styling with modern dependability. Inside, pre-war scalloped bracing allows the baked Sitka top to breathe with freedom, enhancing its responsiveness and ensuring that the guitar’s voice is full of nuance. From delicate fingerpicking passages to rhythmic strumming, the OO37s responds with immediacy, offering a balance of warmth and brightness that feels perfectly suited to its size. The bone nut and saddle translate vibrations faithfully, allowing every note to ring with clarity and resonance. The proportions of the OO37s make it as comfortable as it is expressive. With a total length of 38 inches, a body length of 19 3/8 inches, and a lower bout of 14 1/4 inches, it sits gracefully against the player without ever feeling cumbersome. Its 24 7/8 inch scale length and 1.77 inch nut width offer a versatile playing surface, ideal for intricate chord voicings or melodic exploration. Weighing just 3 pounds 14 ounces, it feels light and effortless in the hands, yet its voice carries far beyond its modest frame. Housed in its Atkin black case, the OO37s stands as both a finely crafted instrument and a living expression of Alister Atkin’s dedication to the golden age of guitar building. It is a guitar that invites intimacy, rewards expression, and carries within it the soul of tradition, ready to become part of a new musical story in the hands of its player. Other specifications of the OO37s 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 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: White Celluloid Fret Markers: Mother of Pearl Case: Atkin Black Body Length: 19 3/8" Body Depth: 4" Lower Bout Width: 14 1/4" Total Length: 38" Scale Length: 24 7/8" Fingerboard Radius: 16" Nut Width: 1.77" (45mm) Weight: 3 lb 14 oz Serial Number: 3808 For more information about the Atkin OO37s, please contact us. Manufacturer Atkin Actual Weight 3.14 Series 37 Body Style 00, 12 Fret Model OO37s Color Black