Atkin LG47 'The Forty Seven' Acoustic Guitar

Founded by master luthier Alister Atkin in Canterbury, England, Atkin Guitars are celebrated for their meticulous craftsmanship and vintage-inspired tone. Each instrument is hand-built using time-honoured techniques and premium tonewoods, delivering the warmth, resonance, and character of the golden-era acoustics that inspired them. Combining modern precision with classic soul, Atkin guitars have earned a reputation among discerning players worldwide for their exceptional sound and authentic feel.

The Atkin Forty Seven is a masterfully built slope-shouldered acoustic that captures the soul of Gibson’s pre-war LG-2 while enhancing its balance, playability, and projection. Handcrafted in Canterbury, England, this small-bodied gem features a baked Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides, combining vintage warmth with a lively and articulate tone. Designed for both fingerstyle and flatpicking, it delivers a remarkably full low end and expressive mids—an ideal all-rounder for players who value character and responsiveness.

True to Atkin’s heritage craftsmanship, the Forty Seven features pre-war scalloped bracing, a comfortable C-shaped mahogany neck, and a stunning aged nitrocellulose finish. Its Santos rosewood fretboard and bridge, Kluson tuners, hand-bevelled tortoiseshell pickguard and subtle (and realistic!) aging process complete a design that feels every bit as inspiring as its vintage ancestors—while playing smoother and sounding more balanced than ever.

• Baked Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides for classic warmth and clarity

• Pre-war scalloped X-bracing for enhanced projection and tonal balance

• Comfortable C-shape mahogany neck ideal for both fingerstyle and strumming

• Aged nitrocellulose finish with vintage-correct appointments

• Includes Atkin hardshell case for premium protection

Specs

• Top Baked Sitka Spruce

• Back & Sides Mahogany

• Neck Mahogany

• Headstock Overlay Walnut

• Fretboard Santos Rosewood

• Bridge Santos Rosewood

• Bracing Pre-war Scalloped

• Binding Cream Celluloid

• Rosette Black/White/Black

• Pickguard Hand-bevelled Tortoiseshell Celluloid

• Tuners Nickel Kluson

• Nut & Saddle Bone

• Finish Aged or Mirror Nitrocellulose

• Scale Length 24 7/8"

• Nut Width 1 11/16"

• Fingerboard Radius 16"

• Body Length 19"

• Body Depth 4 1/2"

• Lower Bout Width 14 1/2"

• Case Atkin Hardshell