Atkin OM37 Pre-War - Baked Adirondack Spruce & Madagascar Rosewood

The Atkin OM37 Pre-War is a straight-up powerhouse—steeped in vintage soul and crafted with a level of detail that borders on obsessive. At its core is a Baked Adirondack Spruce top, torrefied to unlock the raw, broken-in resonance of a guitar that’s been singing for decades. Paired with rich, complex Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, this guitar doesn’t just speak—it howls, whispers, and everything in between. It’s a cannon wrapped in elegance, built to honor the golden era of acoustic guitar making. Every inch is deliberate, from the scalloped pre-war bracing that gives it that dry, explosive tone to the age-toned nitrocellulose relic gloss finish that makes it feel like you just pulled it out of a time capsule.

Alister Atkin has carved out a legacy as one of the most respected names in boutique luthiery, and the OM37 is a perfect example of why. With a background steeped in tradition but a mindset of fearless refinement, Atkin has bridged the gap between museum-grade aesthetics and modern playability. He doesn't just build guitars—he channels them. This one is wrapped in grained ivoroid binding with herringbone purfling and a zipper backstrip, with subtle nods like the Madagascar Rosewood headstock overlay and that iconic Atkin decal logo. The ebony fretboard and bridge anchor its elegance, while mother of pearl inlays and white celluloid side dots guide your hands on a 16" radius neck that feels broken-in the second you grab it. Nickel Gotoh tuners and a bone nut and saddle round it out, ensuring every note rings with purpose and power. At just over 4 pounds, it’s light enough to move with you, but heavy enough to matter. This isn't just a guitar—it's a weapon of expression, forged by one of the best to ever do it.

Other specifications of the OM37 Pre-War include:

Top: Baked Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides: Madagascar Rosewood
Backstrip: Zipper Style
Neck: Mahogany
Truss Rod: Two-Way (Soundhole Adjust)
Headstock Overlay: Madagascar 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 1/4"
Body Depth: 4 1/8"
Lower Bout Width: 15"
Total Length: 39 1/2"
Scale Length: 25.4"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Weight: 4 lb 2 oz
Serial Number: 3580

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