Atkin White Rice Dreadnought - Baked Sitka Spruce & Indian Rosewood

The Atkin White Rice Dreadnought is a bold, rootsy powerhouse designed in collaboration with bluegrass legends—and it shows. With a top crafted from torrefied Sitka spruce and paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides, this guitar delivers the kind of thunderous low end, crisp highs, and rich overtones that define the sound of American acoustic music. Whether you're chopping rhythm or taking a solo break, the White Rice has the headroom, punch, and projection to hold its own in any jam session or studio setting. A pre-war scalloped bracing pattern unlocks its full tonal potential, giving it that dry, vintage clarity players crave. Add in the age-toned relic gloss nitrocellulose finish and you’ve got an instrument that looks and feels like it’s already lived a storied life.

Built in Canterbury, England, Atkin Guitars has become one of the most respected boutique acoustic makers in the world, with Alister Atkin at the helm. His commitment to vintage tone, aesthetic authenticity, and meticulous craftsmanship has earned the admiration of top-tier musicians and collectors alike. The White Rice model is a perfect example of that dedication—it’s not just an homage to the classic dreadnoughts of the past, it’s a refined, player-focused evolution.

This dreadnought features a sleek mahogany neck topped with a 16" radius ebony fretboard, offering effortless playability across all 20 frets. The large bound soundhole, framed by a bold black/white/black rosette, adds both visual flair and tonal nuance. No fret markers on the board give it a clean, focused look, while black celluloid side dots keep your orientation clear. The striking dalmatian pickguard adds a nod to traditional aesthetics with a touch of personality. Finished off with a classic herringbone purfling, grained ivoroid binding, zipper-style backstrip, and nickel Gotoh tuners, this guitar is a visual and tonal knockout. Weighing in at 4 lb 10 oz and housed in a custom Atkin black case, the White Rice Dreadnought is built for players who want vintage soul, modern performance, and a sound that commands attention.

Other specifications of the White Rice Dreadnought 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 - Bound Large Soundhole
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: Black Celluloid
Pickguard: Dalmatian Celluloid
Fret Markers: None
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 3/4"
Weight: 4 lb 10 oz
Serial Number: 3587

For more information about the Atkin White Rice Dreadnought, please contact us.