Our OOO-series (pronounced “triple-oh”) guitars are based very closely on the pre-war guitars which are revered by so many players. In the pre-war era there were a lot of spec changes with OOO-series guitars. Rather than give you a full history lesson, we’d like to let you know how we are currently making them at Atkin.
For our standard Atkin OOO37 without a slotted headstock we build as standard to the following specs:
Our OOO37 is prized by players who love sweet, singing trebles on a versatile all-rounder.
Top | Torrified Sitka Spruce |
Back & Sides | East Indian Rosewood |
Backstrip | Zipper Style |
Neck | Mahogany |
Headstock Overlay | East Indian Rosewood |
Logo | Atkin Decal |
Truss Rod | Two-Way (Soundhole Adjust) |
Fretboard | Ebony |
Bridge | Ebony |
Rosette | Black/White/Black |
Purfling | Herringbone |
Binding | Grained Ivoroid |
Bracing | Pre-War Scalloped |
Lacquer Finish | Nitrocellulose |
Nut & Saddle | Bone |
Tuners | Nickel Gotoh |
Side Dot Fret Markers | White Celluloid |
Fret Markers | Mother of Pearl |
Case | Atkin Oxblood |
Body Length | 19 1/4" |
Body Depth | 4 1/8" |
Lower Bout Width | 15" |
Total Length | 39 1/4" |
Scale Length | 24.9" |
Fingerboard Radius | 16" |
Nut Width | 1 3/4" |