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Among professional blues and fingerstyle guitarists, the Atkin L-1 is considered a reference instrument in its class, comparable to Collings, Huss \u0026amp; Dalton, or Santa Cruz.\u003cbr\u003eThis 2012 example is a sought-after collector's item for purists: classically seasoned Sitka spruce top without thermal pre-treatment, high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer without artificial aging – after more than ten years of natural maturation, the guitar sounds and looks exactly as an instrument that has truly been played should. Those who dislike the relic look and baked tops, and instead prefer organically matured instruments, will find a rare opportunity in this early Atkin example. The sound is fantastic. Fishman pickup installed. 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Genuine patina instead of artificial hairline cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eParlor Body, 12-Fret, Scale Length 632 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact L-1 body style with neck joint at the 12th fret. 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