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Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 10:54:13 +0100
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To: Joseph Eveson <evesonjj@gmail.com>
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Hi Joseph

Thanks for the email.

We do quite a few custom builds with Atkin as well as stock a good range 
of standard models for customers to try.

I will email Atkin now to double check pricing for your spec and confirm 
a exact price once I hear back from them.

Off the top of my head it should only add £200-300 to the price of a 
standard model.

Lead time is normally 3-6 months so we should have plenty of time to get 
it sorted.

25% deposit to get the order on the system & then balance due on 
collection/shipping.

Let me know if theres anything you need from us and your more than 
welcome to pop by the shop to try a few Atkins and have a chat about the 
options.

Speak soon
Phil
:)

On 2026-05-11 17:07, Joseph Eveson wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm doing some forward planning for my 40th next year and exploring
> some custom shop options - would you mind giving me some information
> about how you guys do it? I haven't ordered a custom guitar before so
> I've got no clue. I contacted Atkin themselves first and they directed
> me to you.
> 
> Essentially, I'd like a J43 - but I'd prefer an ebony fingerboard
> rather than rosewood and I'd like it to be aged in the way that you
> do. I'd also prefer a wider nut (I'm a fingerstyle player).
> 
> If I were to go ahead with you guys, the could you tell me:
> 
> Would I have the option to choose the soundboard wood? Is there a red
> spruce option?
> 
> What would be the approx cost of the above guitar (I appreciate it
> would be approximate, but if could give a rough idea, then it would
> help me plan)
> 
> The deposit you'd need to get started
> 
> When you would need the balance to be paid
> 
> The lead time to have it made (again, approximate is fine)
> 
> Many thanks,
> 
> Joe