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Hi Joe
Hope all is well
Just a quick email to let you know we have just received a J43 from 
Atkin if you want to pop by to take a look ....
Phil :)


On 2026-05-20 19:10, Joseph Eveson wrote:
> Hi Phil,
> 
> No worries at all there isn't a rush. I really appreciate all the
> advice and information!
> 
> The Hawaiian master with the custom options and the whisky sunset
> finish sounds great so far - I'd want to go with the Waverly tuners
> too if I went that way.
> 
> I think the best thing to do now might be to come in in July and play
> what you've got. I think the j43 will be the closest, so I'll come
> down when it comes in if that's ok?
> 
> Thanks again,
> 
> Joe
> 
> On Wed, 20 May 2026, 12:05 , <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Joe
>> 
>> sorry for the slow reply, yesterday was a bit crazy catching up with
>> 
>> everything from the weekend.
>> 
>> 1. reserve option is £4999 on the current price list, would mean no
>> 
>> additional charge for the top upgrade as this comes as standard.
>> 
>> 2. LG47. Lovely guitars, sold one last week. Not as full sounding as
>> the
>> J43 but a bit sweeter with thick mids/trebles. The 12 fret & slotted
>> 
>> situation will be the same as the J43 though. Base model price
>> £3499
>> 
>> 3. Hawaiian Master is a great option for you. We can add the top
>> upgrade, ebony board & bridge, pickup etc. Base model price £3699.
>> 
>> Upgrade prices will be same on any model so keeps things simple.
>> Ebony
>> B&B £200, Top £600 (already included w/ Reserve model), Baggs
>> £500.
>> 
>> We sold 2x j43 last week (one from stock and one customer order) & a
>> 
>> lg47 but will have more coming over the next few months. J43 should
>> be
>> early July, not sure om the LG47 date yet. We currently dont have a
>> H.
>> Master on order, closest we have here is a 19...
>> 
>> Phil
>> 
>> On 2026-05-18 09:43, Joseph Eveson wrote:
>>> Hi Phil,
>>> 
>>> I've had a think about our conversation last week and would really
>>> like to explore a 12 fret option if possible. I've had a look
>> around
>>> the Atkin site and it's raised a few more questions:
>>> 
>>> 1. Are there any other options for types of wood on the back? I've
>>> seen they do a "reserve" option for the j43 which has the red
>> spruce
>>> top I want, but also has a honduran mahogany back and sides -
>> would I
>>> be able to add that on to the previous spec for the j43 and what
>> would
>>> that cost? Are there any other types of mahogany available?
>>> 
>>> 2. I've seen their "J47" which is based on an LG2 - would I be
>> able to
>>> have the exact same spec as discussed on that body shape, but have
>> a
>>> 12 fret option and a slotted headstock? I haven't played an LG2 or
>> a
>>> J47, but I am interested in a small body as I trained as a
>> classical
>>> guitarist so I'm used to them.
>>> 
>>> 3. I've seen their "hawaiian master" guitar, which appears to be a
>> J43
>>> but with a 12 fret - would I be able to apply the previous spec to
>>> this option? The wide fretboard and 12 fret join are exactly what
>> I
>>> want.
>>> 
>>> I don't suppose you ever get j43 / j47 / hawaiian master guitars
>> in to
>>> the shop? I've been looking a spec sheets and doing research, but
>> I
>>> think I'm going to have to play some before I put the order in.
>>> 
>>> Just for clarity, the spec I mentioned before (to save you having
>> to
>>> search around)
>>> 
>>> Discussed and confirmed as possible
>>> Red Spruce top
>>> Mahogany back and sides
>>> 45mm nut (at least)
>>> Ebony fretboard
>>> 
>>> Desired
>>> 12 fret neck join
>>> slotted headstock
>>> 
>>> Many thanks,
>>> 
>>> Joe
>>> 
>>> On Thu, 14 May 2026 at 15:18, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> No problem
>>>> If you think of anything else just let me know
>>>> :)
>>>> 
>>>> On 2026-05-14 14:57, Joseph Eveson wrote:
>>>>> Thanks so much for your help. I'll review it all and get back to
>>>> you
>>>>> later in the year :)
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks again,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Joe
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Thu, 14 May 2026 at 10:55, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Perfect
>>>>>> Speak soon
>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>> :)
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 2026-05-13 17:06, Joseph Eveson wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> That's great thank you. So perhaps around November then and
>>>> having
>>>>>> it
>>>>>>> stored with you until September?
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Many thanks,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Joe
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Wed, 13 May 2026, 16:02 , <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>>>> I would recommend scheduling for a month or two before you
>> want
>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>> just
>>>>>>>> incase there is some delays ....
>>>>>>>> We are happy to store it here.
>>>>>>>> Just email us the specs and we will send over an invoice for
>>>> the
>>>>>>>> deposit
>>>>>>>> which books in the build slot.
>>>>>>>> Your welcome to pop by for a chat if thats of any help, we
>> try
>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>> make
>>>>>>>> it all as simple as possible.
>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>> :)
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On 2026-05-13 15:38, Joseph Eveson wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Thanks so much for all the info. The slotted headstock and
>> 12
>>>>>> fret
>>>>>>>>> aren't deal-breakers by any means. It all sounds good! Would
>>>> you
>>>>>>>>> recommend that I put the order in at around January 2027
>> then
>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>> delivery in September 2027? Is there an order form to fill
>> out
>>>>>> or
>>>>>>>> do I
>>>>>>>>> just list the specs to you in an email?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Thanks again,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Joe
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Wed, 13 May 2026 at 15:07, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>>>>>> Just heard back from Atkin
>>>>>>>>>> 12 fret and Slot Headstock are not available on J43
>>>>>>>>>> Any Gotoh or Waverly tuners are available. We have ordered
>>>> some
>>>>>>>>>> custom
>>>>>>>>>> J43 before with others tuners and in our opinion nothing
>>>> looks
>>>>>> as
>>>>>>>>>> good
>>>>>>>>>> as the standard tuners on these models.
>>>>>>>>>> Baggs Anthem fitted at the factory would be £499
>>>>>>>>>> Phil :)
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> On 2026-05-13 09:14, Joseph Eveson wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Not to worry at all. I've currently got a Martin 00028MD
>> and
>>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>>>>> with .13s tuned down a step. I like the scale length so
>>>> would
>>>>>>>>>> prefer a
>>>>>>>>>>> 24.75 anyway, but I just wanted to know the options. I'd
>>>> want
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> Atkin to be set up for DADGAD with .13s and then tune it
>>>> down
>>>>>>>> into
>>>>>>>>>>> various other tunings like drop c/open d/open g etc, so as
>>>>>> long
>>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>>>>> could do that without damaging the guitar over time then I
>>>>>> would
>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>>> happy!
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Final few questions about the build - sorry I'm drip
>> feeding
>>>>>>>> them
>>>>>>>>>> it's
>>>>>>>>>>> just as they come to me.
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Fun questions:
>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Could I have a 12 fret option?
>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Are there any options in terms of tuning machine heads?
>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Is there a slotted headstock option?
>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Is there a selection of finishes to choose from? Or
>> would
>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>>> better to give photos of guitars I like and then Atkin go
>>>> for
>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>> best
>>>>>>>>>>> fit?
>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Is there an option to have a Baggs Anthem installed?
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Boring questions:
>>>>>>>>>>> 1. What is the warranty for Atkin?
>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Are there any QC issues with them? I'm thinking along
>> the
>>>>>>>> lines
>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>> the plastic binding issue with Martin.
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> I think that's it! The final question would be about
>> timings
>>>> -
>>>>>>>> I'd
>>>>>>>>>>> want to have the guitar ready at the start of September
>>>> 2027,
>>>>>> so
>>>>>>>>>> when
>>>>>>>>>>> should I order it? I don't want to order it too soon and
>>>> have
>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>>>>> arrive early because, despite my advanced age, I have no
>>>>>>>> willpower
>>>>>>>>>> at
>>>>>>>>>>> all and won't be able to resist it until my birthday haha.
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Many thanks,
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Joe
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, 12 May 2026 at 16:06, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Joe
>>>>>>>>>>>> Changing the scale on a J43 isn't a option as they would
>>>> need
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>>> redesign a whole load of other stuff on the guitar for it
>>>> all
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>>> work,
>>>>>>>>>>>> but an alternative would be to go for a J38 but with
>>>> mahogany
>>>>>>>>>> back &
>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>> sides instead of rosewood (base model @£3695 no extra
>>>> charge
>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>>>>> of material).
>>>>>>>>>>>> https://atkinguitars.com/guitar/the-thirty-eight/
>>>>>>>>>>>> Out of interest what acoustic (scale length) do you play
>>>>>>>>>> currently ?
>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>> Assuming you have it set up 13s & tuned down, does the
>>>> scale
>>>>>>>>>> length
>>>>>>>>>>>> suit
>>>>>>>>>>>> you ?
>>>>>>>>>>>> Phil :)
>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2026-05-12 14:50, Joseph Eveson wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> That's great thank you - significantly less than the
>>>> custom
>>>>>>>>>> lowden
>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm
>>>>>>>>>>>>> looking at!
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I forgot to ask - in terms of fret and scale length,
>> which
>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>>> these
>>>>>>>>>>>>> would be better for drop tunings and fingerstyle:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 12 fret Vs 14 fret
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 24.75 scale length Vs 25.5
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ideally I'd like a 12 fret 24.75, but I'm not sure if
>> that
>>>>>>>> would
>>>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>>>>> worse for what I'm intending to use it for.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> If 24.75 and 12 fret would work - could I add that to
>> the
>>>>>> spec
>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>>>> would it change the price?
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks again,
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Joe
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, 12 May 2026, 14:45 , <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Jospeh
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just heard back from Atkin
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Base price for a standard J43 will be £3499 (at
>> current
>>>>>>>>>>>> pricelist)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -45mm nut is no extra charge
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -Ebony Board & Bridge @£200
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -Whiskey sunset isn't an 'official' finish but can be
>>>>>> special
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ordered,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> if you find an example just forward the image and the
>>>>>> factory
>>>>>>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> do
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> their best to match, at no extra charge.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -Set up w/ 13s no extra charge (let us know your most
>>>>>> popular
>>>>>>>>>>>> tuning
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> this)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Total w/ 45mm nut & ebony board/bridge £3699
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -I have double checked and Adirondack tops are
>> available
>>>> as
>>>>>>>> an
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> upgrade
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> on standard models @£600
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Total w/ 45mm Nut, Ebony board & bridge etc. +
>> Adirondack
>>>>>> top
>>>>>>>>>>>> £4299
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Most Atkin tops are quite clean looking so there
>>>> shouldn't
>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>> too
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> much
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> variety, less noticeable if burst as well (they dont
>> have
>>>>>> an
>>>>>>>>>>>> option
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> hand pick a tops due to the extra work/time)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Speak soon
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Phil
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Express Music
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2026-05-12 11:02, Joseph Eveson wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> That's great! Thanks for getting back to me and for
>>>>>>>> following
>>>>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> up.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I've played a J43 before and really liked it so I'm
>> set
>>>> on
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> shape/size.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> My other request was for it to be strung (and possibly
>>>>>>>>>> braced?)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> .13s as I would mainly play it in alternate tunings.
>>>>>> Things
>>>>>>>>>> like
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CGDGAD etc. the issue I've had with guitars normally
>> is
>>>>>> that
>>>>>>>>>>>> they
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> are
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> braced for .12s and then have the situation that .12s
>>>> are
>>>>>>>> too
>>>>>>>>>>>> thin
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> drop tunings, but .13s create too much tension for the
>>>>>> neck.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Would
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> that be an option?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Also, do you know if I have any choice over
>> soundboard?
>>>>>>>> Would
>>>>>>>>>>>> they
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> have a few different red spruce tops that I could
>> choose
>>>>>>>> from?
>>>>>>>>>>>> It
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> isn't a deal breaker by any means but I like the idea
>>>> that
>>>>>>>> I'd
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> chosen
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the exact top!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Are there options for finish too? I particularly like
>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>>> whiskey
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> sunset finish so would go for that - unless they have
>> a
>>>>>>>>>>>> catalogue
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> or
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> something which lists all of the choices?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks again,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Joe
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, 12 May 2026, 10:54 ,
>> <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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