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Date: Tue, 12 May 2026 11:12:36 +0100
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: Joseph Eveson <evesonjj@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Atkin custom order
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Thanks for the extra info
I will check with Atkin and let you know
Phil
:)

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