NGD: Atkin OM37

jimmyguitar

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Popped into Andertons today to check out a 2nd hand Fender twin and left with this instead! I’d never played an Atkin before but read good things on here. Oh my god, what a tone! They had a few different models in stock but this one was my fave, it’s light as a feather and would give most dreads a run for their money. It’s cost me my lp Custom but it had to be done, such an addictive guitar!

jimmyguitar

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Jimbro66

Lovely! He makes wonderful guitars. Happy NGD.

jimmyguitar

Jimbro66 said:

Lovely! He makes wonderful guitars. Happy NGD.

Thanks! I’m busy ABing it with my ‘66 Hummingbird and it’s very interesting to hear the similarity in volume (Atkin’s a bit louder actually!) and warmth of tone. I love my hummingbird and have never found a guitar to rival it before. 
https://i.imgur.com/3NHrs2W.jpg

grappagreen

I’ve only ever heard great things... that’s a beaut mate..

equalsql

That is just a beautiful piece of wood. Congrats on a fine purchase.

I noticed your Baggs pickup on the Gibson. I wondered how much do you rate it's accuracy in reproducing you acoustic tone when amplified?

BigLicks67

Looks lovely. Happy NGD.

jimmyguitar

equalsql said:

That is just a beautiful piece of wood. Congrats on a fine purchase.

I noticed your Baggs pickup on the Gibson. I wondered how much do you rate it's accuracy in reproducing you acoustic tone when amplified?

I like the M1A, it just needs a bit of mid scooped out to sound good in a solo setting. I always get compliments on the sound so it’s either a happy marriage with the hummingbird or it’s just a great pickup.

jimmyguitar

If anyone wanted to hear how my OM37 sounds it’s the actual guitar in the Andertons video, first guitar Pete plays!
https://youtu.be/McAJ2CAu8dk

Whitecat

Outstanding choice. I hope to own one too one day...

AlexO

What a beautiful guitar.

Jimbro66

A very watchable video. Thanks for posting @jimmyguitar. Alister is such a personable guy. He can reel out a list of well-known players but still appreciates all his customers and has time for them. I bought my OM-28H Retrospective from him at his workshop six or seven years ago and have bumped into him several times since at venues and he always has the same friendly greeting and time for a chat. Success certainly hasn't gone to his head. He's got a great little band too and writes brilliant songs. So much talent

I have to say I'd love one of his Thirty Six or LG47 guitars but but it's hard to justify when the OM-28 is so good. Maybe one day....

redtheblue

Well done, mate - Atkin is THE ONE. And the OM is astounding. I have never heard a better guitar - have one myself.

Th4fonz

lovely guitar congrats.  Ive played alot of atkin guitars his workshop is not far from me.