Atkin White Rice WR-A Dreadnought Aged 2020

This very special guitar from the historic series is a loving recreation of Tony Rice's infamous D28, a guitar that was previously owned by Clarence White.

This very special guitar from the historic series is a loving recreation of Tony Rice's infamous D28, a guitar formerly owned by Clarence White—hence the name—The White Rice! With its instantly recognizable enlarged soundhole and overhanging fingerboard, the original guitar is widely accepted as one of the best-sounding D28s in existence. Atkin wanted to build an uncompromising Dreadnought that would honor this exceptional guitar and its legendary owners.

While the 'normal' Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood dreadnought offer plenty of power, sustain, and projection, this guitar is something else. Thanks in part to the extra-large soundhole, which lets more air in and out of the guitar, The White Rice possesses incredible power—in Alister's words: "it sounds like a cannon!"—with an openness and resonance that is unique. 

This Atkin is perfectly equipped down to every detail, from the 43.5 mm wide nut to the detailed aged finish, and is not only the ultimate tribute to Clarence White and Tony Rice, but perhaps the ultimate Dreadnought! The guitar was built in 2020 and is in excellent condition. There are signs of wear visible here and there, but thanks to the finish already aged by Atkin, these only add to the character of the guitar.

More noticeable marks are the imprints of a string winder on the side of the headstock, and we have re-glued the bridge. Nevertheless, an instrument that already possesses a true vintage soul despite its young age!

Comes in a case with a TFOA passport.