Handmade In Ireland

Handmade In Ireland
These exquisitely hand crafted guitars are state of the art in appearance & tone quality.
Incredible volume with a rich, full bass end, the upper register rings like a bell. The tone quality
is very well balanced all the way up the fingerboard. The feel of the neck is superb and the
playing action of the strings makes these guitars effortless to play any type of music.
WHAT MAKES LOWDEN UNIQUE?
Every Lowden Guitar is made from selected solid tonewoods, with soundboards and bracing
materials selected from split wood only. For centuries top luthiers have used soundboard wood
that has been split (not sawn) from the log - this is absolutely necessary to produce the finest
instruments. Lowden guitars uses split wood for all soundboards and even for each individual
strut in the guitar bracing.
Many of the well-known acoustic guitar manufacturers have in recent years introduced
laminated wood back and sides for cost reasons (the use of plastics and laminates do not
necessitate production in a humidity controlled environment). However, the tonal sensitivity
and balance can only be achieved by combining selected solid woods with an appropriate design
and precise construction. Thorough seasoning and consistent humidity control throughout the
Lowden workshops permit the exclusive use of solid tonewoods with confidence.
INNOVATIVE DESIGN FEATURES
The development of body styles over the years has rightly focused on the aesthetics of shape
and form, enhanced through the use of shape and form, enhanced through the use of beautiful
tonewoods. However the real emphasis of Lowden guitars is inside soundbox where the aim is
to harness the natural voice of the guitar through the skillful tuning or “voicing” of every
individual strut in a unique bracing pattern.
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Each guitar made from selected tone woods
All soundboard and bracing materials selected from split wood only
Hand carved internal bracing to our unique design
Two and five piece necks for greater stability
Integral truss-rod which does not compress the neck wood
Unique neck joint design fully integrated to soundboard bracing for long term neck angle stability
Satin smooth hand finishing of all internal surfaces of sound box
Two piece saddle for more accurate tuning - particularly on the troublesome B and G strings
Hand polished external natural satin finish
THE STANDARD RANGE
Setting THE STANDARD for excellence in tonal superiority and quality workmanship in acoustic
guitars.
Lowden guitars are made in Northern Ireland by a select team of craftsmen who have been
trained by George Lowden. Every guitar is the result of a perfect marriage between the best
traditions of luthiers and innovative and unique designs.
The characteristic Lowden sound features a deep bass without overpowering lower-mid
frequencies, combined with sensitive full sounding trebles, even in the higher registers.
The standards acheived in the original O Series and acclaimed by discerning guitarists all over
the world are now embodied in our F Series, S Series, and D series. This increased versatility
enhances the appeal of the Lowden guitar to every guitarist and completes THE STANDARD
Range.
All combinations of body / top woods, with the exception of Walnut back & sides and Sitka
Spruce top, are now being made available in each of the four series (O, F, S and D). These
models now constitute The Standard Range. Mahogany, Walnut and Rosewood back / sides are
matched with Cedar tops, to give the 10, 23 and 25 models. Mahogony and Rosewood back &
sides are matched with Sitka Spruce tops, giving the 12 and 32 models.
SPECIFICATIONS
Back & Sides
Top
Rosette
Binding
Model 10
Mahogany
Cedar
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Rosewood
Model 12
Mahogany
Spruce
Wood**
Rosewood
Model 23
Walnut
Cedar
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Model 25
Rosewood
Cedar
Wood & Abalone
Mahogany
Model 32
Rosewood
Spruce
Wood & Abalone
Maple
*Changes to Maple on Cutaway. **Rosewood/Maple/Mahogany/Walnut
Models 10 & 12 are fitted with chrome plated machine heads.
Models 23, 25, 32 are fitted with gold plated machine heads.
DIMENSIONS
Neck Width (at Nut)
Neck Width (at Body)
Body Width
Body Depth
O Series
45 mm
(1-3/4")
56 mm
(2-3/16")
420 mm
(16-9/16")
125 mm
(4-15/16")
F Series
43 mm
(1-11/16")
54 mm
(2-1/8")
398 mm
(15-11/16")
120 mm
(4-3/4")
S Series
45 mm
(1-3/4")
56 mm
(2-3/16")
370 mm
(14-3/4")
107 mm
(4-1/4")
D Series
43 mm
(1-11/16")
54 mm
(2-1/8")
400 mm
(15-13/16")
120 mm
(4-3/4")
LS Series
43 mm
(1-11/16")
54 mm
(2-1/8")
398 mm
(15-11/16")
100 mm
(3-15/16")
S25 Jazz
48 mm
(1-7/8")
59 mm
(2-3/8")
370 mm
(14-3/4")
107 mm
(4-1/4")
LOWDEN O25 GUITAR
Love the Huge, warm, signature Lowden sound.
* Indian Rosewood back and sides
* Western Red Cedar top
* Maple body binding
* Clear Pickguard
* Ebony Fingerboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut
* Gold tuners with amber buttons.
* Pinless rosewood bridge
* 5 piece laminated neck that makes this a great guitar for drop
or alternate tunings.
* Hiscox lite flight case with the Lowden logo.
O25
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Availbility: In stock
O25C (Cut away)
Web price: Please call
Availbility: In stock
NEW!!! LOWDEN O32 GUITAR
Love the smell of a new Lowden!
* Indian Rosewood back and sides
* Gorgeous Sitka Spruce Top
* Maple body binding
* Clear Pickguard
* Ebony Fingerboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut
* Gold tuners with amber buttons.
* Pinless rosewood bridge
* 5 piece laminated neck that makes this a great guitar for drop
or alternate tunings.
* Hiscox lite flight case with the Lowden logo
Web price: Please call
Availbility: In stock
O 32C (Cut away)
Web price: Please call
Availbility: In stock
LOWDEN S25CE (Cut away with fishman problend pick up):
How cool is this? ! Lowden’s small model, the S with a Cutaway
and fishman problend pick up. ~ with a wider 1 7/8" nut!
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Indian Rosewood back and sides
Western Red Cedar top
Rosewood binding on the body and fingerboard
Clear Pickguard
Ebony Fingerboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut
Gold tuners with amber buttons.
Pinless rosewood bridge
5 piece laminated neck that makes this a great guitar for drop
or alternate tunings.
* Hiscox lite flight case with the Lowden logo
* split saddle bridge.
S 25 CE
Web price:
Availbility:
Please call
In stock
LOWDEN S25J
JAZZ based on the S body style with wider, 48mm neck, nylon
strings and onboard pickup and EQ.
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Indian Rosewood back and sides
Western Red Cedar top (millions of cross silkings).
Abalone rosette.
Rosewood binding on the body and fingerboard
Clear Pickguard
Ebony Fingerboard that measures 1 3/4" at the nut
Gold tuners with amber buttons.
Pinless rosewood bridge
5 piece laminated neck that makes this a great guitar for drop
or alternate tunings.
* Hiscox lite flight case with the Lowden logo
* split saddle bridge.
S 25 J
Web price:
Availbility:
Please call
In stock
FISHMAN
* Fishman Split Saddle Pickup: Ideal for Lowden Get ‘em here!
Acoustic Matrix Series — Active Pickup. No on board controls.
Advanced, proprietary co-polymer sensor. This single sensing
element aids pickup balance and reproduces a very accurate sonic
snapshot of both the strings and the soundboard. Smooth,
natural, transparent response.
AVALON GUITARS by Lowden
Each guitar is individually handmade in Ireland.
Impeccable workmanship and beautiful tone with excellent playability.
The playing action can be set close to the fingerboard for ease of playing.
We personally inspect and shop adjust each instrument before it ships to you.
D200 Avalon Dreadnought:
* Back & Sides: Rosewood
* Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
* Bracking Style: Avalon Original AXX
* All Wood Bindings: Rosewood
* Bridge: Pin bridge rosewood/abalone
* Fingerboard: Ebony with M.O.P. dot inlay
* Neck: Mahogany
* Finish: Gloss - Hand Buffed
* Saddle & Nut: Tusq
Web price: Please call
Availbility: In stock
D200CE Avalon Dreadnought:
* Cut Away with Fishman Pro-Ble
• Back & Sides: Rosewood
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Bracking Style: Avalon Original AXX
• All Wood Bindings: Rosewood
• Bridge: Pin bridge rosewood/abalone
• Fingerboard: Ebony with M.O.P. dot inlay
• Neck: Mahogany
• Finish: Gloss - Hand Buffed
• Saddle & Nut: Tusq
Web price: Please call
Availbility: In stock