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2000 Lowden 035 Tasmanian Blackwood/Sitka
Here’s a mint condition Lowden O-35 built with stunning figured Tasmanian Blackwood and a Master Grade Sitka Spruce top. The top now wears a wonderful golden patina of age and the voice also has a maturity to it.
This is one loud and responsive Lowden with big bass and vibrant trebles. Like most Lowdens it’s excellent for both strumming or fingerpicking. Someone will find a musical partner in this beauty…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Blackwood - Tasmanian Add to Compare2009 Lowden F Lucky Strike Brazilian/Redwood
Here we have a rare preowned George Lowden F-Series “Lucky Strike” Limited Edition guitar. This is #4 of only 10 ever made. The key feature of this model is the exceptional “Lucky Strike” Redwood Top (see story below) which is paired with extremely old Brazilian Rosewood for robust, round tones that are full and deeply resonant. The Brazilian is reclaimed and the mahogany neck is from old Church Pews as well, making this entire guitar as ‘green’ as it is wonderful sounding. Hand written on the back of the headstock is ‘Lucky Strike’ indicating that all the woods here are from George Lowden’s reserve stash of his very best tonewoods. A rare and special sounding Lowden for sure.
From the Lowden Website: ” ….. using George’s last reserved soundboard sets from the famous ‘Lucky Strike’ Log . This was a ‘fall down’ (ie. not felled) log of exceptional quality from Humbolt County. Some say it was struck by lightening! It was given its name by the specialist redwood supplier Alicia Carter . She and her husband (who was himself a luthier) hunted the forests for undiscovered ‘fall down’ logs. They would then apply to the US authorities for permission to use them – this permission was not always granted . But whenever they did get permission, they would go into the forest and cut the log ‘in situ’. Often they gave the log a name according to the nature of what they found when it was cut – The Lucky Strike log was so named because every single soundboard cut from this log was of exceptional quality – the grain of the redwood is superb. The Brazilian Rosewood we use is reclaimed wood, as is our special neckwood from ‘Church Pew Mahogany’. The sound is very well balanced and piano-like. It is very loud, very clear and has loads of sustain – we counted 25 seconds!”
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Redwood, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2003 Lowden 0 32 Indian/Sitka
Here’s one of the famous Lowden O-32 models. A Jumbo body of Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce that produces a big, clear Lowden voice. The trebles are bright and strong and bass is resounding. This one has been played and has normal wear, but it also has the great tone that a well played guitar embodies. The neck is straight and it plays great.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2005 Lowden O-35C Claro Walnut/Red Cedar
George Lowden is well know for his work with the Walnut and Cedar combination. He’s able to coax a big, punchy yet warm voice from this duo. This O-35C features a gorgeous Walnut back and is set off by the 35 stylings which include a bound and bordered fingerboard and tri-color wood perflings on the body.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Cedar - Red, Walnut - Claro Add to Compare2006 Lowden 0-10x Mahogany/Cedar
I can’t imagine a guitar offering more tone for the buck in our shop at this time. Lowden no longer makes the 10 series so it’s hard to find this model. The mahogany and cedar body is a great combination that is extremely powerful, yes cedar can be powerful, and it’s also richer than the typical Lowden. If we had to price this for it’s tone it would cost $5k but it’s not even half that…. Read on…
Add to Compare2006 Lowden F-35 Cocobolo/Sitka
This a Lowden F-35 premium guitar from the new Lowden shop in Ireland. George Lowden and his team are making some of the very best Lowden we’ve ever played and this one is a great example. Very dramatic and beautiful Cocobolo Rosewood with unique birdseye figure topped with Sitka Spruce with all it’s glorious overtones. This one is like-new in condition, but you’ll save a bunch…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.63 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Cocobolo Add to Compare1992 Lowden D-22 Mahogany/Cedar
Here is a ‘vintage’ Lowden and a rare Dreadnought Model as well. Crafted from Mahogany and Cedar this D22 Lowden has a bright, yet rich, voice that is well suited for Celtic accompaniament. It’s punchy and articulate. The overall condition is great for the age, just light play wear. A well matured Lowden in the rare Dread body.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Cedar - Red, Mahogany Add to Compare2006 Lowden 0-35x Walnut/Alpine Spruce
Here we have a recent O-35 from George Lowden’s new shop in Ireland. This beauty is virtually unplayed and ready to make music. The larger O body is perfect for everything from fingerstyle to power strumming and Celtic to Blues. This is a versatile guitar. The body is crafted from gorgeous figured Walnut and the top is Master Grade Alpine Spruce. The tone is crisp, woody and bold.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Walnut Add to Compare2006 Lowden S-32 Indian/Sitka
The Lowden S model is a great small body guitar that offers surprising power and projection in a guitar that’s a joy to hold. This 32 style is crafted from Rosewood and Spruce and is full of life. Strong brilliant trebles and rich, focused bass thanks to it’s deep body design. Highly recommended for the player seeking a small guitar with brawn and beauty.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare1997 Lowden S-38 Brazilian/Spruce
The 38 Series is the top of the stock line from Lowden Guitars. This beauty from 1997 features the small body S shape favored by so many players for it’s small size but big tone. This one has beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with a mature Spruce top and elegant abalone trim including half moon fret marks set just below the low E string. This guitar works perfectly for Standard and DADGAD and for traditional as well as Celtic styles. A versatile little beast from George Lowden.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2005-2006 Lowden F-25 Indian/Red Cedar
We get a lot of inquiries for the 25 series Lowdens as they offer a great value for a solid Rosewood and Cedar guitar. This Lowden F-25 was made in the new Lowden shop in Ireland under the direct supervision of George Lowden, himself. The woods are top quality and so is the resulting tone. George’s F model is a small jumbo design that’s a little deeper in the body. This one loves to be strummed or fingerpicked and has the bright, clear Lowden sound.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Indian Add to Compare2006 Lowden 0-23X Claro Walnut/Red Cedar
Made in Ireland and built for power…. This O-23 offers up a very strong voice from its Claro Walnut and Cedar body with a 16.5″ bout. The Lowden O is very popular with rhythm players in Celtic and other styles where power to cut through is important. This guitar is also wonderful for fingerstyle with great bass response and brilliant highs. It’s in like-new condition to boot.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Cedar - Red, Walnut - Claro Add to Compare2006 Lowden S-35 Cocobolo/Sitka
Here we have a near mint S-35 crafted from beautiful Cocobolo Rosewood and topped with Sitka Spruce. The 35 series appointments include the premium tonewoods, a bound fingerboard, curly Maple bindings and all wood purflings. The S model from George is a powerful small body design the works great for fingerstyle or rhythm work. Guaranteed to cut through. A K&K Pure Western pickup makes it ready for the stage.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Cocobolo Add to Compare2007 Lowden 50 Quilted Mahogany/Redwood
The 50 series Lowden Guitars is their new high-end custom offering. This beautiful O sized guitar features Quilted Honduras Mahogany topped with rare ‘Lucky Strike’ Redwood. Together with George’s Dolphin Bracing these woods make for a glorious tone, a bit warmer than the average Lowden and still with wonderful brilliant sizzle on top. This is a powerful guitar that seems wide awake even though it’s like new. The custom appointments include a Tasmanian Blackwood Rosette, Cocobolo & Myrtlewood purflings, Snakewood bindings on the fingerboard and headstock, Gold Gotoh Tuners and leaf fret markers. Definitely a special Lowden guitar.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.38 in Woods Redwood, Mahogany Add to Compare1999 Lowden O-25C Indian/Red Cedar
The O-25C from Lowden Guitars is well known for it’s powerful sound that is so popular with Celtic players, singer-songwriters and fingerstylists who like a big voice. This O model is crafted from Indian Rosewood and Cedar, a combination fans of George Lowden love. Played fingerstyle this one is sweet and clear, strummed it commands attention.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Indian
In the summer of 1961, at the age of ten, George began what was to be a lifelong pursuit to build guitars, which would inspire players with their sound, feel and looks. “My friend Alan French and I made two guitars” with the help of his dad, who was a boat builder in Groomsport, County Down. The “guitars” had fishing line for strings, bent over nails for frets, and a square soundbox!!” – George Lowden “I learned everything the hard way. I had no one to teach me how to avoid the obvious pitfalls. I tried new shapes, bracing designs and many other ideas and gradually emerged from the ‘hard school’ of self taught guitar making.” – George Lowden.
We are proud to represent both George Lowden's personally crafted guitars and his new George Lowden small production factory in Ireland. George has parted from Avalon and is now producing small numbers of the highest quality instruments without compromise.