In this Episode, George Lowden and Senior Technician John Bowles explore a hand-built Lowden guitar from 1978. They cover various topics including the development of the five-piece neck - a signature feature of Lowden guitars, the critical role played by the thickness of the soundboard, and the tonal character George envisioned when shaping the guitar's voice.
The Original Series captures the essence of what makes a Lowden guitar. Designed with George Lowden’s unique and original bracing, these guitars deliver the distinctive Lowden sound: full, warm, and dynamically responsive. With understated aesthetics and a focus on tonal purity, the Original Series is where our tradition of innovation and craftsmanship began.
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In 2004 George decided that a series of guitars similar to the original series but with a couple of upgrades would be great to offer to the players who wanted the best tuners you can get on the one hand, but also had a little more detailing in the appointments in general. So the 35 series was born.
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The 50 Series is where the Lowden team explore the limits of tonal and aesthetic refinement, using exclusively Master Grade tone-woods. Designed for players who value uncompromising quality, this series offers an exceptional level of customisation. The goal is simple: to create an instrument that exemplifies the finest craftsmanship the Lowden team can achieve.
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The Lowden Jazz Series is a nylon-string crossover design created by George Lowden to bridge the gap between classical and steel-string guitars. Featuring a neck width that comfortably accommodates nylon strings, alongside a subtly radiused ebony fingerboard, these instruments offer a familiar and effortless playing experience for steel-string guitarists.
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The Lowden Signature Series has been created in collaboration with world-class artists who share George Lowden’s passion for tone, craftsmanship and musical expression. Each Signature model is carefully designed to reflect the unique playing style and sonic preferences of the musician it represents.
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The GL Electric Series originally came about when George Lowden was asked by Ed Sheeran to design an electric guitar for Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody. George went away on a design retreat and thought about everything he would want from an electric guitar, and how the design would fit with the Lowden aesthetic and values. The result was the Lowden GL-10, combining the finest natural wood finishes with the impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail associated with every Lowden Guitar.
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