"We have built a team of real craftsmen who build Lowden guitars by hand using Japanese chisels, planes, knives and spokeshaves...we create guitars which feel and sound like individual works of art."
~ George Lowden
The Music Emporium has been an authorized Lowden Guitars dealer since George Lowden first brought his instruments to the United States, making us his original U.S. dealer and one of the longest-standing Lowden retailers in North America. That relationship, built over decades, continues today from our Lexington, Massachusetts shop.
Made in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Lowden guitars are known for their distinctive voice - a warm, complex tone shaped by George Lowden's original bracing design and the workshop's commitment to traditional luthiery. Players often describe them simply: unlike anything else.
That singularity is why Lowden remains a cornerstone of our acoustic selection. Whether you're considering an O, F, S, or Wee Lowden - or one of the signature collaborations with artists like Pierre Bensusan, Richard Thompson, or Ed Sheeran - our team can help you find the model and tonewood pairing that fits your playing.
Visit our showroom at 165 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington, MA to play a Lowden in person, or reach out to discuss current inventory and special orders.
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Design
Curvy, smooth soundbox shapes combined with carefully voiced internal bracing and soundbox profiles, and use of natural wood decorations with Lowden's unique hand rubbed satin finish, all combine to make the Lowden guitar what it is today.
Workmanship
Lowden’s careful, hand-crafted assembly avoids stress that can dampen tone. Their signature “Dolphin Profile” bracing and meticulous joinery help each guitar deliver maximum sustain, volume, and balance - no shortcuts, just thoughtful design and expert build quality.
Wood
Lowden hand-splits their bracing, re-grades every top, and sources the world’s finest tonewoods - natural beauty that shines without man-made flash. George Lowden remains deeply involved, constantly refining the voicing, feel, and playability of each guitar.
