"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
We’re honored to have been George Lowden’s first U.S.-based dealer all those decades ago - a relationship that continues to flourish to this day.
Lowden guitars remain a staple in our recommendations, and for good reason. What’s the best thing about a Lowden? “They’re unlike anything else.”
In a marketplace brimming with options, that singularity is why we - and so many others - keep coming back.
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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.
