Lowden F-38 Brazilian Series NAMM Show Edition
Lowden F-38 Brazilian Series NAMM Show Edition
One of George Lowden's favourite tonewoods, Brazilian Rosewood is often seen as the material of choice for only the very best guitars. This valuable species is heavily protected and rightly so in George's opinion. Yet when used responsibly the results are often sublime.
This F38 built with stunning Reclaim Brazilian Rosewood back & side and AAAA Red Cedar Top was a center piece for Lowden Guitars at the NAMM Show.
Specification
Sound Board: Master Grade AAAA Dark Cedar
Back & Side: Reclaimed Brazilian Rosewood
Neck: 5 Piece Mahogany/Walnut
Fingerboard: Ebony, Abalone ‘Leaf’ Inlay
Bridge: Rosewood
Nut Width : 45 mm - 1 3/4"
Scale Length: 650 mm - 25 1/2”
String Spacing: 57 mm - 2.3”
Binding: Figured Maple
Purfling: Rosewood, Abalone
Pick Up: N/A
With Original Hard Case
The 38 has been a stalwart of the Lowden range for more than 30 years. Originally designed to showcase the very best of what Lowden had to offer, whilst maintaining a simple, elegant look with the use of Original style appointments contrasting the abalone inlay work.
The 38 model features Reclaimed Brazilian Rosewood back and sides paired with a Dark Cedar top. It also features Original Style Maple bindings with Abalone purflings on the top, a five piece Mahogany neck with Rosewood splices, and an Ebony fingerboard with Abalone Leaf Inlays.
Artist: Colm McLean
George Lowden Luthier
I began making guitars professionally in 1974 and since then I have made a small number of acoustic and concert classic guitars each year for personal clients.
