Specs: 1997 Lowden S12 - This is the smaller body shape, with a sitka spruce top and nice flamey mahogany back and sides. The 'hog is a beautify caramel colour - gorgeous! The specs are standard for Lowdens of the era - 45mm (1 3/4") nut width and 55mm 2 3/16") string spacing at the saddle.
Condition: The headstock was cracked early in the guitar's life. This was well repaired and is totally solid. You can't see it from the front, but from the back there is a line visible. Everything lined up perfectly and you wouldn't know, if it wasn't for the cosmetic imperfection
The guitar also got a bit dry at some point in it's previous life before I adopted it. There is a small crack in the top beside the fingerboard on the treble side. See picture where I show the length of the crack with my fingers. I didn't actually notice it for months after I bought it as I bought it during the humid part of the year here. When the humidity is above 50% it's essentially invisible. However, when the humidity falls to around 45% or lower it is visible. It hasn't moved in the two years since I've had it, so I haven't done anything about it. As part of the slight humidity damage, there must have been some fret sprout at some point, as the finish over the fret ends is a bit chipped on some of the frets (see picture). This isn't noticable while playing, but is again cosmetic damage.
There are also some divots in the frets in the first position. The frets have never been leveled, so there is enough material for a level when it gets to that, but at the moment playability is just fine and I don't notice any buzzing or difficulty in getting clean notes.
Finally, there are small marks on the top here and there, but no dents or anything with structural significance
The guitar comes with the original hiscox case and has an undersaddle pickup installed.
If you want more photos or to schedule a skype call to do an in hand description I'm happy to do so.
Location: The guitar is in Switzerland. I live close to the German border, and would be happy to ship from there in order to save import difficulties and costs into any EU Country (including the UK)
Trades: I'm a bit guitar heavy, but am happy to entertain trades. Mostly interested in offerings from small shop builders and single luthiers. Generally sizes around 00-0000, not really interested dreads. 1 3/4" nut width or wider a must.
Shipping: I'm happy to ship the guitar. Shipping costs can be calculated before accepting an offer.
