Lowden F25 Acoustic Guitar 2012 Vintage Handcrafted

Such an Incredible instrument. Here is a breakdown of what Serial Number #179** tells us about this fine Lowden F25 1. Date of Manufacture & Origin Estimated Year: 2012  The Era: Downpatrick Studio Era (2004–Present) Location: Hand-built in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. How the math works: When George Lowden took back full control of the brand in 2004, the company ditched the old licensing agreements and moved to their current Downpatrick workshop, resetting the serial numbers for this modern era to start at #15001. Because Lowden operates as a highly specialised, low-volume workshop, they only produce roughly 800 to 1,000 guitars a year. Serial number 18000 was completed in mid-2012, placing this  #179** right in the first half of 2012. 2. What the Model "F25" Means. In Lowden’s naming convention, the letter dictates the body size, and the number dictates the wood combination. The "F" (Body Size): This stands for the Flatpicking (or Medium-sized) body. It is arguably Lowden's most versatile shape. It’s slightly more focused and punchy than the massive "O" (Oversized) jumbo, offering excellent note definition for fingerstyle while still having plenty of headroom and bass response for heavy strumming. The "25" (Tone Woods): This is one of George Lowden's most iconic traditional wood pairings from the Original Series: Top Wood: Solid fine A-grade Red Cedar Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood. Sonic Characteristics:  F25 is famous for its massive, three-dimensional acoustic signature. Because of the Cedar top paired with Rosewood, It is incredibly responsive to a light touch. You don't have to dig in hard to get a huge sound. It boasts deep, warm, ringing overtones with a very mature, "Played-in" sound right out of the gate. Having been built in 2012, the woods on this specific guitar have had well over a decade to settle and age, meaning its tone has likely opened up beautifully. Don't wait and miss out, as these don't appear very often! You are invited to try this awesome instrument right here in a quiet double-glazed showroom @CarlingfordMusicCentre Est 1982