1999 Lowden O23c – Cedar / Walnut | Made in Ireland

A wonderful example of a late-’90s Lowden, this 1999 Lowden O23c was acquired from a respected high-end guitar collector and studio musician in California.

Part of George Lowden’s Original Series, the O23c pairs the versatile “O” (Jumbo) body with a beautifully aged cedar top and walnut back and sides, finished with Lowden’s elegant cutaway.

The Original Series is known for its understated craftsmanship, featuring:

• Five-piece wooden rosette
• Single-piece wood binding on the back
• Single-piece top binding with three-piece purfling
• Rosewood headstock veneer
• Ebony fingerboard

Specifications

• Scale Length: 650mm (25 9/16”)
• Nut Width: 45mm (1 3/4”)
• String Spacing: 57mm (2 1/4”)
• Includes original Hiscox hardshell case

Tone

This guitar has the kind of mature, woody voice that only decades of playing can develop. The cedar and walnut combination delivers warmth, openness, and exceptional responsiveness, with a beautifully seasoned character reminiscent of a well-played vintage Martin D-18—while retaining the unmistakable Lowden clarity and harmonic richness.

Many players feel the older Lowdens possess a depth and personality that is increasingly difficult to find in newer instruments. This guitar is a fine example of that era.

Condition: Excellent, both cosmetically and structurally.

Made in Ireland.

Ships worldwide.

Available from a Reverb Preferred Seller.