AS NEW Lowden O350 (S/N 14050) for sale. Absolutely gorgeous looking and fabulous sounding acoustic guitar! Not just my opinion but also that of, sadly, the late Eric Roche who played it at my house (his signed book The Acoustic Guitar BIBLE is available and complimentary to those who collect the guitar). George Lowden used 4A graded tone woods: back and sides are Koa; soundboard is Sitka Spruce; the 5-piece neck is constructed from Mahogany and Rosewood. This laminated construction is designed for superior stability and to maintain a straight, rigid neck under tension. I hope that the detailed photos give you a close view of the guitar, if you want more photos, let me know of what aspect and I will add such. Video for sound to follow soon...

Includes its Lowden-branded Hiscox Liteflite ABS Hardcase worth £135.00. Incudes its original pickup (assumedly LR Baggs Anthem) worth £535.00. Strung with what company factory-fits Elixir Phosphor Bronze (12-53) strings. Includes 6 Classical Guitar String Retainer for Acoustic Classical Guitar & Nylon String Guitar in case you wish to play with nylon strings...

After purchase, the safest way to get the Lowden is to collect it from LE16 7JG and also get the book. For Domestic Postage, I will pack the Lowden carefully in its hardcase. The hardcase itself will not be packed. The courier will provide tracking.

As you probably know, the O35 is famed for its bright, focused initial tone, Koa develops into a warmer, sweeter and more resonant sound as the instrument matures. Boasting a strong mid-range, enhanced top-end, and enviable sustain, Koa complements the inherent tonal characteristics of the instrument. One of the unique factors that gives Lowden Acoustic Guitars their unique tone is Dolphin bracing. This technique of hand carving involves carving each bracing to suit each guitar body shape and gives the O35 its very own character, response and tonal sensitivity. The O35 adds some subtle decorative elements. Abalone and wood is used in the sound hole rosette, as well as the purfling on the sides and back of the body. Wood is also used for the fingerboard binding, and the fingerboard itself is made from Ebony. This is all down by hand, using a precis mitre saw and decades of experience! Gotoh 510 gold and ebony tuners are used as a finishing touch.

Famous artists who enjoy their Lowden guitars include Ed Sheeran, Eric Clapton, Pierre Bensusan, Richard Thompson, Alex De Grassi, Paul Brady and Mark Knopfler.