Lowden F-35 - IR 2014

George Lowden has spent more than five decades pursuing a simple goal: to build the finest acoustic guitars possible. Rather than recreating existing designs, he developed his own body shapes, bracing patterns, and construction methods, resulting in instruments renowned for their fast response, remarkable sustain, and rich harmonic complexity. Every Lowden continues to be handcrafted in County Down, Northern Ireland, under the philosophy that the guitar should inspire new music.

Built in 2014, this F-35 carries serial number 18627 and showcases everything that has made Lowden one of the world's most respected acoustic builders. Its versatile mid-sized F body delivers a warm, focused voice with exceptional projection, offering outstanding balance whether played with fingers or a flatpick. Comfortable to hold during long playing sessions, it produces a beautifully articulate midrange, deep controlled bass, and clear, singing trebles that bloom with rich overtones.

Pairing an Alpine spruce soundboard with Honduras mahogany back and sides, this F-35 delivers the warmth and focus that Lowden guitars are renowned for. The Alpine spruce adds outstanding headroom and articulation, while the mahogany contributes a rich, balanced midrange with exceptional note separation. The result is a guitar that feels incredibly responsive, producing complex overtones without sacrificing clarity. Whether accompanying vocals, fingerstyle playing, or more dynamic strumming, it is an inspiring instrument with sublime build quality throughout.

As part of Lowden's prestigious 35 Series, it features carefully selected AAAA-grade tonewoods, figured maple binding, a handcrafted abalone rosette, and gold Gotoh 510 machine heads with ebony buttons. Beautifully built and exceptionally responsive, this F-35 is a superb example of why Lowden guitars continue to be regarded amongst the finest modern acoustics available.

Specifications:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th Fret: 2.50mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 23.00mm

Neck Depth at 10th Fret: 25.00mm

Nut Width: 44.65mm

Width at 12th Fret: 56.00mm

Weight: 1.900mm

Year: 2014

Serial Number: 18627

Model: Lowden F-35

Body Shape: F

Top: Alpine Spruce

Back & Sides: Honduras Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany with Walnut Laminate & Rosewood

Neck Profile: GL Standard

Fingerboard: Ebony with Ebony/Maple Binding

Scale Length: 650mm

Binding: Figured Maple

Purflings: Mahogany / Rosewood / Maple

Tuners: Gotoh Gold 510 with Ebony Buttons

Case: Original Hard Shell Case

Crafted in: Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland