{"product_id":"lowden-s-35-1-of-1-prototype-ireland-2018","title":"SOLD - Lowden S-35 1 of 1 Prototype – Ireland 2018","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RgtjkjyWUrA\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eLowden guitars represent the pinnacle of acoustic guitar manufacturing. Based in Downpatrick, County Down in Northern Ireland, George Lowden and his small team of skilled luthiers make some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eof the most incredible acoustic guitars you are ever likely to come across.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eLowden spends time finding the very best tone woods and hand manipulate them using traditional tools to carve, plane and fit together instruments like no other builder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eLowden guitars are also original in design. Lowdens are not traditional, style wise. Their curvaceous bodies are unique and distinctive. Inside, the bracing of each model is carefully constructed in order to create guitars that project sparkle, body and resonance in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFrom George - 'As a luthier, I find that designing a few ‘special’ guitars does stretch my creative abilities and I enjoy that challenge. I believe this does help to develop the art of guitar making in a much wider sense as well.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFeatures -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTop Wood: Red Cedar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBack Wood: Claro Walnut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eScale: 25 Nut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWidth: 1 3\/4\" Frets To \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBody: 12 Satin Finish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNeck Wood: Mahogany \u0026amp; Walnut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFretboard: Ebony \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBridge: Rosewood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eHeadstock Overlay: Ebony \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eHeadstock Inlay: Lowden Logo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTuners: Gotoh 510’s w Ebony Knobs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eInlays: Abalone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eRosette: Abalone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePurfling: Mahogany Pau Ferro Maple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBody Binding: Figured Maple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFretboard Binding: Ebony \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePickguard: Clear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNut Material: Bone Saddle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNeck Profile: GL Standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eCase: Black Lowden Branded Hiscox Hardcase w\/ Grey Interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThis Lowden S-35 is a 1 of 1 prototype made and signed by George Lowden himself. It is marked on the label in the soundhole as ‘Prototype #2’, making this an extra special instrument. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eIn the usual Lowden manner, the design is understated and classical - the ebony fingerboard in bound with pear-wood, the bodies are maple bound, claro walnut is used for the heel cover and to face the headstock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eThe neck is the usual five-piece Lowden construction. The bridge is rosewood, and there is an abalone inlay rosette, with fretboard top markers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eThis guitar has the classic Lowden tone, it’s snappy and ringing, and perfect for fingerstyle. The top is really interesting, a thick piece of cedar - but so light, and allows the guitar to be loud and resonant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eIt plays wonderfully up the neck and is comfortable in both standing and sitting positions. This instrument is in excellent pre-owned condition and shows virtually no player wear. It does not have a pickup fitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eIf you're after a future vintage, fully handmade acoustic guitar made by one of the finest guitar luthiers in the world, get this one. It would be the perfect addition to any guitar stable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eComes in its fitted Lowden branded hard case in great condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839043461439,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G21086914","price":2497.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Lowden_S-35_1_of_1_Prototype_Ireland_2018.jpg?v=1782094980","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/lowden-s-35-1-of-1-prototype-ireland-2018","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}