Renowned Northern Ireland luthier George Lowden started building guitars in the mid-1970s and quickly gained a reputation for his unique approach, which combines traditional methods and modern innovations. Lowden emphasizes the use of high-quality tonewoods, hand voicing techniques, and a deep understanding of acoustic principles. Lowden guitars are built with a high degree of precision and creative design elements. In practice, they are expressive instruments that produce rich, resonant sounds.
With the F body size, Lowden sought to introduce a versatile, mid-sized guitar that would appeal to a wide range of playing styles and genres. This F23 was made in 2022, and it features a Cedar top with Walnut back and sides. Under the hood, Lowden's unique "dolphin-profile" braces lend a wide dynamic range and quick, expressive response. With the softer Cedar top, this F-23 would be a natural fit for fingerstyle guitar, but it also produces a powerful, articulate sound when strummed.
In your hands, this 2022 F-23 feels manageable and comfortable, and the 5-piece mahogany/rosewood neck has an approachable C-shaped profile. Lowden's F is a unique mid-size body that is still 4-7/8" deep, so it produces more bass than you would expect. This F23 has a 25-1/2" scale length, the nut width measures 1-3/4", and the string spacing is 2-3/16" at the saddle. It is outfitted with Gotoh 510 tuners and Lowden's split-saddle top-loader bridge.
This 2022 Lowden F-23 is gently used and finds us in nice cosmetic condition. It has been played, but wear is minimal (see photos). This one is clean—there's not even a strap button on the heel! Lowden's are well-made guitars and this one shows substantial build-quality. We love the understated appointments because they don't distract you from the beautiful character of fine woods—in this case, Cedar and gorgeous Walnut! This Lowden F-23 includes its original Hiscox case.