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NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« on: April 11, 2020, 11:03:22 PM »
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- Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood
- Tasmanian Blackwood Arm Bevel and Bindings
- Fingerboard extension

This guitar is an absolute dream. Perfect balance, rich overtones and incredible sustain. Notes and projection are even all the way up the neck. The arm bevel is a dream, making the already compact body even more comfortable. The aroma from the wood combo is mesmerizing, it smells like sugar and vanilla. It's like holding the most beautiful woman, who seduces you with her irresistible smell and serenades you, becuase she has the voice of an angel :)

What makes this guitar special for me is, I went to Winter NAMM 2020 and got to meet George Lowden. We chatted for a few minutes and told me to ignore the specs and to try all the guitars, see if one spoke to me. As soon as I played an Alpine Spruce/Madagascar S35, I knew it was the one. I went back to play it at least 10 times. My good friend Baxter from Casino Guitars helped me realize my dream, and I'm forever thankful. I'll be posting videos of this guitar soon, but until then, enjoy the photos!!!















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2020 lowden s35 12 fret alpine spruce/madagascar
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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2020, 01:58:32 AM »
I have never, ever been a fan of Lowden guitars. Then again, I would never question someone's devotion to them.

Enjoy!
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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2020, 05:43:31 AM »
Another beautiful guitar zeebow! Enjoy this one, like the others. Now you get to plan for the next.  ;)
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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2020, 08:19:13 AM »
That one sure looks like a winner.  Absolutely love the appointments you elected to go with.  I bet it is very comfortable to play.  Congratulations.   8)
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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2020, 09:36:02 AM »
You scored the jackpot with that one! Can't wait to see and hear a video. Congrats, Zee!
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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2020, 11:24:08 AM »
Gorgeous guitar zeebow....congratulations!!!
Enjoy  :)  looking forward to your videos!
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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2020, 01:50:25 PM »
Quote from: shorty on April 12, 2020, 11:24:08 AM
Gorgeous guitar zeebow....congratulations!!!
Enjoy  :)  looking forward to your videos!

thanks for the kind words! will post videos here relatively soon :)
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1995 912C - englemann/eir
2009 xxxv-p - sitka/madagascar
2010 414ce - sitka/ovangkol (made on my wedding day!)
2011 914ce - cedar/eir
2014 martin 000-28 custom - adi/cocobolo
2017 BTO GC 12 fret - lutz/cocobolo
2019 BTO GC 12 fret - cedar/cocobolo
2019 sheeran w03 - cedar/santos rosewood
2019 lowden s35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/cocobolo
2020 lowden s35 12 fret alpine spruce/madagascar
2023 lowden wee wl-35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/madagascar
2023 martin 00-28 modern deluxe - sitka/eir

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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2020, 01:51:11 PM »
Quote from: MGap on April 12, 2020, 08:19:13 AM
That one sure looks like a winner.  Absolutely love the appointments you elected to go with.  I bet it is very comfortable to play.  Congratulations.   8)

small body with armrest, 12 fret - incredible!!!! i love it!!!
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1995 912C - englemann/eir
2009 xxxv-p - sitka/madagascar
2010 414ce - sitka/ovangkol (made on my wedding day!)
2011 914ce - cedar/eir
2014 martin 000-28 custom - adi/cocobolo
2017 BTO GC 12 fret - lutz/cocobolo
2019 BTO GC 12 fret - cedar/cocobolo
2019 sheeran w03 - cedar/santos rosewood
2019 lowden s35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/cocobolo
2020 lowden s35 12 fret alpine spruce/madagascar
2023 lowden wee wl-35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/madagascar
2023 martin 00-28 modern deluxe - sitka/eir

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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2020, 01:51:50 PM »
Quote from: TaylorGirl on April 12, 2020, 05:43:31 AM
Another beautiful guitar zeebow! Enjoy this one, like the others. Now you get to plan for the next.  ;)

might have to wait a couple years :)
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1995 912C - englemann/eir
2009 xxxv-p - sitka/madagascar
2010 414ce - sitka/ovangkol (made on my wedding day!)
2011 914ce - cedar/eir
2014 martin 000-28 custom - adi/cocobolo
2017 BTO GC 12 fret - lutz/cocobolo
2019 BTO GC 12 fret - cedar/cocobolo
2019 sheeran w03 - cedar/santos rosewood
2019 lowden s35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/cocobolo
2020 lowden s35 12 fret alpine spruce/madagascar
2023 lowden wee wl-35 12 fret - driftwood cedar/madagascar
2023 martin 00-28 modern deluxe - sitka/eir

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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2020, 02:23:16 PM »
Quote from: zeebow on April 12, 2020, 01:51:50 PM
Quote from: TaylorGirl on April 12, 2020, 05:43:31 AM
Another beautiful guitar zeebow! Enjoy this one, like the others. Now you get to plan for the next.  ;)

might have to wait a couple years :)

Ha Ha, That is a good one Z ;D
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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2020, 03:09:12 PM »
So-o-o-o pretty! I've always loved the unique look of Lowden guitars. Congrats and play it in good health!
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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2020, 01:30:02 PM »
Beautiful!
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Re: NGD: Lowden S35 12 Fret Alpine Spruce / Madagascar Rosewood with arm bevel
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2020, 03:00:18 PM »
Enjoy! I loved the Lowden guitars I got to check out at the late, lamented Mandolin Brothers  Guitars on Staten Island, NY
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