This is a brand new, more affordable model from Lowden. But don't be mistaken: it is a true Lowden guitar in every sense! This guitar has a bolted on 3 piece neck, instead of Lowden's typically 5 piece neck attached through a dovetail joint. George Lowden has been working on this design for many years, and it is a thoroughly satisfying instrument to play: deep, rich, with lots of wonderful overtones and volume that Lowden guitars are known for. And it is beautiful, with Lowden's normal satiny finish and cherry wood bindings. There are two new models: this F-10 with a cedar top, and the F-12 with a sitka spruce top. Here is Lowden's description:
For years I have been thinking of developing a light weight “bolt on” design neck joint - one that would achieve a really solid joint but not disturb the natural balance of the instrument.
I have also reduced the neck stiffness slightly by using a 3 piece design which also allows a little more transference of the necks natural vibration.
The results are two completely new models which still very much have that characteristic Lowden tone which now seems a little more versatile between different playing styles from bluegrass to fingerpicking to celtic strumming.
