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1976 Lowden L. SN 1. Guitar Database

Lowden | L | 1976 | SN:1

Luthier Facts :
Name: Lowden Guitars
Location: High Street Bangor (Co. Down), Ireland
Currently: Downpatrick, Ireland
Wait list: Stockists worldwide
RIYL: Lowden guitars are considered to be the one of the premier small manufacturers of fingerstyle guitars.
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Slotted vs solid headstock. Feature Article

Dudenbostel 12fret 00045 … read more about this guitar here

S lotted headstocks are often found on classical and 12 fret guitars and equally often there are myths surrounding the effect of the difference in construction vs. standard solid headstocks. In this article, I look at the differences in tone, restringing [...]

John Thomas Interview.

John Thomas Interview | 2010 | Features

Best known as the X-ray guy, Law Professor John Thomas has been a prolific freelance writer with an excellent eye for detail and turn of phrase. His latest works on Kim Walker and the Larson Brothers has brought him greater recognition from players and luthiers [...]