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1949 Martin D-28. SN:111451 Guitar Database.

August 10, 2011 Terence Instrument Database

Martin | D28 | 1949 | SN:111451

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Name: Martin
Location: Nazereth, PA
Wait list: Sockists Worldwide
Taking Orders?: Yes, standard & customs
RIYL: Martin have set the benchmark for a lot of builders and manufacturers.
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Model: D-28

Year: 1949

Serial: 111451

Top: Sitka Spruce

Back and sides: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck: Mahogany

Nut Width: 1 11/16″

String Spacing: 2 1/8″

Scale: 25.4″

Body Length: 19 7/8″

Lower Bout: 15 5/8″

Upper Bout: 11 3/8″

Body Depth: 3 3/4″, 4 3/4″

Bridge: Ebony

Binding: Ivoroid

Rosette: Ring

Backstrip: Marquetry

Purfling: Line

I saw this on ebay where the prior owner had this to say:”This beautiful instrument (Serial Number 111451) has been carefully maintained, stored and played it’s entire 69 year existence. It has some wear, which is natural considering how great it sounds, you just have to pick it up and play it.

Well this is another 1949 D28 which has had work done to it. The top has a crack on the bass edge off the soundhole and a patch most likely from am impact injury. The bridge is not original and oversized. Below the bridge appears to have suffered from cracks and some belly. The pickguard is a replacement by virtue of being above the finish.

It appears like 1949 is a bad year to be a d28! Check out the other D28 which has also had a lot of work done to it here.

Resources: See more 40′s Dreadnoughts:
- 1943 D-28 Adirondack Spruce | Brazilian rosewood [SN:85772]
- 1944 D-18 Adirondack Spruce | Mahogany [SN:87213]
- 1947 D-28 Adirondack Spruce | Brazilian rosewood [SN:99978]
- 1947 D-28 Adirondack Spruce | Brazilian rosewood [SN:100943]
- 1948 D-28 Sitka Spruce | Brazilian rosewood [SN:104xxx]
- 1949 D-28 Sitka Spruce | Brazilian rosewood [SN:112858]

References: Martin Guitars, a History by Mike Longworth.

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2004 Lowden 30th Anniversary. SN 15041 (no. 16 of 30). Guitar Database.

July 22, 2011 Terence Instrument Database

Lowden | 30th Anniversary | 2004 | SN:15041 (no. 16 of 30)

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Luthier Facts :
Name: George Lowden Guitars
Location: Downpatrick, Ireland
Wait list: Sockists Worldwide
Taking Orders?: Yes, standard & customs
RIYL: George Lowden guitars have been crafting high quality predominantly fingerstyle guitars for many years.
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Builder: George Lowden Guitars, George Lowden
Model: 30th Anniversary S model
Year: 2004
Serial #: 15041, #16 of 30
Back/Sides Wood: Highly Figured Pearwood
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Neck Wood: Mahogany, 5 piece, satin finish
Headplate: Rosewood with ‘Lowden’ logo
Fingerboard: Ebony, bound with two-tone trim, no markers, Extension
Frets to body: 14
Bindings: Brazilian Rosewood with tri-color wood purfling
Top Trim: Tri-color wood purfling
Rosette: Abalone & Tri-color Wood
Tuners: Gold Gotoh 510s with Ebony Buttons
Case: Lowden/Hiscox Hardshell
Body Length: 18 7/8″
Upper Bout: 10 1/4″
Lower Bout: 14 3/4″
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4″
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/16″
Scale Length: 24.75″ (630 mm)
Nut Width: 1 23/32″ (43 mm)
Strings Spacing: 2 3/16″ (55 mm)

This is a great 30th Anniversary Lowden with that figured Pearwood back and sides. Apologies for the low resolution pics, we are trying to obtain better ones. Nevertheless, the former owner had this to say:

“This is number 16 of the 30-issue George Lowden 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar. Ungigged and rarely but lovingly played, this guitar is in mint condition. And it plays and sounds like a dream.

Made from beautifully figured pearwood for the back and sides, it also features a high-grade sitka spruce top, mahogany/rosewood neck, ebony fingerboard, walnut binding and Gotoh machines..

It has also been fitted at the Lowden workshop with a high quality Headway pickup. It comes in an unmarked hardshell lite-flite case and has full certification and provenance paperwork. Its final setup was tested and adjusted by George himself. I was there when he did it!”

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No comments 2004 Lowden 30th Anniversary. SN 15032 (no. 8 of 30). Guitar Database.

2004 Lowden 30th Anniversary. SN 15039 (no. 2 of 30). Guitar Database.

July 20, 2011 Terence Instrument Database

Lowden | 30th Anniversary | 2004 | SN:15039 (no. 2 of 30)

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Builder: George Lowden Guitars, George Lowden
Model: 30th Anniversary F model
Year: 2004
Serial #: 15039, #2 of 30
Back/Sides Wood: Highly Figured Pearwood
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Neck Wood: Mahogany, 5 piece, satin finish
Headplate: Rosewood with ‘Lowden’ logo
Fingerboard: Ebony, bound with two-tone trim, no markers, Extension
Frets to body: 14
Bindings: Brazilian Rosewood with tri-color wood purfling
Top Trim: Tri-color wood purfling
Rosette: Abalone & Tri-color Wood
Tuners: Gold Gotoh 510s with Ebony Buttons
Case: Lowden/Hiscox Hardshell
Body Length: 19 3⁄4″
Upper Bout: 11 1/4″
Lower Bout: 15 7/8″
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8″
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/4″
Scale Length: 25 1⁄2″
Nut Width: 1 25/32″
Strings Spacing: 2 5/16″

This is a great 30th Anniversary Lowden with that figured Pearwood back and sides. This particular guitar was submitted to use anonymously althouh the photos and details appear accurate.

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No comments 2004 Lowden 30th Anniversary. SN 15039 (no. 2 of 30). Guitar Database.

1980 Lowden G7. SN Unknown. Guitar Database.

July 15, 2011 Terence Instrument Database

Lowden | G7 | 1980 | SN:Unknown

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Luthier Facts :
Name: George Lowden Guitars
Location: K.Yairi Workshop, near Nagoya Japan.
Wait list: Sockists Worldwide
Taking Orders?: Yes, standard & customs. Workshop currently based in Downpatrick, Ireland.
RIYL: George Lowden guitars have been crafting high quality predominantly fingerstyle guitars for many years.
Note: (RIYL) Recommended If You Like

Builder: K.Yairi, Japan for George Lowden Guitars, George Lowden.
Model: G7
Year: 1980
Serial #: Unknown
Back/Sides Wood: Highly Figured likely Ovangkol
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Neck Wood: Mahogany, 3 piece
Headplate: Rosewood with ‘Lowden’ decal
Fingerboard: Ebony, bound with two-tone trim, no markers, Extension
Frets to body: 14
Top Trim: Wood purfling
Rosette: Woodpurfling
Case: Lowden Hardshell
Body Length: 20”
Upper Bout: 12”
Lower Bout: 16 1/4”
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 1/8”
Body Depth @Tail Block: 5”
Scale Length: 25 ½”

This is a great O sized Lowden from the Japan period with a highly figured back and sides tonewood most likely Ovangkol. This guitar has the classic small white beige label, Lowden headstock decal and Lowden hardcase. The owner had this to say:

“This is a George Lowden Guitar from 1980, its in great condition with only a few marks and small scraps nothing cosmetically bad. Great tones and deep rich sounds from this great and rare guitar a real find for guitarists. Has original hard case aswell, some of the vinyl is peeling off the side but case is in great structural shape.”

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No comments 1980 Lowden G7. SN Unknown. Guitar Database.

1980′s Lowden L-25c. SN 790. Guitar Database.

July 13, 2011 Terence Instrument Database

Lowden | L-25c | 1980s | SN:790

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Luthier Facts :
Name: George Lowden Guitars
Location: Balloo Ind. Est. workshops, Bangor, Co Down, N.Ireland.
Wait list: Sockists Worldwide
Taking Orders?: Yes, standard & customs. Workshop currently based in Downpatrick, Ireland.
RIYL: George Lowden guitars have been crafting high quality predominantly fingerstyle guitars for many years.
Note: (RIYL) Recommended If You Like

Builder: Balloo Ind. Est. workshops, Bangor, Co Down, N.Irelandunder George Lowden.
Model: L-25c
Year: Late 1980′s
Serial #: 790
Back/Sides Wood: Indian Rosewood
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Neck Wood: Mahogany, 5 piece
Headplate: Rosewood with ‘Lowden’ decal
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets to body: 14
Top Trim: Wood purfling
Rosette: Woodpurfling
Case: Lowden Hardshell
Body Length: 20”
Upper Bout: 12”
Lower Bout: 16 1/4”
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 1/8”
Body Depth @Tail Block: 5”
Scale Length: 25 ½”

This is a great O sized Lowden from the Bangor period when operations moved back to Ireland and George was fully in charge. This guitar has the slightly smaller cream oval label with green edge. The new Lowden logo is evident in the headstock decal. The owner has this to say:

“This is a pristine Lowden L25C #790. Rosewood back and sides, Ceder top, Ebony fingerboard, Five piece neck. The L-25 is often thought of as “the Lowden guitar.” The current Lowden model that corresponds to the “L” in shape and size is the “O”, meaning “original” shape which was the “L.”. The width at the nut is 1.3/4″ and the action at the 12th fret is 1/8″. This is a very large guitar, with a deep and incredibly resonant sound. It is the largest size that Lowden makes and is identical to the “O”. It is signed by George Lowden on a cream colored, oval label with green trim, sometimes called the “New Lowden Logo.”

According to Lowden’s website, it was made in Ireland (Balloo Ind. Est. workshops, Bangor, Co Down, Northern Ireland) between 1985 and 1989. I am the original owner of this guitar. It has rarely, if ever left the house, never played on gigs. Has the original green hard shell case with gold interior in great condition. This guitar is still not fully broken in ! I am a nylon string player and never got into playing this guitar much, as it was given to me as a gift. Therefore, it has been sitting in its case for over 20 years, being strummed just occasionally.”

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