Lowden Original Series Model 25 Acoustic Guitar
Series: Original Series
Body Shape: F
Orientation: Right-Handed (left-handed options may be available to order)
Finish: Natural
Overview
The Lowden Original Series Model 25 is a handcrafted acoustic guitar that showcases the distinctive tone, construction and attention to detail associated with Lowden Guitars. Built in Northern Ireland, the Model 25 pairs a red cedar soundboard with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, creating a rich, responsive acoustic voice with warmth, depth and excellent tonal balance.
The red cedar top responds sensitively to changes in playing dynamics, making it particularly appealing to fingerstyle players and musicians who favour an expressive touch. East Indian rosewood adds depth to the bass, clarity to the treble and complex overtones, helping individual notes remain articulate while chords retain their richness.
Lowden's distinctive bracing and soundboard voicing are designed to support resonance, sustain and tonal balance. The five-piece mahogany and rosewood neck, ebony fingerboard and carefully crafted wooden appointments reflect the company's focus on traditional materials and detailed workmanship.
The Model 25 is available in several Lowden body sizes, allowing players to choose the feel and response that best suits their playing style. From the full-bodied O shape to the compact Wee Lowden, the Original Series Model 25 offers the same celebrated cedar and rosewood combination in different body formats.
Key Features
Playability and Comfort
Available in O, F, S and WL body sizes to suit different playing preferences
650mm (25.6") scale length for a familiar acoustic playing feel
GL Standard neck profile for a comfortable, traditional feel
Ebony fingerboard for a smooth, responsive playing surface
Available with optional cutaway and left-handed configurations, subject to specification
Tonewoods and Construction
Top: Solid red cedar for a warm, responsive tone and sensitive dynamic response
Back and Sides: Solid East Indian rosewood for rich bass, clear treble and complex overtones
Bracing: Lowden's distinctive soundboard bracing and Dolphin-profile voicing
Neck: Five-piece mahogany and rosewood construction for strength and stability
Fingerboard: Ebony for a smooth playing feel and durable construction
Electronics
Standard Model 25 configuration is acoustic, without built-in electronics
Pickup systems may be available as an optional or aftermarket installation
Suitable for acoustic amplification with an appropriate external pickup system
Hardware and Setup
Rosewood bridge for a traditional appearance and effective string transfer
Bone nut and saddle for clear string response
High-quality Gotoh tuning machines for accurate tuning
Split two-piece saddle design for precise intonation
Clear pickguard on applicable configurations
Design Details
Handcrafted in Northern Ireland
Natural finish that showcases the character of the tonewoods
Traditional wooden rosette and detailed wood purfling
Mahogany body binding with complementary wood appointments
Understated styling focused on craftsmanship and tonal quality
Specifications
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Category
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Detail
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Model
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Original Series Model 25
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Series
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Lowden Original Series
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Guitar Type
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Acoustic
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Body Sizes
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F
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Top
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Solid Red Cedar
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Back and Sides
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Solid East Indian Rosewood
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Bracing
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Lowden soundboard bracing with Dolphin-profile voicing
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Neck
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Five-Piece Mahogany and Rosewood
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Fingerboard
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Ebony
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Neck Profile
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GL Standard
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Scale Length
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Approximately 650mm (25.6")
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Nut Width
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Typically 45mm; may vary by specification
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Bridge
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Rosewood
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Nut and Saddle
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Bone
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Tuning Machines
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Gotoh
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Electronics
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Not included as standard
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Finish
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Natural
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Country of Manufacture
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Northern Ireland
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Why Choose This Guitar?
The Lowden Original Series Model 25 is ideal for players who want:
A handcrafted acoustic guitar made in Northern Ireland
A solid cedar top with a warm, expressive and dynamically responsive voice
Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for depth, clarity and rich overtones
Traditional Lowden construction with distinctive bracing and detailed wooden appointments
A choice of body sizes to suit fingerstyle playing, accompaniment and individual preferences
