NAGD - Lowden

PC008

About 20 years ago my Nana RIP left me a small inheritance and I wanted to get something to remember her by - Always wanted a decent acoustic so went to London to try a few out Gibsons, Martins, Lowdens and Taylors. I settled on a Martin D-28 but it was a vey close run thing with a Lowden a very close second - I've played it to death and still do everyday. Recently I was remembering my trip to London and always looked out for Lowdens every so often. A couple of weeks ago I was going to a New Order gig - UK Train strike so decided to drive - Farnham is on the way so I thought i pop in to Guitar Village. I tried a few Lowdens and completely fell in love with an O-22  - the guy in the shop aksed me if I wanted it today and I said I couldn't but would be back soon (it was £3.7k - a lot to think about). The next morning, ears still ringing after the show, all I could think about was the O-22 so I thought as I drove back home I'd better check it out and see If it really was THAT good. I really couldn't believe my eyes when I arrived at Guitar Village - "My" Lowden was part of the "Manager's gone mad" sale 25% off so reduced to £2.7k - it was meant to be right?

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malcolmkindness

Congratulations, as I have said before on here, the basic Lowdens are great guitars for reasonable money. It will be a lovely contrast to your Martin.

WafflesOnHorseback

Great stuff! Congrats.

TheMadMick

Like you, I could never quite justify the Lowden price tag But you got a real bargain there.

Enjoy.

Tannin

Wow! Great tale and it looks a lovely guitar. Cedar and mahogany, yes? 

Dave_Mc

Wow awesome As you said, it's hard to turn it down when the very one you wanted was reduced substantially- it's like "it's meant to be".

That's what I always tell myself, anyway 

PCT57

Congratulations. What a slice of luck you had. Lovely looking guitar.

Soupman

Great guitars, plus a bargain! I have the O25 cedar / rosewood. The O series are big bodied but with a sound to match. I'd never part with it.
Happy playing - an awesome guitar!