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Try some other, smaller, USA makers. Some are stunning, e.g. Goodall, Bourgeois
the bigger makers find it very hard to match these guys
As has been said the O is a big guitar but the size doesn't take much getting used to.
I spent a couple of hours A B ing it with an F25.
Both are superb guitars but the 22 had more going on with the tone. The F25 sounded more focused, punchy and clinical but I really liked the depth and airiness of the 22.
The neck is wide but not too chunky. I find it very comfortable and I don't have massive hands.
The build quality is the best I have seen on any guitar. It's flawless.
I don't think you could really go wrong with a Lowden. The tone, attention to detail etc. is out of this world. For the money though you definitely need to get out and try some.
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
I played some superb Lowdens yesterday at my local shop. I am lucky to live near Project Music in Exeter and they have a superb O35 in stock at the moment with stunning Koa back and sides. I have been a big fan of the Lowden sound and the Lowden build for many years and to me they just seam to keep getting better. they must of had around 10 in stock so I was a bit spoilt for choice.
Check this selection out
http://www.projectmusic.net/lowden-1197-c.asp
These guys offered me a great deal so I am sure they are worth having a chat to if you are looking to save a few pounds. Every one I picked up was superb but I really did like the Koa back and sides O35
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
I'm not locked in here with you, you are locked in here with me.
I want it. Have been thinking about that O35 all weekend. Its also a great price. I have taken a look at other similar Lowdens and this one at Project Music is a very Good deal. Prob is I just cant afford it right now. My heart tells me I need that Lowden in my life but my head keeps reminding me I need a new car maybe a bit more. If its still around in a month or two I am going to try and pull the trigger on it but I suspect it may go fast at that price. Sounds amazing.
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
Richard Thompson plays one (he also has a signature model) and to back up what others have said, he seems to only play it when he's on his own, not with the band.
Hi.
Interesting as I have a Martin 00028 at home. Its a lovely guitar and has been played lots over the last few years. Its very different however to the Lowden sound. The 00028 is very sweet and gentle and has a lovely whisper to it and plenty of balance, but its straight braced and it does have a smaller voice. It can over drive a bit and in my mind doesn't work too well with a pick or hard playing. As I say I have one and I really recommend it to anyone wanting a classic straight braced Martin style of tone. But its not a big sound.
If its a Lowden that you have the need for a 00028 will not do it for you. In my view every Lowden has that signature Celtic overtone thing going for it without any compromise to the balance and warmth, and not too many guitar can do that. The F size is actually not far off a dread size if you measure it so its not really a very compact guitar at all. The S size is a oo/om ish size with a shorter scale. Its a lovely guitar and still has that classic Lowden feel and sound.
I played a S25 and a S32 at the weekend. they were very very nice. I really want the O35 but would be happy with any of the ones I played as they were miles away from the 00028.
They don't have to cost that much. The S23 I played was an offer at around £ 2200 and it was superb.
I know you said you played a Martin 00018. And I know you talked about the 00028. The 00018 has been recently significantly upgraded and is mahogany back and sides. The 00028 remains unchanged and has a rosewood back and sides. They now feel very different and sound very different to each other.
Have you played a new version OM Martin at all ? The OM21 and the new OM28 are real nice. very different from the 00028 due to the scale and the bracing.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/lowden-w23-serial-no-001/1120408738