For sale is an exceptional Lowden S-50 Jazz, featuring an extraordinary combination of Master Grade African Blackwood back & sides and a Master Grade Sinker Redwood soundboard.
The S-50 represents the very highest level of Lowden craftsmanship, using individually selected Master Grade tonewoods and extensive hand-built detailing. This particular guitar is made even more special by its rare African Blackwood / Sinker Redwood combination.
Visually, the guitar is stunning. The dark, highly figured African Blackwood back and sides contrast beautifully with the warm Sinker Redwood top, while the figured Koa binding and extensive wood detailing give the instrument an understated but unmistakably luxurious appearance.
The Jazz configuration features a cutaway and nylon strings, combining Lowden’s renowned tonal character and craftsmanship with an exceptionally refined classical/jazz playing experience.
Specifications
- Lowden S-50 Jazz
- Master Grade African Blackwood back & sides
- Master Grade Sinker Redwood soundboard
- 5-piece Mahogany / Rosewood neck
- Ebony fingerboard with Maple bindings
- GL Jazz neck profile
- 48 mm nut width
- 650 mm scale length
- Figured Koa binding
- Rocklite / Maple / Mahogany purflings
- Gotoh Classical Gold tuners with Ebony buttons
- Alliance Savarez Red / D’Addario Pro-Arté strings
- L.R. Baggs Session VTC amplification system
- Cutaway body
- Original Lowden documentation
The combination of African Blackwood and Sinker Redwood delivers tremendous depth, clarity and harmonic richness, with excellent definition and responsiveness. Combined with the nylon-string Jazz configuration, this is a highly distinctive Lowden for fingerstyle, jazz and players looking for a more sophisticated nylon-string voice.
The craftsmanship is exceptional throughout, from the beautifully matched African Blackwood to the intricate wooden bindings and purflings.
This is not a standard production Lowden, but a top-level S-50 built from Master Grade tonewoods – an instrument for the serious player or collector looking for something genuinely special.
The guitar is in beautiful condition and comes with its original documentation.
Trades are welcome for other high-quality guitars.
Serious enquiries and offers are welcome.