The MusicStreet Setup Advantage: Why Your Lowden Deserves It
A Lowden acoustic guitar is an heirloom-quality instrument built using premium solid tonewoods, traditional hand-voiced dolphin bracing, and ultra-thin hand-rubbed finishes. Because these instruments are highly organic and responsive, they naturally breathe and shift during their journey from the lowden guitars northern ireland workshop to our showroom. A factory setup is rarely optimized for individual playing preferences or local UK humidity levels.
At MusicStreet, we treat every Lowden with the utmost care. We perform a **complimentary £75 professional workshop setup** on every single Lowden acoustic guitar we sell. Our expert luthiers adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, precision-shave the bridge saddle, and polish the frets to ensure your new instrument plays with a comfortable, buzz-free low action straight out of the box.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Lowden acoustic is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Lowden acoustic guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 14-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the guitar isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 14 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
Explore Legendary Lowden Acoustic Guitar Series
Lowden's acoustic lineup features some of the most unique and recognizable designs in boutique luthiery. From the classic Original Series to the accessible Sheeran collaboration, explore our core offerings:
The Original Series (O, F, S, WL)
The foundation of the Lowden legacy. Ranging from the massive projection of the jumbo **O Series**, the versatile medium-sized **F Series**, the intimate concert-sized **S Series**, to the compact **WL (Wee Lowden)**, the Original Series features stripped-back, organic wood bindings and premium solid tonewoods that deliver the classic, airy Lowden voice.
Lowden 35 & 50 Custom Series
The pinnacle of custom-shop artistry. The **35 Series** features premium, hand-selected tonewoods and elegant abalone appointments. The **50 Series** represents the absolute master-grade level, where George Lowden and his team select the rarest, most resonant solid woods in the world, paired with custom neck profiles and custom soundbox options.
Sheeran by Lowden
A revolutionary collaboration between Ed Sheeran and George Lowden. Designed to make premium, handcrafted Irish acoustic guitars accessible to aspiring players and gigging musicians, the Sheeran by Lowden range features compact body shapes (S and W sizes), solid wood tops, and durable, highly resonant construction.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current acoustic guitar? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Lowden acoustic guitar in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom features a dedicated acoustic room where you can sit back, play, and compare different body shapes and tonewoods side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lowden Guitars
What makes Lowden acoustic guitars unique?
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Lowden guitars are famous for their unique design features, including George Lowden's proprietary "dolphin" bracing pattern, a pinless bridge design that improves energy transfer to the soundboard, a 5-piece laminated neck for incredible stability, and organic wood bindings instead of plastic. This results in an exceptionally airy, three-dimensional tone with unmatched sustain and touch-sensitive dynamics.
What is included in your £75 professional setup?
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Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
What is the difference between the O, F, S, and WL body shapes?
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The **O Series** is Lowden's original jumbo body shape, offering massive projection, deep bass, and rich resonance. The **F Series** is a medium-sized flatpicking model with a focused, punchy mid-range and exceptional balance. The **S Series** is a compact concert-sized body, highly responsive and favored by fingerstyle players. The **WL (Wee Lowden)** is a parlor-sized travel guitar designed to deliver surprising volume and clarity in a highly portable format.
Can I trade in my old gear toward a purchase?
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Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
The Lowden Legacy: George Lowden's Visionary Design
Since 1974, george lowden guitar designs have carved out a unique space in the acoustic world. Rather than replicating traditional American acoustic designs, George Lowden pioneered a completely distinct approach to guitar construction.
Lowden guitars are famous for their unique structural innovations:
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The Dolphin Bracing System: A highly specialized, hand-carved internal bracing pattern that maximizes top flexibility and resonance while maintaining absolute structural integrity.
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The Pinless Bridge: A signature Lowden feature that routes strings directly through the back of the bridge, improving vibrational transfer to the soundboard and making string changes effortless.
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Multi-Piece Necks: Lowden utilizes incredibly stable 5-piece mahogany and rosewood necks, ensuring absolute tuning reliability and a lifetime of structural stability.
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The Satin Finish: Finished with a thin, tactile satin finish that allows the premium tonewoods to breathe and resonate naturally, while offering a beautiful, organic aesthetic.
This uncompromising commitment to quality is why lowden guitars northern ireland are revered by legendary artists like Pierre Bensusan, Richard Thompson, and Alex de Grassi.
Explore the Lowden Body Shapes
The 'O' Series (The Original Jumbo)
The body shape that started it all. The Lowden 'O' series features a large, deep jumbo body that delivers a massive, room-filling projection, thunderous bass response, and incredible harmonic sustain. It is the ultimate choice for players who demand maximum volume and a deep, orchestral voice.
The 'F' Series (The Flat-Picker / Mid-Sized)
The most popular and versatile body shape in the Lowden lineup. The 'F' series features a mid-sized body with a tight waist, offering a highly focused, punchy, and articulate midrange. It handles powerful flatpicking, delicate fingerstyle, and heavy strumming with equal grace, making it the ultimate studio and stage workhorse.
The 'S' Series (The Concert / Small-Bodied)
Designed for exceptional comfort and intimate performances. The 'S' series features a smaller, highly ergonomic body shape. Despite its compact size, it delivers a surprisingly robust projection, fast transient response, and pristine note-to-note definition, making it highly favored by fingerstyle players and acoustic soloists.
Sheeran by Lowden: Premium Design Made Accessible
For players seeking Lowden's legendary design and playability at a highly accessible price point, the sheeran by lowden series is the perfect gateway. Designed in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, these compact, comfortable instruments are handcrafted in Northern Ireland using sustainable tonewoods and innovative manufacturing techniques, offering students, travelers, and gigging musicians authentic Lowden tone and style.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting"—especially when it comes to rare, handcrafted instruments of this caliber. A boutique acoustic guitar is a living, breathing piece of wood, and its playability is highly sensitive to setup.
Every single Lowden guitar that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, neck relief, nut slots, and saddle height to ensure your new Lowden plays effortlessly and sounds spectacular straight out of the box.
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No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
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1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
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Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
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Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are Lowden guitars so highly regarded?
Lowden guitars are handcrafted in Northern Ireland using premium, hand-selected tonewoods and unique structural innovations (such as Dolphin bracing and pinless bridges). This results in an instrument of unparalleled build quality, playability, and a distinct, organic "Lowden voice" characterized by incredible sustain, clarity, and harmonic complexity.
What is the difference between the Lowden O, F, and S series?
The 'O' series is a large jumbo body designed for maximum volume and deep bass projection. The 'F' series is a mid-sized body offering a highly focused, punchy, and versatile midrange perfect for all playing styles. The 'S' series is a smaller, highly comfortable concert body designed for exceptional note definition and fingerstyle playability.
Does my Lowden guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Lowden guitar purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these guitars in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
