Lowden WL-35 50th Anniversary Acoustic Guitar, Bois de Rose Back & Sides, 610mm Scale

Created in celebration of Lowden’s 50th Anniversary, the WL-35 is a rare and beautifully handcrafted acoustic guitar that showcases Bois de Rose a tonewood known as the King of Madagascar Rosewoods. Visually striking and tonally rich, this wood ages from a natural rose hue into a deep, luxurious purple. Selected personally by George Lowden from a singular back set during a supplier visit, this piece stands as a tribute to nature’s rarity and luthier artistry.

Body & Tonewoods

• Back & Sides: Bois de Rose (Madagascar Rosewood) - Bold, bell-like tone with exceptional harmonic complexity
  
  
• Top: (Assumed Cedar or Spruce - please confirm) - Warm, open voicing to complement the back’s power
  
  
• Purfling: Rocklite-Sycamore-Mahogany - Elegant contrast and tone-enhancing layers
  
  
• Binding: Figured Maple - Framing the body with natural beauty and light visual pop

Neck & Fingerboard

• Fingerboard: Ebony with Maple Bindings - Smooth, responsive feel and striking edge definition
  
  
• Neck Profile: GL Jazz (48mm at nut / 60mm at 14th fret) - Comfortable for both fingerstyle and chord work
  
  
• Nut Width: 1 7/8” | Saddle Spacing: 2 1/4” - Offers excellent string separation and fingerboard room
  
  
• Scale Length: 610mm / 24” - Short scale for warmth, reduced tension, and enhanced playability

Hardware & Case

• Tuners: Gotoh Gold 510 with Ebony Buttons - Smooth precision and luxury-grade aesthetic
  
  
• Bridge: Ebony (assumed) - Sustain-friendly and classic
  
  
• Case: Ameritage Hardshell Case - Premium protection with a snug, form-fitted interior

Ideal For:

• Fingerstyle players seeking a responsive, short-scale tone machine
  
  
• Collectors and enthusiasts of rare tonewoods and limited builds
  
  
• Anyone wanting Lowden’s craftsmanship in a guitar that combines heritage, beauty, and uniqueness

This Lowden WL-35 50th Anniversary model is not just an instrument it’s a once-in-a-lifetime blend of tonewood rarity, artisan selection, and soulful tone. A true masterpiece worthy of celebration.

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