Lowden S-21 Acoustic Guitar - Sitka Spruce Top, Walnut Back & Sides, S Body, GL Standard Neck

The Lowden S-21 is a compact yet sonically powerful acoustic guitar that represents the finest of Irish lutherie. Handcrafted to perfection, this S-shaped (small-bodied) model features a premium Sitka spruce top and walnut back and sides, offering exceptional balance, clarity, and warmth in every chord.

Designed with meticulous detail, the S-21’s 5-piece mahogany/rosewood neck not only ensures long-term structural stability but enhances sustain and tonal richness without the need for synthetic reinforcement. Every component from the ebony fingerboard to the maple binding and Gotoh 381 tuners with ebony buttons is chosen for its aesthetic beauty and performance.

This is a guitar for players who demand tone, feel, and craftsmanship in perfect harmony.

Tonewoods & Construction

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce - bright and responsive with dynamic range
  
  
• Back & Sides: Walnut - warm and woody with midrange complexity
  
  
• Body Shape: S (Folk) - ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming
  
  
• Binding: Maple
  
  
• Purflings: Mahogany, Maple, Rocklite
  
  
• Finish: Natural, hand-applied satin

🎸 Neck & Playability

• Neck Wood: 5-Piece Mahogany with Rosewood splices
  
  
• Neck Profile: GL Standard - comfortable and well-balanced
  
  
• Scale Length: 630mm (approx. 24.8")
  
  
• Fingerboard: Ebony - smooth, durable, and refined
  
  
• Nut Width: 45mm (not explicitly listed, but standard for S series)

🛠️ Hardware & Extras

• Bridge: Ebony
  
  
• Tuners: Gotoh 381 Gold with Ebony Buttons - precise and elegant
  
  
• Strings: Lowden Light Gauge 12-53
  
  
• Case: (Confirm if included - typically a custom Lowden case is provided)

🎯 Ideal For:

• Fingerstyle players and light strummers seeking responsive articulation
  
  
• Guitarists looking for a compact, boutique acoustic with rich tonewoods
  
  
• Musicians who appreciate Irish handcrafted quality and tonal character

With its refined build, responsive voice, and timeless design, the Lowden S-21 is an heirloom-quality instrument that inspires every note you play.

The S-21 pairs crisp Sitka clarity with the warmth of walnut.

You’ll find more thoughtfully voiced acoustic guitars like this throughout our collection.