Lowden O-38 Special ‘Batch 45’ Limited Edition - Bubinga & Cedar

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Celebrating 45 years of ‘The 38’ A special run of limited edition guitars in recognition of the iconic 38 model.

The first prototype 38 model was designed by George Lowden in 1976 for his friend Alastair Burke who, in turn, showed it to the owners of Folk Quincampoix in Paris, France. So impressed were the store’s owners that they immediately ordered six guitars with a request for four more every month after that! George and his team quickly got to work and the 38 emerged to the market in 1977.

The 38’s reputation was further cemented in Lowden history when Irish musician Paul Brady gifted one to Eric Clapton in 1996. It was subsequently used by Clapton on his album ‘Pilgrim’ and during his performance at the 1997 Grammy award ceremony.

Until now, the 38 model exclusively featured Brazilian Rosewood paired with Red Cedar. In recognition of the importance and longevity of The 38, ‘Batch 45’ was conceived as a tribute to this iconic guitar.

The collection consists of three guitars, each a unique tribute to the original 38 featuring new, bespoke, wood combinations paired with traditional 38 style appointments. Just 45 guitars will be available worldwide. Each of the three models will be available exclusively from only 15 stores worldwide.

Built simultaneously in the new Lowden workshop in Saintfield, County Down, each set of three guitars consists of an F-38 with Indian rosewood and Lutz Spruce, an O-38 with Bubinga and Red Cedar, and an F-38 with Brazilian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce. Each guitar features 38 style appointments throughout, including a leaf inlay pattern on the ebony fingerboard, abalone soundboard inlays, a Rosewood head plate and Maple bindings. In addition, each guitar’s unique internal label will be individually numbered and hand-signed by George Lowden.

The Original Series was the very first Lowden range from 1976, just as the ‘O’ model is George’s original Lowden body design. Although the medium sized ‘F’ and concert sized ‘S’ have been added to the range since then, the Lowden standard of passionate commitment to no compromise was well and truly set.

Other specifications include:

Bubinga Back & Sides
Red Cedar Soundboard
Figured Maple Bindings
Five Piece Mahogany / Rosewood / Walnut Neck
38 Style Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Split Saddle, Pinless Bridge
Leaf Fingerboard Inlays
Clear Pickguard
Ameritage Case
1 3/4” Nut
2 3/16” Bridge Spacing
Hard Case
4 lbs 1 oz
#25879

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

For more information about this Lowden instrument, please contact us.

Manufacturer: Lowden
Actual Weight: 4.1
Series: Batch 45
Body Style: Jumbo
Model: O-38 Special
Condition: Brand New
Body Style: 14 Fret
Strings: 6
Pickup: No
Condition: New Old Stock

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SKU: 25879

Weight: 4 lbs 1 oz

Lowden O-38 Special ‘Batch 45’ Limited Edition - Bubinga & Cedar

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Description

Celebrating 45 years of ‘The 38’ A special run of limited edition guitars in recognition of the iconic 38 model.

Other specifications include:

Bubinga Back & Sides
Red Cedar Soundboard
Figured Maple Bindings
Five Piece Mahogany / Rosewood / Walnut Neck
38 Style Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Split Saddle, Pinless Bridge
Leaf Fingerboard Inlays
Clear Pickguard
Ameritage Case
1 3/4” Nut
2 3/16” Bridge Spacing
Hard Case
4 lbs 1 oz
#25879

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

Figured Walnut back & sides
Western Red Cedar top
Figured Maple bindings
5 piece laminated neck
The wooden rosette is rosewood, maple, walnut & mahogany
Clear pickguard
Split saddle, rosewood, pinless bridge
Gotoh Gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons
MOP headstock logo
Neat fit and finish, and the famous, smooth as silk, Lowden finish
Hiscox Lite flight case included

- See more at: https://www.gbase.com/gear/lowden-s23-2014-figured-walnut#sthash.e8iwHfBE.dpuf

For more information about this Lowden instrument, please contact us.

Manufacturer: Lowden
Actual Weight: 4.1
Series: Batch 45
Body Style: Jumbo
Model: O-38 Special
Condition: Brand New
Body Style: 14 Fret
Strings: 6
Pickup: No
Condition: New Old Stock