Based in the Belfast area of Northern Ireland, George Lowden revolutionised the world of steel-string guitars in the mid-1970s with a bold and deeply personal concept: a steel-string acoustic guitar with projection to rival the finest concert classicals, coupled with remarkable power and sustain. Lowden guitars immediately drew attention and have continued ever since to captivate players seeking unmatched tone and aesthetics.
The GL-10 is George Lowden’s take on the solid body electric guitar: a fully carved instrument, inspired by the great classics but built with the elegance and nuance of acoustic luthiery. In this Tasmanian Blackwood version, it blends a dark organic aesthetic with tonewoods chosen as much for their sonic character as for their visual beauty.
The mahogany body is dense and responsive, providing generous sustain and immediate feedback. The Tasmanian Blackwood top, a close relative of koa but with a livelier character, brings crisp clarity to the mids, tight low end, and a refined presence in the high register. The maple accents not only enhance the visual contrast but also add a subtle touch of tonal rigidity to cleans especially, it seems.
The Lowden-profile mahogany neck feels smooth and natural, ideal for long playing sessions, while the ebony fingerboard delivers precision, a sharp attack, and excellent intonation. The short scale length of 24.75 inches provides a supple playing feel, lower string tension, and a quick response to natural finger vibrato.
The pair of Lollar Low Wind humbuckers offers a wide and expressive tonal palette, from warm and velvety cleans to articulate, dynamic crunch. In clean settings, the sound is open and lyrical. In overdrive, it growls with restraint, like a deep voice under control. Independent volume and tone controls, combined with a three-way switch, provide the flexibility to shape your tone freely, without ever losing the guitar’s identity. We tested it through a range of amplifiers from vintage-style tube combos to modern high-headroom rig. And each time, it delivered with remarkable character and clarity, always retaining its unique voice while adapting effortlessly to the feel of the amp.
2-year warranty from our workshop.
