{"product_id":"1999-lowden-f-12c","title":"1999 Lowden F-12C","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHandcrafted in Downpatrick,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Northern Ireland,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e during Lowden’s highly celebrated \"Green Label\" factory era (1989–2003),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this 1999 F-12C is a stellar example of George Lowden’s visionary acoustic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Revering a lighter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e more organic approach to guitar building,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Lowden instruments are world-renowned for their complex overtones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e piano-like sustain,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and magnificent touch-sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This medium-bodied \"F\" model with an elegant Venetian cutaway is a dream for players alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe F-12 is built around Lowden's iconic pairing of a solid Sitka Spruce top with premium solid Mahogany for the back and sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Over nearly three decades of natural maturity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this combination has opened up beautifully,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e delivering a dry, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003epunchy clarity balanced by a warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e woody fundamental note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e George Lowden’s unique dolphin-profile bracing pattern maximises top resonance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e giving the guitar a highly articulate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e balanced voice across all registers and an airy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e expansive headroom that fingerpickers crave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTrue to the brand's boutique philosophy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the aesthetic is understated and completely natural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The guitar features a hand-carved,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e multi-piece Mahogany and Rosewood neck with a comfortable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e accessible profile,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e capped with a dark,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e premium Ebony fingerboard that is left entirely uncluttered by face inlays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is appointed with Lowden's signature pinless pin-bridge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e subtle multi-ply wood purfling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and high-quality gold Gotoh tuners complete with amber pearloid buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs shown in the photos,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this 1999 example is in wonderful vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The satin finish has aged gracefully and buffed out naturally to a light semi-gloss sheen in high-contact areas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e exhibiting only minor surface wear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e small handling marks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and faint pick marks beneath the soundhole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It remains structurally flawless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e with a perfect neck angle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e a secure bridge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and excellent fret life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar has been given a full service by our luthiers at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Instrument Workshop\" href=\"https:\/\/thevintageinstrumentworkshop.com\/\"\u003eVintage Instrument Workshop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and includes a 2 year warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lowden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57037344375162,"sku":null,"price":3695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1189\/files\/1999LowdenF-12C.jpg?v=1782997409","url":"https:\/\/notomguitars.com\/products\/1999-lowden-f-12c","provider":"No.Tom Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}