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Episode 91 is a walk through the rollercoaster timeline of George Lowden’s life of making of guitars for the likes of Eric Clapton, Paul Brady.

91. George Lowden: Guitar Luthier

5 August 2024


About This Episode

Episode 91 is a walk through the rollercoaster timeline of George Lowden’s life of making of guitars for the likes of Eric Clapton, Paul Brady and Ed Sheeran to name but a few. Introductions: early years; first guitars; Tony Zemaitis; Eric Clapton; ‘Making A Folk Guitar' by John Bailey published by Cecil Sharpe House; making the best guitar from early on; early successes; LEDU (INI); hitting recessions; bringing production to Japan; the Japanese story; Damien Rice; bringing production back to

George Lowden

George Lowden is a Northern Irish luthier best known for founding Lowden Guitars.

His instruments are internationally respected for craftsmanship, tone, and design, and are played by leading musicians worldwide.

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