Lowden Baritone 50 FF | Master Grade Madagascar Rosewood - Master Grade Lutz Spruce

Introducing the Lowden Baritone 50 FF from the esteemed Specialty Collection by Lowden, where craftsmanship meets innovation. This exquisite acoustic guitar is designed to meet the demands of discerning players who seek a truly custom instrument beyond the offerings of the Core Collection. With bespoke appointments and unique features, the Baritone 50 FF stands out as a pinnacle of excellence.

Renowned luthier George Lowden took his exceptional Fan Fret design and reimagined it for this model, elongating the bass scale length to 710mm and the treble scale length to 670mm. This modification enhances the guitar's tonal depth, providing an unmatched resonance and power. Imagine the difference between a Baby Grand and a Concert Grand piano - the Baritone 50 FF captures that same essence.

Crafted with the finest Master Grade tone woods, meticulously selected for their exceptional tonal and visual properties, the Baritone 50 FF embodies the epitome of quality. Each piece of wood undergoes multiple re-gradings, ensuring that only the rarest and most exceptional specimens make it into the 50 series. Visually stunning, the guitar features highly figured Tasmanian Blackwood bindings, intricate purflings on the top, sides, and back, a meticulously hand-inlaid seven-piece back centre seam, an abalone and figured wood rosette, and extended maple-bound ebony fingerboard. The bookmatched ebony front and back head facings add an elegant touch to the instrument's overall aesthetics.

The Lowden Baritone body shape, based on the iconic O design, has been further refined with a deeper body (130mm) to optimise the characteristics of a detuned guitar set to C or B. The soundbox geometry and bracing voicing have been expertly engineered to balance the natural bass-heavy tonal characteristics of larger-bodied guitars, resulting in enhanced treble response. While resembling a Jumbo-style guitar at first glance, the O shape possesses its own unique voice and character, a testament to George Lowden's dedication to innovation.

Delivering rich, resonant tones, the Baritone 50 FF features Master Grade Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, coupled with a Master Grade Lutz Spruce soundboard. The neck, constructed with a 5-piece Mahogany and Rosewood combination, offers strength, stability, and enhanced tonal response. The extended ebony fingerboard, adorned with maple bindings, provides an extended range and comfortable playing experience. The GL standard neck profile, measuring 45mm at the nut and extending to 57mm at the 14th fret, ensures effortless playability and versatility.

This exceptional guitar comes equipped with a range of custom options to elevate your playing experience. The Soundbox Bevel, a popular feature offered by Lowden, offers unparalleled comfort by providing a curved piece of wood in the binding of the upper bout. This ergonomic design allows your arm to rest naturally, enabling hours of uninterrupted playing enjoyment.

To ensure the Baritone 50 FF performs flawlessly in any setting, it comes fitted with the LR Baggs Anthem amplification system. Featuring the revolutionary TRU MIC technology, this system combines a proprietary condenser microphone with the acclaimed Element pickup, replicating the warmth and fidelity of a studio-mic'd guitar in live performances. The TRU MIC mounts underneath the bridge plate, utilising the PZM or boundary effect to capture a dynamic, studio-quality sound. With exceptional feedback suppression and a balanced frequency response, the Anthem delivers clarity and purity like never before. Coupled with the Element pickup, it ensures solid low frequencies and remarkable tonal punch.

Elevate your playing to new heights with the Lowden Baritone 50 FF. Crafted with unrivalled expertise, using the finest materials and innovative features, this masterpiece represents the pinnacle of acoustic guitar craftsmanship. Experience the extraordinary and unleash your musical potential with the Baritone 50 FF.