The Lowden WL-35J with an Alpine Spruce top and Guatemalan Rosewood back and sides is a gem from Lowden's Wee Lowden Jazz Series—a compact, parlor-sized nylon-string crossover guitar designed for effortless playability, blending the intimate warmth of nylon strings with the ergonomic feel that steel-string players crave.

The WL body shape is Lowden's smallest offering: a true parlor delivering surprising tonal maturity and projection in a highly portable, lightweight package. Its 14-fret neck join provides excellent upper-fret access, while the short, 24" scale length and generous 1-7/8" (48mm) nut width—paired with comfortable string spacing—make it feel instantly familiar to acoustic guitarists transitioning to nylon. 

The soundboard is premium Alpine Spruce (European high-altitude grown), prized for its exceptional clarity, quick response, and articulate voice. This top brings crisp, sparkling trebles, focused midrange punch, and a lively dynamic range that opens up beautifully with nuance—from delicate classical phrasing to punchy chord-melody work. It offers fast attack and impressive headroom, ensuring every note rings with definition and balance.

Matched with Guatemalan Rosewood back and sides, the guitar gains profound depth, harmonic richness, and controlled warmth. Guatemalan Rosewood contributes deep, piano-like bass, silky sustain, and a resonant complexity that enhances the Alpine Spruce's clarity without overwhelming it—resulting in a sophisticated, well-rounded tone: crystalline highs, lush yet defined mids, and powerful, articulate lows that project far beyond its small size.

This is a petite powerhouse: warm, clear, and incredibly inviting—perfect for jazz chord voicings, fingerstyle exploration, crossover classical, or travel-friendly performance. A refined nylon-string instrument that punches way above its size, inspiring players who value comfort, portability, and exceptional sonic balance.

Free standard shipping within the Continental U.S. Delivery typically takes 5-8 business days. Express Shipping is available for an additional charge.

Returns:

Web orders- returns accepted within 5 days of delivery for new products and a refund is issued minus the cost of return shipping or a customer may ship back at own expense for a full refund.

In-Person purchases- returns are accepted within 5 days of purchase for new products.

Show Returns- For purchases made at shows, expo's, or meets, the return period for new items expires at the conclusion of the show's sheduled hours and dates.

Used and demo items are sold as described and may not be returned unless they arrive materially different than described. In-person purchases of used items are sold As-Is.

All returns must be in original packaging and in original, unused condition. Damages and signs of use will be assessed and charged against a refund if found.

Shipping damage- If products are damaged during shipping, it must be reported to us within 24 hours of receipt. All packaging must be retained until a damage claim is complete.