The Lowden S-35 with AAAA Lutz Spruce top and AAAA Ancient Bog Oak back and sides is a truly exceptional small-body acoustic guitar from Lowden's premium 35 Series, handcrafted in Northern Ireland by George Lowden and his master luthiers. This rare and captivating combination features the compact S-shape—a 12-fret-to-body design that prioritizes intimate playability, focused projection, and effortless comfort—making it an ideal choice for fingerstyle mastery, intricate arrangements, blues, folk, and singer-songwriter work.

The AAAA Lutz Spruce top (a naturally occurring hybrid of Sitka and Engelmann Spruce) delivers crisp, clear articulation with a strong, immediate attack, sparkling highs, and excellent note separation—offering a balanced, lively response that's responsive to the lightest touch yet capable of powerful dynamics. Mated with AAAA Ancient Bog Oak back and sides, the guitar gains a deep, woody richness with warm, complex overtones, focused mids, and a surprisingly robust low-end presence for its small body size. The Bog Oak imparts a dark, almost black hue with subtle figuring, contributing to a vintage-inspired tonal depth that's dry, resonant, and remarkably vibrant—blending clarity and warmth without any boominess, while providing impressive sustain and volume from the compact form.

The S body shape ensures a cozy, balanced feel with lightweight handling and superb ergonomic comfort for seated or lap-style playing. Every element reflects Lowden's signature craftsmanship:

• 5-piece Mahogany/Rosewood neck with a slim, comfortable profile for fluid playability
• Ebony fingerboard with Maple Binding
• 24 51/64" (630mm) scale length — offering ideal tension and intonation
• Figured Maple binding, multi-piece rosette (often with figured wood and abalone accents), and elegant details
• Gotoh gold tuners (with ebony buttons) for rock-solid tuning stability
• Hand-rubbed satin or light polyurethane finish that allows the ancient woods to breathe, resonate fully, and develop beautiful patina over time

This pairing results in a guitar of extraordinary tonal sophistication—crisp and articulate yet deeply musical, with dynamic range that rewards nuance and power alike. It's a collector-grade instrument that marries rarity, historical significance, and modern playability into something truly inspiring.

Whether for intimate gigs, studio recording, or personal exploration, the Lowden S-35 AAAA Lutz Spruce/Ancient Bog Oak stands as a pinnacle of tonewood mastery and Lowden artistry.

Includes a high-quality hardshell case. Handmade excellence from Lowden Guitars.

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.