Lowden Ziricote & Red Cedar S50C Fanfret

Originally priced at $12,500 when listed new, this S-50C Fan Fret is an extraordinary opportunity to own one of the highest-spec’d guitars ever built by Lowden—offered now in as-new, collector-owned condition at a remarkable value.

The 50 Series represents the pinnacle of Lowden’s craftsmanship. Built with Master Grade tonewoods and premium appointments throughout, the 50 Series showcases what George Lowden and his team can achieve at the highest level of lutherie. This example features both a soundbox bevel and fan fret multi-scale design for added comfort and tonal balance.

The S

Lowden’s smallest body size, the S is compact, elegant, and highly responsive. It’s ideal for players with a lighter touch, offering surprising projection and tonal depth for its size. In this fan fret version with a bevel, the S becomes even more ergonomic and versatile—comfortable to hold, lively in response, and well-balanced across registers.

Tonewoods

This instrument features a Master Grade red cedar top paired with Master Grade ziricote back and sides. Cedar provides a warm, nuanced voice with excellent sensitivity and sustain, while ziricote adds density, clarity, and a richly complex overtone character. Together, they produce a voice that is both articulate and powerful, with excellent note separation and natural warmth.

Fanned Fret Design

With a 665mm bass scale and 625mm treble scale, the fan fret layout enhances string tension and intonation—especially beneficial in dropped tunings or dynamic fingerstyle passages. The result is improved clarity and tonal balance from low to high strings.

Comfort

Thanks to the soundbox bevel and smaller body size, this guitar is remarkably comfortable to play while still delivering unexpected volume and low-end presence.

Condition

Built in 2017 and kept in mint condition by a private collector, this guitar shows virtually no signs of play. A rare chance to acquire a top-tier Lowden with premium features at a fraction of its original price.

Electronics

Factory-fitted with an L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup system for a natural, studio-quality amplified tone with onboard mic/blend controls.

Ideal for

Fingerstyle, altered tunings, intimate performances, and advanced modern acoustic techniques.

Tone profile

Warm, focused, and deeply resonant—with wide dynamic range and excellent clarity.

Specifications

• Year: 2017

• Serial Number: 21339

• Back & Sides: Master Grade Ziricote

• Soundboard: Master Grade Red Cedar

• Neck: 5-Piece Mahogany / Rosewood

• Fingerboard: Ebony with Ebony/Maple Binding

• Scale Length: Bass – 665mm / Treble – 625mm

• Neck Profile: GL Standard

• Binding: Highly Figured Tasmanian Blackwood

• Purflings: Rosewood / Maple / Mahogany

• Rosette: Custom

• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Gold with Ebony Buttons

• Pickup: L.R. Baggs Anthem

• Case: Custom Fitted Lowden-Branded Hiscox Artist Hardshell Case