Lowden Guitars F50 African Blackwood & Sinker Redwood with Ebony Bevel

The 50 Series represents the pinnacle of Lowden craftsmanship. Built using only Master Grade tonewoods, each instrument in this series showcases the highest level of tonal and visual refinement available from the Lowden team. Designed for players who value uncompromising quality and attention to detail, the 50 Series offers exceptional customisation and aesthetic elegance.

The F

The F (‘Flat picker’) is Lowden’s mid-size body shape and a design classic in its own right. Known for its versatility, the F is well suited to a wide range of playing styles—from fingerpicking to strumming—making it an excellent choice for the all-round guitarist. With a focused midrange, articulate voice, and excellent sustain, the F offers a balance of comfort and projection that performs equally well on stage or in the studio.

Tonewoods

This model pairs a Master Grade sinker redwood top with Master Grade African blackwood back and sides—a revered Lowden tonewood combination. Sinker redwood delivers a warm, velvety tone with fast response and rich sustain, offering the sensitivity of cedar with added dynamic range. African blackwood adds power and clarity, known for its deep resonance, bell-like trebles, and tonal complexity. Together, these woods create a signature voice that is rich, balanced, and highly expressive.

Ideal for

All-rounder—great for fingerstyle, strumming, and flat picking.

Tone profile

Warm, focused, and intimate.

Comfort

Comfortable without sacrificing power, the mid-sized body strikes a practical balance for players of varying builds.

Specifications

• Year: 2025
• Serial Number: 28370
• Back & Sides: African Blackwood (Master Grade)
• Soundboard: Sinker Redwood (Master Grade)
• Rosette: Abalone
• Tuners: Gotoh Gold/Ebony 510
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Neck: 5-Piece Mahogany / Rosewood / Walnut
• Case: Custom Fitted Lowden-Branded Hiscox Artist Hardshell Case

About the Case

The Hiscox Artist case is the model supplied with all Lowden 50 Series custom guitars. With a slightly thicker shell and tougher aluminium edging, the Artist case is twice as resilient to puncture and impact as the Pro II model. It also features increased internal padding, larger catches, and a premium leather handle. As with the Pro II series, the interior padding has been custom fitted specifically for Lowden guitars.