Lowden 35 Series 40th Anniversary Tasmanian Blackwood Guitar

Lowden are an Irish guitar maker of premium quality acoustic guitars. 2014 marks the 40^th anniversary of George Lowden as a commercial luthier.

Doing some Sunday morning web browsing and came upon this absolute beauty.

http://www.lowdenguitars.com/guitar-spec-35-tb

and

http://www.lowdenguitars.com/guitar-spec-40th

Here’s what Lowden have to say about Tasmanian blackwood:

Tasmanian Blackwood has gained a reputation as one of the most highly prized tone woods in the world, with good reason. Always highly figured and with a warm, responsive tone, this guitar sounds beautiful with either Cedar for clarity or Californian Redwood for even more warmth and response.

And here’s a review of the guitar:

Lowden also offer Tasmanian blackwood as an option in their 50 Series guitars.

http://www.lowdenguitars.com/guitar-spec-50

Tasmanian blackwood just keeps making waves in the international tonewood market.

Now who is going to tell Tasmanian farmers? When will we start taking this high-value, niche market opportunity seriously?