Sheeran by Lowden

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Overview

Sheeran by Lowden is an acoustic guitar brand launched through a collaboration between musician Ed Sheeran and luthier George Lowden, producing small-body guitars in Northern Ireland. It offers models in S and Wee Lowden (W) body sizes with solid tops and laminated backs/sides, positioned as accessible instruments with Lowden's build quality at entry-to-mid level prices.¹²³

History

Sheeran by Lowden originated from a custom Wee Lowden guitar built by George Lowden for Ed Sheeran, used on his 2014 album X, leading to a partnership to create affordable guitars with Lowden's craftsmanship. The brand launched in 2019 with eight models across S and W body shapes, handcrafted in a dedicated facility near the main Lowden factory in Northern Ireland. George Lowden, who founded his company after pioneering unique soundbox designs and bracing, advanced his four-decade luthiery through this accessible line.¹²³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
S Series (small body)	versatile acoustic for everyday play	$825 - $1,800
W Series (Wee Lowden parlor)	compact guitar for smaller hands	$825 - $1,630
S01 (walnut back/sides)	balanced tone solid top model	$825 - $1,200
S02 (Santos rosewood)	touring workhorse with electronics	$1,000 - $1,500
W05 (Indian rosewood)	sustain-focused parlor guitar	$1,500 - $1,630

Manufacturing

All Sheeran by Lowden guitars are handcrafted in a bespoke production facility in County Down, Northern Ireland, adjacent to the main Lowden factory. They feature solid wood tops and laminated backs/sides, with woods sourced from naturally fallen or reclaimed trees.¹²⁴

Notable Products

S02 - Sitka spruce top with Santos rosewood back/sides, 24-4/5 inch scale, slim neck for comfort and electronics.
W05 - Solid redwood top with laminated Indian rosewood sides, 24 inch scale parlor with armrest bevel.
S01 - Cedar or spruce top with walnut back/sides, 24 inch scale small body.
Wee Lowden (W series basis) - Custom small-body design that inspired the line, used by Ed Sheeran on album X.

Reputation

Sheeran by Lowden guitars receive praise from reviewers for solid build quality, pleasing acoustic tone, comfort especially for smaller hands or beginners, and value relative to price, positioning between entry-level mass-market and higher-end craftsman models. Enthusiasts and professionals note their playability, sustain, and minimalist design as strengths for touring or home use. Some view them as a practical extension of Lowden's boutique ethos made accessible.⁴⁵

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