Lowden F-35

George Lowden's F-body splits the difference between jumbo power and OM focus, and the F-35 dresses it up with master-grade woods, bevels, and Celtic inlays. Its responsive voicing became a go-to for modern fingerstylists exploring altered tunings.

• Introduced: 1990s (Lowden 35 Series debut)
• Signature traits: Hand-voiced bracing, split saddles, figured tonewoods, satin oil finish
• Notable players: Pierre Bensusan, Jon Gomm, Thomas Leeb