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Let’s see your Lowden, Avalon and McIlroy acoustics

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danishbacondanishbacon Frets: 2588
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About a year ago I owned an Avalon A2-20 and seeing @brucegill ’s F35 up for sale made me list after one again. I name the three makers together because of their common history and similar approaches to construction and style, both of which I really like. So, let’s see some GAS inducing contributions :)
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  • brucegillbrucegill Frets: 643
    edited December 2021


    My little S35 all Mahogany.... Will miss my Bog Oak F35 but this will keep me happy for years to come
    Feedback here: https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/61319/brucegill#latest
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  • Benm39Benm39 Frets: 606
    It was seeing your Avalon Fred that made me so interested in Bruce's F35... that and the fact that as an ex-archaeologist the thought of having a guitar made of neolithic timber is really quite appealing!
    Trading feedback is here https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/196513/benm39
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  • danishbacondanishbacon Frets: 2588
    Benm39 said:
    It was seeing your Avalon Fred that made me so interested in Bruce's F35... that and the fact that as an ex-archaeologist the thought of having a guitar made of neolithic timber is really quite appealing!
    I actually had wondered that Ben, 5000 year old timber or something along those lines right? When I saw it was going to you it made a lot of sense!
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  • brucegillbrucegill Frets: 643
    edited December 2021
    Was that the Avalon you sold to Dave @danishbacon ?
    Feedback here: https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/61319/brucegill#latest
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  • danishbacondanishbacon Frets: 2588
    brucegill said:
    Was that the Avalon you sold to Dave @danishbacon ?
    That’s the one, then went to somewhere here in this parish then appeared at Glenn’s guitars. Now it’s anyones guess! Was a superb guita
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  • brucegillbrucegill Frets: 643
    danishbacon said:
    brucegill said:
    Was that the Avalon you sold to Dave @danishbacon ?
    That’s the one, then went to somewhere here in this parish then appeared at Glenn’s guitars. Now it’s anyones guess! Was a superb guita
    Hahah. Yeah, I had it for a couple of weeks, then sold it to someone on here who was local-ish. 
    Feedback here: https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/61319/brucegill#latest
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  • tomjaxtomjax Frets: 59
    edited December 2021
    Ah, always up for sharing some McIlroy love, here's some piccies of my A30 Sikta/Rosewood. I've had it 16 years and it's a definite keeper, a beautiful guitar in every way; tone, build and playability.  It replaced a Lowden S23, which although was also a great guitar, I never seemed to bond with it.






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  • GTCGTC Frets: 241
    edited December 2021
    I am thinking about selling my Left-Handed 2019 Avalon Ard Ri S7 OAK - see my original NGD here https://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/161532/ngd-update-avalon-ard-ri-s7-oakc-lefty/p1

    A fantastic guitar - but I only play classical nylon-strung guitars nowadays.

    It was built to my spec in 2019 and I have the full file of build photos.
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  • danishbacondanishbacon Frets: 2588
    Wow @tomjax , epic photo




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  • tomjaxtomjax Frets: 59
    @danishbacon Thanks for the kind words! I'm a professional photographer, so I maybe have a slight advantage here  :)
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  • redrighthandredrighthand Frets: 744
    Here's my 2006 Avalon A12 custom.

    It's a. bit of an unusual one - one of only 10 made of this type.  The story is that they had an audit done of their workshop to look at waste, and they identified that they were scrapping some high quality tonewoods that they ought to find a way to use in production. So they created these guitars with 4 piece tops and backs and multi laminate necks. Ahead of its time! It's a beauty - I love it.

    https://i.imgur.com/M4KwCJK.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/jy90qkN.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/hWu8dYU.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/ff0icYp.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/4JkGSSB.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/a0NLC5U.jpg
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  • danishbacondanishbacon Frets: 2588
    edited December 2021
    That's very cool @redrighthand I recall watching a video where Steve McIlwrath waxes lyrical about their laminate and neck cutting waste reduction process, so not surprising to see such an instrument. Do you know how it is braced?
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  • danishbacondanishbacon Frets: 2588
    edited March 2022
    Alas.....it was difficult to resist the temptation.

    IMG-5981

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  • GTCGTC Frets: 241
    There are some seriously nice guitars here.
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    @danishbacon ; that's a nice little fella. You were right to show him off :) 
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  • WindmillGuitarsWindmillGuitars Frets: 699
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    Hard to beat an Irish made acoustic (In my humble opinion ..being based here!)
    A few pics of some current / recent stock .. as you can see I have a thing for backs lol

    Lowden F35CX


    Avalon Ard-Ri A7-338



    Lowden S35
    www.windmillguitars.com - Official stockist of Yamaha, Maybach, Fano Guitars, Kithara Guitars, Eastman Guitars, Trent Guitars, Orange Amps, Blackstar Amplification & More! (The artist formerly known as Anchorboy)
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  • danishbacondanishbacon Frets: 2588
    Wow that's a cool s35. What's the wood?
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  • WindmillGuitarsWindmillGuitars Frets: 699
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    @danishbacon Cedar/Walnut combo - I sold it around this time last year to a customer. Was one of the sweetest S size I’ve played 
    www.windmillguitars.com - Official stockist of Yamaha, Maybach, Fano Guitars, Kithara Guitars, Eastman Guitars, Trent Guitars, Orange Amps, Blackstar Amplification & More! (The artist formerly known as Anchorboy)
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  • earwighoneyearwighoney Frets: 3380
    edited December 2021
    It's my favourite combination of woods for Irish acoustic guitars.

    It's a shame it's not more commonplace, I wish Eastman or something would make something with those woods at a competitive price.
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  • WindmillGuitarsWindmillGuitars Frets: 699
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    @earwighoney .. I hear you! We've suggested that very thing to Eastman
    www.windmillguitars.com - Official stockist of Yamaha, Maybach, Fano Guitars, Kithara Guitars, Eastman Guitars, Trent Guitars, Orange Amps, Blackstar Amplification & More! (The artist formerly known as Anchorboy)
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  • ToneControlToneControl Frets: 11438
    edited December 2021
    (1) Watch | Facebook
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  • earwighoneyearwighoney Frets: 3380
    WindmillGuitars said:
    @earwighoney .. I hear you! We've suggested that very thing to Eastman

    I'd buy one from in a heartbeat! Send me a PM if they make them! 

    Do Eastman ever listen to suggestions? Another gap in their line up is a 'proper' 25.4" scale OM. 
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  • ShadowShadow Frets: 58
    earwighoney said:
    It's my favourite combination of woods for Irish acoustic guitars.

    It's a shame it's not more commonplace, I wish Eastman or something would make something with those woods at a competitive price.
    Dowina make a cedar/walnut guitar for around £900, Sol or Chardonnay depending on the market. I have one, very sweet sounding instrument.
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  • WindmillGuitarsWindmillGuitars Frets: 699
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    @ToneControl .. Stevie aka The Master! Could watch him spray guitars all day .. 

    @earwighoney Yes they do - they took feedback from dealers last year to develop the E3e OM and D's on the basis that customers were asking for a sub £800 non-cutaway electro. 
    www.windmillguitars.com - Official stockist of Yamaha, Maybach, Fano Guitars, Kithara Guitars, Eastman Guitars, Trent Guitars, Orange Amps, Blackstar Amplification & More! (The artist formerly known as Anchorboy)
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  • danishbacondanishbacon Frets: 2588
    Bump, this thread is quiet. Let’s see them. 
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  • Celts88Celts88 Frets: 18
    edited April 2022

    Bump, this thread is quiet. Let’s see them. 
    Ok then here you go, Lowden S35 12 Fret Cedar / Walnut

















    Lowden S35 12 Fret, Cedar / Walnut (2021)
     Taylor 914ce Ltd, Sinker / EIR (2020)
     Taylor 410ce, Sitka / Ovangkol (2006)
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  • ToneControlToneControl Frets: 11438
    edited April 2022
    possibly a related guitar maker
    I imagine this guitar would be hard to sell "used" if the owner wants to sell it
    https://fb.watch/csUpgD_ugh/

    (Since it has "Willy" in large letters decorating the fingerboard)
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  • SoupmanSoupman Frets: 172
    Finally sussed posting photos.
    My Lowden O25. Cedar top, rosewood back & sides, 45mm nut.
    Built 1999 - 2000 (Lowden records said to be a little more relaxed then!) 
    I fitted an LR Baggs M1a soundhole pickup.







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