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Well, it would certainly be interest to a/b two guitars by the same builder, with the same top wood; seems like that would go a long way toward settling the debate about b&s. Would also solve my specific dilemma if I could play an O23 with an O25. What I was at least able to do today was play that O25 at the Emporium again today; and man, it’s quite a guitar. The amount of bass is amazing; as a fan fret tuned down to open c or open b I think it would sound incredible unless it’s just too boomy. I kind of suspect it would work though, and I had no concerns with it being too dark or muddy - it’s still got that clear, airy Lowdenness. I talked to the staff there, and they suggested that if I liked that guitar, that rosewood would probably be the best bet. I forget exactly what they suggested Walnut would contribute, other than less bass. But I think I’m pretty much decided.
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Robin Gibb wrote that the BeeGees practiced their harmony in Office building washrooms; said they sounded really good in there. Also stairwells. I tried my cedar / mahogany in the washroom & it sounded great; not some much in the kitchen. I took it down to the Ocean (Pacific) a couple blocks from home; I was shocked at how all that beautiful tone was lost in the wide open spaces. Same, guitar, same strings & tuning, same player, but totally different results. Hope you enjoy whichever guitar you settle on, but I am guessing it will sound different in your den. Please advise if you so choose. I'm a player, not a collector. |
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Notes from a personal Walnut / Rosewood comparison -- plus some recordings
I have owned identical built guitars with Walnut and Rosewood.
A note about any recordings: listen with good headphones or speakers if at all possible. What I can from my ownership of Walnut and Rosewood (Spruce for mine): 1. Walnut -- In addition to others' comments on characteristics, here are my observations about Walnut in my case:
Here's a Walnut Marc Beneteau baritone showcasing our own Dustin Furlow's incredible original: Also, a Lowden Baritone played by our own SuperB: And a Lowden Walnut Baritone at SoundPure: And a couple more: 2. Rosewood -- My observations about Rosewood in my case:
Here's a Rosewood baritone currently at Guitar Gallery which has some high quality recordings audio and video on their website (not affiliated): Hope this helps -- enjoy the search! All the best, a.h.
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I hope you enjoy the guitar. I keep my O-25 in C tunings or DADGAD and think it sounds great. |
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Even though I own 3 Lowdens with various wood, I got to thinking......I have not played a Lowden rosewood/cedar! Which is why I held back on my reply for a bit! And the only suggestion I can give is the standard forum thing - buy one of each - rosewood and walnut! Then let us know how you go Being a contrary person it seems, I have an O22 cedar/mahogany; 1993 S35 Tasmanian blackwood/cedar and a 1993 LSE1 mahogany/sitka.........all very different but all have the Lowden sound poking out! BluesKing777. |
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Cedar/Walnut Lowden
I have a Lowden Cedar/Walnut S50 and it’s one of my favorites. It’s hard to describe the tone as Lowdens are so unique. But as a fingerstyle player, it’s just about perfect.
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The Music Emporium has an O22, and I checked it out the last time I went. I remember preferring the O25, but both were great guitars. I should check out the 22 again. |
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