"The thing about the O is that it has great volume and power but is also capable of great subtlety. You can play it quite hard ( although some players find they achieve best results from restraining themselves just a tad!) and yet you can touch it gently and it still sings. In contrast to other full size guitars, the tops when played (say up around the 12th to 16th fret areas) are still very rich and full."
George Lowden

I've owned my Lowden for ten years and it's still surprising me, still challenging me. That's the feeling I get from this O12C, it's just going to get better and better. It has a cavernous yet somehow controlled bass, yet it's purity of tone make it hugely responsive, particularly on the harmonics."The Original series Lowden guitar features a large soundbox having a very distinctive outline with a comfortable 45mm/1 3/4 neck.

The lightweight body, achieved by using split woods, combined with the unique Lowden construction methods, result in an instrument with immense power yet surprising sensitivity. A precisely balanced sound is achieved by voicing the bracing pattern to discipline the naturally deep basses and full trebles of this large bodied guitar. This original Lowden has featured the A frame bracing innovation since the early days of it's development over 20 years ago." - Lowden Guitars