€995
1 NECK
Based on the Wee Lowden, this Sheeran model shares the same 'short' 24" scale length. The mahogany used for the one-piece neck is, we're told, often from recycled sources, not least church pews!
2 PICKUP & SOUNDHOLE PREAMP
The LR Baggs Element Class A preamp features a "proprietary analogue compressor that operates below 400Hz... creating in live performance the superior warmth and natural balance of tone achieved in professional studio mastered sound".
3 BODY
Along with the solid Sitka spruce top and figured walnut back and sides of this Equals model and the standard W-04, other pairings include cedar/walnut (W-01), Sitka spruce/Indian rosewood (W-02) and cedar/ rosewood (W-03).
AT A GLANCE
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Figured walnut five-piece laminate
NECK: Mahogany
SCALE: 24” (610mm)
TUNERS: Enclosed die-cast, chrome
FINGERBOARD: Ebony, ‘=’ inlay at 7th fret/16” radius
FRETS: 21, medium
BRIDGE: Ebony w/ compensated Tusq saddle
PICKUP: LR Baggs EAS VTC
CONTROLS: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone
FINISH: Natural satin
CONTACT: Sheeran by Lowden Guitars, www.sheeran guitars.com
As befits one of the biggest-selling artists of recent times, Ed Sheeran doesn’t just have a single signature guitar: he has a whole range! But Ed’s a pop artist you moan, why on earth would we be interested?
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