1983 Lowden S27F natural

Good condition, 6/10, Made in Japan, including original hardcase, lots of dents in the top and wear all over, very worn frets, all solid construction with cedar top and mahogany back and sides, the neck has a c-shape but since the shoulders are almost removed it has a near V-shape (hard to describe), more info: ERA: 1980-1985 SHAPE OF LABEL: rectangular COLOUR OF LABEL: light beige SERIAL NUMBERS: up to #5000 ORIGIN: Guitars are built under License from George Lowden by the S Yairi, Nagoya workshops, Japan Guitars with this label were built between 1980-1985 in a small Japanese workshop under license to George Lowden. Approximately 1000 guitars were made per year. In 1980, our Swiss dealer asked George if he could source a small and expert company to make his guitars under license, so they would be more widely available. Thus began a five-year period when my guitars were made in Japan by a small, dedicated band of luthiers near Nagoya. I visited the S. Yairi workshop regularly to give the designs and check quality. I learned about Japanese craftsmanship and their serious approach to work. I found the folk I worked with to be honourable and courteous, and I had the greatest of respect for their hard work and excellent guitars. I learned a lot about production and tools, they in turn were delighted to be able to make original design guitars to this quality level.