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What are the best guitars for beginners? 

The best guitars for beginners have to be both affordable and high-quality, so that you don't have to struggle and can enjoy excellent tone. We recommend that all beginners start with Taylor guitars, particularly the Academy, GS-Mini or Baby guitars, as they are affordable, North American made and easily adjusted by a skilled guitar tech. Many of our customers have a limited budget, or want a guitar they don't have to worry about taking to the camp fire. In this case, we recommend Yamaha guitars as excellent entry level guitars. We have found that they stand out from the competing in terms of their build quality, playability and they are remarkably durable. In summary, the best guitars for beginners are Taylor and Yamaha guitars. However we always recommend that beginners purchase the best quality guitar they can afford, that way they can enjoy the experience and have an instrument that they can grow into. And the worst guitars for beginners tend to be old ones, with rusty strings and high action (where the guitar strings are hard to press down). In that case, we often recommend getting a fresh new Yamaha or Taylor to get started. Once you move from beginner to intermediate, we have an entire world of professional, top shelf guitars to enjoy from Bourgeois, Collings, Santa Cruz, Lowden, Huss & Dalton, Preston Thompson and more!

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  • Lowden F25

    Original price $4,671.00

    Current price $4,438.00

    The Lowden F-25 has character in bags. Its Red Cedar top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides give it a rich, full-bodied, warm and powerful sou...

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    Original price $4,671.00

    Current price $4,438.00
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    Lowden F10

    Original price $3,959.00

    Current price $3,761.00

    Indian Rosewood and Red Cedar deliver quintessential Lowden tone, crisp and clear with tons of sustain and a wonderful tonal balance. W/hard shell ...

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    Original price $3,959.00

    Current price $3,761.00
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    1997 Lowden O 35 Koa


    $3,499.00

    This is one fantastic, huge sounding Jumbo in excellent + condition. The frets are level and the neck angle is perfect after an expert reset and ac...

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    $3,499.00
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  • Lowden O-32 IR-SS Original Series Rosewood & Sitka Spruce

    Original price $5,030.00

    Current price $4,780.00

    The ‘O’ size model is George’s original Lowden body design. Over the years the 32 has become increasingly sought after especially because of its fu...

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    Original price $5,030.00

    Current price $4,780.00
  • 2021 Lowden F-35 Guatemalan Rosewood / Adirondack


    $6,499.00

    This F-35 model with Guatemalan  Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce with a bevel is for the serious player who can appreciate a whole new world of subt...

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    $6,499.00
  • Lowden F35C-CO-SRW 35 Redwood Cocobolo Cutaway


    $9,250.00

    This gorgeous Cutaway F-35 model with Sinker Redwood and Cocobolo and extended curve fingerboard is for the serious player who can appreciate a who...

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    $9,250.00
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    Lowden F-25 Original Series

    Original price $5,030.00

    Current price $4,780.00

    The Lowden F-25 has character in bags. It's Red Cedar top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides give it a rich, full-bodied, warm and powerful so...

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    Original price $5,030.00

    Current price $4,780.00
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    Lowden O32-IR-SS Original Series

    Original price $5,030.00

    Current price $4,780.00

    The ‘O’ size model is George’s original Lowden body design. Over the years the 32 has become increasingly sought after especially because of its fu...

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    Original price $5,030.00

    Current price $4,780.00
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    2023 Lowden S-50-WA-RC Red Cedar Top With Bevel


    $7,999.00

    Enjoy the warmth and sensitivity of this S size enhanced with Red Cedar and Master Grade Walnut and enjoy the additional comfort of a luxurious bev...

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    $7,999.00
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  • 2023 Lowden S-35 CO/SRW Cocobolo / Sinker Redwood Top


    $6,999.00

    This 2023 S-35 model is in excellent/barely played condition. With Cocobolo and Sinker Redwood, it is for the serious player who can appreciate a w...

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    $6,999.00
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    Lowden F32-IR-SS F-32C Cutaway!

    Original price $5,980.00

    Current price $5,680.00

    This Cutaway F35 model with Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce is for the serious player who can appreciate a whole new world of subtle tone colours ...

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    Original price $5,980.00

    Current price $5,680.00
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  • Lowden F50-ABLK-SRW 50 Series w African Blackwood B&S Sinker Redwood Soundboard Size F

    Original price $13,950.00

    Current price $13,255.00

    The 50 series can be described as the Lowden Custom Shop. The woods that are used are Master Grade tone woods; the best of the best tone woods avai...

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    Original price $13,950.00

    Current price $13,255.00
  • Lowden S-35M - Custom Fiddleback Mahogany

    Original price $6,690.00

    Current price $6,355.00

    The S-35M is currently Lowden's only guitar model which comes with a hardwood soundboard as standard. This particular tone wood, Fiddleback Mahogan...

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    Original price $6,690.00

    Current price $6,355.00
  • Lowden 50-ZI-AS 50 Series Model O-50 w Ziricote & Alpine Spruce

    Original price $11,515.00

    Current price $10,940.00

    The 50 series can be described as the Lowden Custom Shop. The woods that are used are Master Grade tone woods; the best of the best tone woods avai...

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    Original price $11,515.00

    Current price $10,940.00
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    Lowden FRT-ZI-RC Richard Thompson Signature Series w AAAA Ziricote B&S Red Cedar Soundboard Size F

    Original price $8,700.00

    Current price $8,265.00

    At Lowden, they only consider a signature model for someone who has played their guitars consistently for a long time and the legendary Richard Tho...

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    Original price $8,700.00

    Current price $8,265.00
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    2019 Lowden S50 BO/LZ Bog Oak/Lutz


    $6,495.00

    The 50 series can be described as the Lowden Custom Shop. The woods that are used are Master Grade tone woods; the best of the best tone woods avai...

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    $6,495.00
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    2021 Lowden F-35C 12 Fret - Madagascar Rosewood - Alpine Spruce


    $5,750.00

    This F-35 12-fret model with Madagascar Rosewood and Alpine Spruce is for the serious player who can appreciate a whole new world of subtle tone co...

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    $5,750.00
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  • Lowden S-50 KO-AS 50 Series w Koa B&S Alpine Spruce

    Original price $11,515.00

    Current price $10,940.00

    The 50 series can be described as the Lowden Custom Shop. The woods that are used are Master Grade tone woods; the best of the best tone woods avai...

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    Original price $11,515.00

    Current price $10,940.00
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    Lowden O-32 IR-SS Original Series Rosewood & Sitka Spruce

    Original price $5,295.00

    Current price $5,030.00

    The ‘O’ size model is George’s original Lowden body design. Over the years the 32 has become increasingly sought after especially because of its fu...

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    Original price $5,295.00

    Current price $5,030.00
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    Lowden S-38 BR-RC Brazilian Rosewood

    Original price $14,935.00

    Current price $14,190.00

    This is the best of the best, responsive to the touch, warm to the ear and pleasing to the eye. Subtle use of leaf shaped abalone fingerboard inlay...

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    Original price $14,935.00

    Current price $14,190.00
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    Lowden S-35 CO/SRW Cocobolo / Sinker Redwood Top

    Original price $8,550.00

    Current price $8,125.00

    This S-35 model with Cocobolo and Sinker Redwood is for the serious player who can appreciate a whole new world of subtle tone colours and dynamic ...

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    Original price $8,550.00

    Current price $8,125.00
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  • Lowden F50-MAF-RC Red Mahogany

    Original price $9,945.00

    Current price $9,450.00

    The 50 series can be described as the Lowden Custom Shop. The woods that are used are Master Grade tone woods; the best of the best tone woods avai...

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    Original price $9,945.00

    Current price $9,450.00
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    Lowden FRT-ZI-RC Richard Thompson Signature Series With AAAA Ziricote

    Original price $8,700.00

    Current price $8,265.00

    At Lowden, they only consider a signature model for someone who has played their guitars consistently for a long time and the legendary Richard Tho...

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    Original price $8,700.00

    Current price $8,265.00
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  • Lowden C12-IR-AD Cutaway

    Original price $8,740.00

    Current price $8,305.00

    This S35 model with Indian Rosewood is for the serious player who can appreciate a whole new world of subtle tone colours and dynamic range with wa...

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    Original price $8,740.00

    Current price $8,305.00