avalon vs lowden

[wacoworshipper]

I am new to the Avalon/Lowden world. I was hoping someone could tell me what the main differences are between the two brands are tonally. I know that being made slightly different, in different factories, there has to be some difference in sound. I currently play two different Taylor models (1995 810 model, and a 2003 814ce limited brazilian rosewood model), but I'd love to add a Lowden F32 or the Avalon equivilant. Anyway, if anyone can help, please post....

[JB]

Hi there WW welcome to the forums

The A32 is a fantastic sounding guitar, having excellent clarity and a rich full tone with great sustain.
This is to be expected from a handmade guitar built from selected, top quality solid timbers.

I would expect the new F32 to sound great as well.

Trying to spot tonal differences between these 2 models might be a difficult exercise, both being made with Rosewood back and sides and a Sitka Spruce top.

[wacoworshipper]

Great thank you. So the A32 and the F32 are basically the same shape etc.? Are there any cosmetic differences in the two? Cost differences?

[JB]

They'll be very close in size and shape.

We put a pin bridge on all our Avalons so that'll be the main difference, we noticed better sustain and brighter tones with a pin bridge.

Can't comment on other cosmetic differences or price as I haven't seen a new F32 yet.