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S-23

Lowden S-23 'Red Cedar / Walnut' Acoustic Guitar

Includes Hardshell Case
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Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

The Lowden S-23 is a timeless classic, offering an intimate and immersive playing experience. Featuring a combination of medium-hard AAA Walnut back and sides with a carefully selected Red Cedar top, this guitar delivers a rich, Celtic-infused sound that invites players to keep coming back for more. As the first small-bodied steel-string guitar designed by George Lowden in 1976, the S-23 has maintained its classic design and exceptional sound for over 45 years, making it a standout in the Original Series.

The S-23 is renowned for its warm, loud, and well-balanced tone, with a voicing that accentuates the bass and provides excellent clarity in the treble range. Its 5-piece Mahogany and Rosewood neck, along with an Ebony fretboard and Rosewood bridge, offer exceptional playability and stability. The maple bindings and multi-wood top purfling add an elegant touch to this all-wood design, finished with a full satin finish for a refined, smooth look and feel. The guitar comes with a Lowden hardshell case for protection and convenience.

Features:

  • Medium-hard AAA Walnut back and sides for a warm, resonant tone

  • Carefully selected Red Cedar top for a rich and balanced sound

  • Designed to accentuate bass while maintaining clarity in the treble

  • Elegant maple bindings and multi-wood top purfling for a sophisticated look

  • 5-piece Mahogany and Rosewood neck with Ebony fretboard for smooth playability

  • Body Wood: Medium-hard AAA Walnut back and sides

  • Top Wood: Red Cedar

  • Neck Wood: 5-piece Mahogany and Rosewood

  • Fingerboard: Ebony

  • Bridge: Rosewood

  • Binding: Maple

  • Finish: Full satin

  • Scale Length: 650mm

  • Included Case: Lowden hardshell case

Instruments & Amps

  • Free courier shipping on orders over $1499 to eligible metro areas

  • $49–$69 standard shipping on lower-value orders

  • Express shipping available for an additional fee

  • Regional and remote areas may incur higher freight costs

Accessories

  • Free standard shipping on orders over $99

  • Flat $8.99 shipping under $99

  • $15 express shipping available

Delivery Details

  • All orders ship with tracking

  • Instruments and large items require signature on delivery

  • If freight costs exceed expectations, we’ll contact you before shipping

Shipping rates, eligibility, and delivery options are confirmed at checkout based on your location.

Ways To Pay

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  • Zip – 3 months interest-free under $1,000, 6 months interest-free over $1,000

  • Afterpay – available at checkout

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Rent to Own

  • Studio19 Rentals – low monthly payments with the option to buy later

All prices are in AUD and include GST. Payment options are shown at checkout.

Returns

  • If something’s not right, please contact us first and we’ll help you work through the best solution

  • Returns, exchanges, repairs, or credits are available for faulty or misdescribed items

  • Return requests should be made within 7 days of delivery

  • Freight charges aren’t refundable

  • Non-faulty returns may incur return shipping and a small restocking fee

  • Opened consumables (including strings and picks) can’t be returned

Returns are assessed case-by-case so we can ensure the fairest outcome for everyone.

  • We aim to show the exact guitar in stock whenever possible

  • For one-of-a-kind or preowned instruments, photos will always be of the actual guitar you’ll receive

  • Production models may vary slightly in timber grain, colour, finish, or hardware due to natural materials

  • If you’d like to see the exact guitar before buying, just ask — we’re happy to send photos of the instrument in stock

  • Where multiple guitars are available, you can choose the exact one you receive

Please note: natural cosmetic variations aren’t considered faults, but if you have any questions about appearance, we’re always happy to help before purchase.