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Title: RT's Lowdens Post by: Pat Helms on September 16, 2023, 11:57:19 AM This is a lonesome part of the house. Hello. Hello?
I recently got a Lowden F25C (......which I'm enjoying very much!). Its gotten me curious. Does anyone know much about Richard's evolution with Lowden models. I guess it's pretty safe to say he did'nt start with a Richard Thompson Signature. First time I noticed him with one was between Amnesia and Rumour & Sigh. I've never seen him play one without a cedar top - so I'm guessing an early 20s model (if such designations even existed in the early 90s). Thanks! Title: Re: RT's Lowdens Post by: Andy on September 16, 2023, 10:43:21 PM Wikipedia says
Since the early 1990s, Thompson has made prominent use of Lowden acoustic guitars for studio and live work; Lowden have made a signature model for him. Before this he used a Martin 000-18 as well as instruments built by Danny Ferrington. For live work, his acoustic guitars are fitted with a Sunrise pick-up and an internal condenser microphone. The output from the pick-up is usually fed into some effects pedals, typically a delay pedal and a Uni-Vibe. Hope that's at least a start. Title: Re: RT's Lowdens Post by: Pat Helms on September 17, 2023, 01:52:35 AM Thank you, Andy. Never saw the Ferrington live, but well remember that Martin.
Title: Re: RT's Lowdens Post by: Malcolm on September 17, 2023, 09:58:27 AM The Ferrington was a solid body https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/177999/richard-thompsons-ferrington
I saw him playing that in uk in 2007. Title: Re: RT's Lowdens Post by: Pat Helms on September 17, 2023, 03:16:37 PM I believe the Ferrington referance is to the one here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/236298311668525172/
Richard is pictured with his on both Small Town Romance and Hand of Kindness. Title: Re: RT's Lowdens Post by: Shane (Skirky) on September 17, 2023, 05:39:57 PM I'm sure there used to be a whole rig rundown on RT's website. If it's gone, The Way back Machine is a useful tool to dig out old content.
Title: Re: RT's Lowdens Post by: fat Billy(Bill) on May 22, 2024, 10:24:17 AM I found this today
https://www.peachguitars.com/lowden-richard-thompson-aaaa-ziricote-aaaa-red-cedar.htm Interesting..........especially the price Title: Re: RT's Lowdens Post by: davidmjs on May 22, 2024, 10:54:42 AM I found this today https://www.peachguitars.com/lowden-richard-thompson-aaaa-ziricote-aaaa-red-cedar.htm Interesting..........especially the price Every rock artist worth their salt needs a signature geetar these days apparently. The ones that really amuse me are the ones designed to make them look as knackered and worn as the artist's original... eg https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/230203400134025--fender-custom-shop-rory-gallagher-stratocaster-3-colour-sunburs?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxLCs7d3cmtZAubrIka419mT0dILonNeCYOCkihRdplXGts2iipIvhhoCOzwQAvD_BwE Title: Re: RT's Lowdens Post by: fat Billy(Bill) on May 22, 2024, 10:59:12 AM I found this today https://www.peachguitars.com/lowden-richard-thompson-aaaa-ziricote-aaaa-red-cedar.htm Interesting..........especially the price Every rock artist worth their salt needs a signature geetar these days apparently. The ones that really amuse me are the ones designed to make them look as knackered and worn as the artist's original... eg https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/230203400134025--fender-custom-shop-rory-gallagher-stratocaster-3-colour-sunburs?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxLCs7d3cmtZAubrIka419mT0dILonNeCYOCkihRdplXGts2iipIvhhoCOzwQAvD_BwE LOL 5 grand for rusty strings....who'd a thunk it? |