€995
1 NECK
Based on the Wee Lowden, this Sheeran model shares the same 'short' 24" scale length. The mahogany used for the one-piece neck is, we're told, often from recycled sources, not least church pews!
2 PICKUP & SOUNDHOLE PREAMP
The LR Baggs Element Class A preamp features a "proprietary analogue compressor that operates below 400Hz... creating in live performance the superior warmth and natural balance of tone achieved in professional studio mastered sound".
3 BODY
Along with the solid Sitka spruce top and figured walnut back and sides of this Equals model and the standard W-04, other pairings include cedar/walnut (W-01), Sitka spruce/Indian rosewood (W-02) and cedar/ rosewood (W-03).
AT A GLANCE
TOP: Solid Sitka spruce
BACK/SIDES: Figured walnut five-piece laminate
NECK: Mahogany
SCALE: 24” (610mm)
TUNERS: Enclosed die-cast, chrome
FINGERBOARD: Ebony, ‘=’ inlay at 7th fret/16” radius
FRETS: 21, medium
BRIDGE: Ebony w/ compensated Tusq saddle
PICKUP: LR Baggs EAS VTC
CONTROLS: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone
FINISH: Natural satin
CONTACT: Sheeran by Lowden Guitars, www.sheeran guitars.com
As befits one of the biggest-selling artists of recent times, Ed Sheeran doesn’t just have a single signature guitar: he has a whole range! But Ed’s a pop artist you moan, why on earth would we be interested?
This story is from the Summer 2022 edition of Total Guitar.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the Summer 2022 edition of Total Guitar.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
POSITIVE GRID SPARK 2
The sequel to the world's most popular smart guitar amp is here
JACKSON PRO PLUS XT SOLOIST SLAT HT6 BARITONE
We get low with this fast-playing, all-black modern metal machine
GUILD POLARA DELUXE
A’70s staple gets a bit of are-jig, o4 years after it was introduced
NEURAL DSP NANO CORTEX
Neural DSP's second pedal might be the ultimate compact all-in-one rig
EPIPHONE JIMI HENDRIX LOVE DROPS FLYING V
Prepare to kiss the sky with Epiphone's latest 'Inspired By...' model
JIMMY PAGE
\"I was using what was really meaty!\"
EDDIE VAN HALEN
“You either capture the vibe or you don't!”
MYTH BUSTERS: THE CABLE DESTRUCTION TEST
Need to know whether gear is worth your cash? Who you gonna call...
JOHN FRUSCIANTE'S LETTER FROM AMERICA
Our July 2006 issue featured none other than John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the cover, with a line of text promising discussion of meditation, drugs, Hendrix and some chat about the band’s then-latest album, Stadium Arcadium.
CHALLENGE CHARLIE
Ata time when TC's staff were getting, frankly, rather silly, one man stood up to take on the daftest of all our challenges...
