Lowden Guitars Announce Pierre Bensusan Signature Model
 July 24, 2001Since bursting onto the music scene in the mid 70’s, Pierre Bensusan’s name has become synonymous with contemporary acoustic guitar and the popularization of DADGAD tuning.
From very early in his career Pierre starting playing a Lowden O22 cutaway model, which has served him now for more than 23 years. In recognition of his commitment to Lowden and his playing skills, Lowden Guitars are proud to present their first ever signature model – the Pierre Bensusan Model.
This model has been designed by Pierre Bensusan and George Lowden to reflect the exceptional workmanship of the Lowden craftsmen and Pierre’s unique playing style.
This collaboration has resulted in the definitive fingerstylists guitar – a powerfully resonant yet, sensitive guitar, built to the specification of one of the worlds most celebrated fingerstyle players.
Specifications:
- Back/Sides - Select Indian Rosewood
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Back/Sides - Option Brazilian Rosewood
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Top - Premium Grade Cedar
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Bracing Pattern - Lowden Original top & side voiced
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Neck - 5 Piece Mahogany/Walnut/Rosewood
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Bindings - Highly Figured Sycamore
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Purflings - Sycamore/Mahogany/Rosewood
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Heel Plate - Koa (Brazilian rosewood optional)
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Headstock Overlay - Brazilian Rosewood
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Fingerboard - Extended 22 fret Black Ebony
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Fingerboard Binding - Ebony & Sycamore
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Rosette - Abalone with Mahogany/Sycamore/Rosewood
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Bridge - Brazilian rosewood / split saddle
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Machine heads - Gotoh SG510 Deluxe / Ebony Buttons
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Pick up Option - Headway HG1 pickup
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Price - US$ 4995.00; UK£ 2950.00
For more information, visit their web site at www.lowdenguitars.com. | 
