Lowe Shop Notes

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the pickup ring and hexagonal bridge look a little busy together on this model,
what would be supercool would be a hexagonal tele style bridge/pickup mount

just my 2cents tho, as I'm in awe of your lutheriery man

I don't disagree, but I had no luck coming up with a design I liked better.

At a certain point I decided to stop doodling and start building...

Thank you for the kind words, by the way, I really appreciate them!

This is a single pickup Chromasonic IV in satin Ocean Turquoise Metallic with a matching neck and headstock.

The pickup is a Lollar Thunderbird, and this is one is something special.

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Dang, that bass just oozes coolness!!

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Dang, that bass just oozes coolness!!

Thanks!

Using the third hole on the control plate for the output jack on single pickup models is one of my favorite little innovations.

That hole is drilled for an SG-style pickup selector switch, so I use a #7 O-ring when I install a pot or a jack in that location.

[Pilgrim]

Thanks!

Using the third hole on the control plate for the output jack on single pickup models is one of my favorite little innovations.

That hole is drilled for an SG-style pickup selector switch, so I use a #7 O-ring when I install a pot or a jack in that location.

Great idea to put that jack where it can't damage a pickguard or wood if the cable gets stepped on or snagged.  Also looks very much in place.

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Thanks, that how I felt as well!

Here we have a Ridler VI in Candy Apple Red with faux binding and Fralin Big Singles.

The body and neck on this are mahogany, and the back of the neck is satin vintage amber clear.

I'm so happy to be able to offer the Ridler shape to guitar players.

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A detail that often gets overlooked is the reason my stainless steel pickup ring is designed the way it is.

The size and shape of the ring covers an over-sized pickup rout that accommodates five different industry-standard pickup shapes without modification. This allows the player to swap out a vast array of pickups from Lindy Fralin, Lollar Pickups, and TV Jones with no modification to the instrument.

This unique option is offered by no other builder.

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Next up is a Ridler VI in Pelham Blue with faux binding and TV Jones Classics.

The body and neck on this are also mahogany, and the back of the neck is satin vintage amber clear.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS from Lowe Custom Guitars!!!

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Next up, here's a shot of both of Joe Sanders' Chromasonics on stage at the Tarpon boat docks earlier this year.

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Next up is a Ridler IV in white satin with faux binding and Lollar Thunderbird pickups.

It's one of my all time favorites.

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The Comboluxe is our take on a less familiar, yet classic body shape that incorporates our signature design features.

This build has a satin Goldtop finish and Fralin High-Output humbuckers with coil-splitting.

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Just in case anybody happens to be in town at the time:

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Here's my Top 9 of 2019.

Happy New Year from Lowe Custom Guitars!

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Here's another Comboluxe in Gloss Translucent Black with faux binding and TV Jones Classic pickups.



The Teeluxe is our take on the classic body shape that incorporates our signature design features.

This build features a satin Translucent Sonic Blue finish with matching neck and headstock, faux binding, and Fralin High-Output humbuckers with coil-splitting.

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Shortly after the Camp Fire in Paradise, CA I received a call from Steve Burke, the owner of one of my earliest guitar builds. 

He had a Teeluxe with a graphic finish and loved it dearly, but it was incinerated in the fire. 

He asked if I would consider replicating the guitar. 

I offered to build an updated version with my current design features and specs. 

I have finally had the time to get this project moving. Ironically, the body is roasted ash and the neck is roasted maple.

Here is the guitar that was lost:





Mocking up the graphic on some 1/4" cabinet grade plywood:



Her's the current spec Teeluxe body in roasted ash and neck in roasted maple: