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History Of Avalon Guitars
(Formerly Lowden guitars)
Avalon is a new name in guitars but one with an established
history and quality heritage. The company that now bears the name Avalon Guitars
came into being in the 1980s as the Lowden Guitar Company. Through the years,
the company’s reputation for producing the very highest quality acoustic
guitars was widely acknowledged, although production remained small. The highly
skilled team of craftsmen also grew in stature as their experience and know-how
developed. Avalon guitars are all about their contribution to the acoustic
guitar world and their statement about acoustic guitar design, quality and
above all, tone.
History Of Avalon Guitars (cont…)
The Avalon project began as an idea in 2000 – at the dawn of the new
millennium and the first prototype was birthed in October 2001. The launch
onto the international market took place in January 2002. Much critical acclaim
was bestowed on that first range of Avalon’s, the aptly named ‘Genesis
Series’ (later renamed Avalon ‘Gold’ Series) and demand quickly
outstripped our capacity.
One thing was certain however; the look and tone of the Avalon guitar had wide appeal. Plans were already underway to introduce the ‘Silver Series’ range, the first prototypes of which were built in September 2002. This range was launched in March 2003 and has already been established as the new quality benchmark in mid-priced acoustic guitars.
While the Avalon Silver Series was rapidly gaining acceptance, the dedicated
team of Avalon luthiers were busy designing and prototyping the new flagship
Avalon ‘Legacy’ Series – our high end, hand-made, premium grade
range. This series was launched in July 2003 to replace the company’s
Lowden guitar range, which was withdrawn from production in Newtownards at
the close of 2003. The Avalon ‘Legacy’ Series maintains the tradition
of style and excellence associated with guitars made in our Irish factory
– same place, same people, same fine acoustic guitars.
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