A surprise collaboration between the County Down acoustic firm and chart-topping singer-songwriter was announced at the NAMM show. The Lowden range of affordable acoustics will be branded ‘Sheeran’ and, like the rest of the Lowden range, they’re going to be made in Ireland.

The idea of the Sheeran range by Lowden is to create an affordable, but high quality range of acoustic guitars that will inspire new players. Here’s what he’s said:

The Sheeran by Lowden range of acoustics consists of eight models, in two established body shapes – the S and Wee – four of each. Each body size will offer different wood combinations, and on the S series, a cutaway and bevel on the upper bout are options. All feature a solid top, ebony fingerboard, mahogany neck and come shipped with a gigbag.

Sheeran ‘S’ Series

S01

– Solid cedar top
– Five-piece walnut back and sides

S02

– Solid sitka spruce top
– Five-piece Santos rosewood back and sides
– Soundbox bevel
– LR Baggs Element VTC pickup

S03

– Solid cedar top
– Five-piece Santos rosewood back and sides
– Cutaway
– Soundbox bevel
– LR Baggs Element VTC pickup

S04

– Solid sitka spruce top
– Five-piece figured walnut back and sides
– Cutaway
– Soundbox bevel
– LR Baggs Element VTC pickup

Sheeran ‘W’ Series

W01

– Solid cedar top
– Five-piece walnut back and sides

W02

– Solid sitka spruce top
– Five-piece Santos rosewood back and sides
– LR Baggs Element VTC pickup

W03

– Solid cedar top
– Five-piece Santos rosewood back and sides
– Soundbox bevel
– LR Baggs Element VTC pickup

W04

– Solid sitka spruce top
– Five-piece figured walnut back and sides
– Soundbox bevel
– LR Baggs Element VTC pickup