“No decisions have been made”: Staff at Ed Sheeran guitar builder Lowden Guitars reportedly slated for redundancy following “the natural end of the acoustic boom experienced during the Covid-19 period”
Janelle Borg
created: Aug. 14, 2025, 2:01 p.m. | updated: Aug. 20, 2025, 9:37 a.m.
Staff members at the world-renowned Lowden Guitars – the company that, in 2019, partnered with Ed Sheeran on the Sheeran by Lowden range – are allegedly facing redundancy.
The Telegraph's research also revealed that the company's accounts were last filed for the year ending March 31, 2024.
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Founded in 1974 by George Lowden, the Northern Irish company has grown in reputation over the years, with Ed Sheeran, Eric Clapton, and Lewis Capaldi all wielding its guitars.
Last year, the company celebrated its 50th year in business and unveiled a collection of 50th Anniversary acoustic guitars to celebrate the significant milestone.
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