I wanna build a Lowebow!

Posted by Brian Tin-Pot Pearse on August 15, 2012 at 5:31am

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for a basic spec from which to build a Lowebow, but mainly:

what are the three pickups and how are they wired? Separate bass circuit and amp?

what gauge strings and height of action?

etc ... plus any other info you may think useful.

That is about it for now, any info will be gratefully received,

Cheers,

B-) Bri

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  • jabes September 10, 2012 at 11:04am

    well, after this w/end (boxstock) i can see a whole lotta these getting started....i'm putting out a few feelers.did you see 'roadkills  'bow on friday night...very cool,

    • Brian Tin-Pot Pearse > jabes September 10, 2012 at 12:05pm

      Yer, they certainly are cool machines, Jabes. I've just made (a sort of) one with the same stringing but there the similarity ends and I'll put up a pic when I'm happy with it. The better news is that I've just bought a real one from John Lowe direct! Good to meet ya Saturday, by the way.

      Yo, Mr MacB. Didn't notice any Queens miself, but there again, I should a gone to Specsavers. B-)

    • Jamie MacBlues > Brian Tin-Pot Pearse September 10, 2012 at 12:11pm

      LOL, Mr Blether. BTW, just realised what "build" you guys talkin about. Nice, and ah'm a future buyer, to anyone building one :)

    • Jamie MacBlues > jabes September 10, 2012 at 11:42am

      Who did Roadkill bow to?! Was the Queen there, Mr jabes? 

  • Brian Tin-Pot Pearse August 24, 2012 at 2:07pm

    Gary,

    Derived from a normal cigar box by John Lowe and Richard Johnston, it has one bass and three normal strings, the link shows Richard Johnston playing their iconic creation.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fBbvKZ3ibg&playnext=1&list=...

    How's your playin' comin' on? B-)

    • Gary Williams > Brian Tin-Pot Pearse August 26, 2012 at 3:16am

      Rubbish spend to much time bulding

  • Gary Williams August 24, 2012 at 1:43pm

    What the heck is a Lowebow Brian

  • Jamie MacBlues August 15, 2012 at 6:34am

    Well, ya said "any other info re "specs", Mr Talkativehawk. Well, ma specs were made at Specsavers, and ah paid an extra £12 for a "tint". Ah Hope this helps, but probably not. (btw, most people find it betetr ta ignore me!)   ;)

  • The Phrygian Kid August 15, 2012 at 5:49am
    Contact Johnny on Facebook, they're cheaper than you might think :)
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