Figured I'd step in and give Martin a hand, here, as he is surrounded by barbarians;-)--

never cared much for the Lowden--play it side-by-side with any number of high end American guitars, both new and vintage, and you'll find that you just don't get as much out of it--even the so called "Bad 70's Martin"s allow you do a lot more--

The Lowden is boomy and raw, which is not a compliment--