"Lowdens are about the brightest, most jangly guitar you're ever likely to meet, so *not* Lowdens!"

You obviously haven't heard mine Grab! Very, very woody, very, very loud, great note definition.

I don't believe that "Not in any way bright" and "Great note definition" are elements that can live together. "Not in any way bright" means "dull" or "lacking attack" to my ears. "Great note definition" for me means "moderately bright with good attack".

That's my Lowden, very woody with great note definition.

But that's just my opinion. Others may, and almost certainly (knowing the way things go around the 'Cat!) differ.   :-) :-)