this from a lowden catalog i obtained when i purchased my L27f in 1987 (please forgive 1-hand typing): lowden models s5, g7, g9, f9 and g7(12)have all been crafted in the lowden tradition of craftmanship and design. the back and sides are of laminated tonewoods and the soundboards are all solid wood. the necks are of a simplified laminated construction which still ensures a warp resistance which is superior to one-piece neck construction. these modifications, together with a slightly modified bracing system and use of chrome plated machineheads, make it possible for these instruments to be available to musicians at a very reasonable price.

specs on the g7:
top- spruce
back and sides- ovankol
neck- 2 pc. mahoghany
bridge-rosewood (pin-type)

a g7cp is pictured on the opposite page w/ the caption: electro acoustic cat-away(sic)model by g7.

there is no date on this catalog. one difference i noticed between the above instruments and the solid wood models is that they have dark pickguards instead of clear ones.
and willie, you described the g7 in vermont as a dreadnought and the ones i'm seeing here have the more common lowden shape? regards, dave

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