Dermot McIlroy worked for Lowden for years before striking out on his own. Like Lowdens, his own builds tend to feature the somewhat drier, huskier sounds that many Celtoid musicians prefer over the lush overtones of American rosewood (and even mahogany) guitars. Cedar and walnut is a fantastic combination, and McIlroy is at the top of his game in this realm.

• b&s: solid American black walnut

• top: solid western red cedar

• scale: 25.5

• neck: 5-piece, mahogany/maple/walnut/maple/mahogany

• fingerboard: ebony

• nut width: 1.75”

• bridge: Brazilian rosewood

• string spacing: 55mm

• nut & saddle: bone

• tuners: Gotoh w/amber pearloid buttons

• finish: nitro lacquer (satin)