Today's episode of the IMRO Podcast comes from the Lowden Guitar Factory in Downpatrick.

Endorsed by everyone from Ed Sheeran to Richard Thompson, Lowden has become synonymous with the top acoustic players in the world. Celebrating 50 years since making his first professional guitar, company founder George Lowden met Danny Carroll to talk about the history of the company, provide a tour of the factory and let him try out a few prototypes in development.