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Add to Compare2019 Taran DS5, Macassar Ebony/Master Grade Swiss Moon Spruce
2019 Taran DS5 in Macassar Ebony and Swiss Moonspruce. DS stands for “Dowling Signature,” and you can feel the care and intention put into this build. Five years old at the time of publication, you can sense the sonic maturation of the guitar, which likely sounded lively right from the start. With semi-hemispherical EVO frets, a deconstructed rosette, and a microbevel, this guitar is stunning. It feels great and sounds even better. From the fit to the finish, this guitar is a masterpiece. Listen to the demo and check out the photos for yourself! A true Dream Guitar here.
Here’s an additional demo with Dustin Furlow: https://youtu.be/ywOwzSMsqas
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, modern, calton, scotland, scottish, united kingdom,
$19,760 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Ebony - Macassar 
Add to Compare2021 Taran Tirga Beag, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce
2021 Taran Tirga Beag, made for our very own Dustin Furlow for the Young Player Bursary. This beast of an instrument features back and sides of African Blackwood, fully kerfed side construction in Western Red Cedar with Bocote veneers, and Taran Guitars’ signature compression back brace. The top is crafted from Italian Spruce, with a rosette of hot sand-faded Scottish Burr Elm accented by rippled Sycamore detailing, all bound in African Blackwood.
The neck is made of Wenge, shaped with an equal taper Medium C profile. It features EVO frets and Gotoh tuners. Notably, this guitar boasts both a soundport and an arm bevel made from hot sand-faded Scottish Elm.
This instrument is equipped with a Modified K&K Trinity pickup system. The microphone is a DPA 4061 Low-Sensitivity Omni Lavalier Microphone, running off the same phantom specs as the original K&K Trinity, ensuring excellent amplification for both studio and live performances.
This guitar is a shining example of what Rory and the team are crafting in Scotland. It possesses a mystique and power that are, quite frankly, hard to put into words—reminiscent of some magical artifact from an Arthurian tale. But don’t take our word for it—let the demo speak for itself. Cheers!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Blackwood - African 
Add to Compare2018 Taran Tirga Mhor, Swartsa Wamara/European Spruce
This 2018 Taran Tirga Mhor features European Spruce on top and a very new-to-us back and sides made of Swartsa Wamara, which is as gorgeous visually as it is sonically. The Tirga Mhor is Rory Dowling’s take on a 000 design. Named after a Scottish mountain, it has 12 frets to the body with Evo frets and semi-hemispherical ends. It’s fitted with a multiscale setup of 26″ on the bass and 25.5″ on the treble extremities. A Wenge neck with a perfectly soft V profile and a sound port offer an exquisite view inside the guitar, showcasing Taran Guitars’ special construction. This guitar is also stage or studio-ready with a K&K Trinity Pickup system, allowing you to recreate the magic you hear in your lap on stage or in recordings. This guitar is so much fun and so refreshing. We have become huge fans of Taran Guitars here at the shop, and we can’t wait to see even more from them.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, scotland, uk, roy, Tarin, taren, hiscox, 12/18, swartsia, swartza
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.37 in Woods Spruce - European, Swartsa Wamara 
Add to CompareBrand New Taran Oreval, African Blackwood/Italian Spruce
Our first from Rory Dowling of Taran Guitars! What a first it is, this large body fingerstyle beast is comprised of Master Grade African Blackwood and Master Grade Italian Spruce. Where to begin with this guitar? Each note is rich, powerful and clear. This is a rare instance in which a guitar is so obviously powerful and delicate to the player. There is a sweetness and profound epic quality to this instrument. Like something out of an Arthurian tale, or some beast epic. This guitar is a symphonic masterpiece. Sonic qualities aside, this instrument as a thing of beauty. From the pureness of fit and finish, to the hidden appointments. Just take a peek inside and see for yourself.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, scotland, scottish walnut, 22karat gold, gold foil, calton evo, 169
Additional performance from Stuart Ryan at Taran Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH9q76pWEWU
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 25.625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Blackwood - African
My name is Rory Dowling and in 2007 I set up Taran Guitars after falling in love with building stringed instruments. Prior to making instruments, I studied furniture design and craftsmanship which gave me the woodworking foundations for my life as a luthier.
The move from furniture to guitars was a fairly natural one, however the learning curve was nearly vertical. I am essentially self-taught in the art of instrument making beyond the wood working. I had no preconceived ideas about what the limits of a guitar was. Over the thirteen years of my career I have constantly asked questions, tested ideas and sought to understand the limits within these. Through this questioning and experimental approach I have gained a vast understanding of the elements that make up an instrument’s complex sound and its requirements over its long life. It is because of this understanding that I am able to offer instruments that are unique to their owners taste and desires.