Taran Guitars' Oreval 12-fret in a cosy room by a fire with a glass of whisky

owning a taran

 

Custom order

We work closely with people to create unique, world-class instruments.

Each instrument is meticulously crafted and uniquely detailed in our workshop in Scotland’s East Neuk.

We continue to ethically seek out the finest and most unique materials available in Scotland and from around the world.

The most essential element in this journey is for us to understand what you as a player require completely.

The Taran Guitars Order Book is currently closed.

Springwell Mandolin Autumn 2026 build slot - Price on application. Please click here for further information and to reserve a slot.


Dealer build slots

Next available build slots through our dealers:

The North American Guitar, Nashville

Wood Sound, Seoul, South Korea

Cedar Rock Studio, North Shelburn, Indiana, US

Dream Guitars, Asheville, North Carolina, US


young player bursary

Taran Guitars has always worked with and supported young musicians. The bursary offers the opportunity to commission a Taran Instrument at approximately 60% of the current price and is open to anyone who is 30 or under and studying and/or playing professionally.

Applications for the Young Player Bursary 2025 will open next year.


 

payment structure

To order a custom Taran Guitars instrument and secure your place in the order book, a non-refundable deposit of £500 (plus 20% VAT for UK customers ) is required.

Prior to your build starting, a first payment of 50% of the total cost will be required.

When your instrument enters the spray room (approximately 6 weeks before completion), the final payment invoice of the outstanding balance is required within 14 days. Guitars will not be shipped or available to collect until we receive payment of the outstanding balance.

Delivery within the UK is free.

All taxes, duties, insurance and shipment costs out with the UK will be the responsibility of the buyer.

All prices are subject to 20% Value Added Tax (VAT). For customers outside the UK, VAT does not apply.

returns and refunds

All commissioned (i.e. made to order) custom instruments come with a 5-day grace period which allows the customer to experience the guitar and ensure that it meets their expectations. If, for any reason, the customer is not satisfied with the guitar they must contact Taran Guitars within five days of taking delivery or collection.

If the problem cannot be rectified and the customer still wishes to return the guitar, shipping costs will be the responsibility of the customer, and the guitar must be returned in new condition. The full price paid for the guitar, less the deposit, will be refunded once it has been re-sold by Taran Guitars. The guitar will be listed on Taran Guitars’ website and on social media as being for sale.

All “ready-built” guitars (i.e. those in stock) purchased directly from Taran Guitars come with a 14-day grace period and a full refund should the customer not be happy with the guitar for any reason. The 14-day grace period starts when the customer comes into physical possession of the instrument.

 
 

VAT Reg Number 343199784

Taran Guitars Limited SC680385