the origin series
The Origin Series returns to the foundations of our work. Stripped back in form and refined in detail, these guitars pay homage to our earliest models - built with the same uncompromising approach to design, tone, and feel. They are the essence of what makes a Taran.
Made without the framework of a custom brief, each instrument is carefully considered and built to our own specifications, allowing us to work with greater focus and efficiency while holding to the same standards that define every Taran guitar.
The three models availible in the origin series are:
Meilein - 12-fret parlour
Tirga Beag - 14-fret OM
Oreval - 12 or 14 fret jumbo
Available
Origin Series #3 - Tirga beag
Royal Fenland Oak & Master Grade Italian Spruce
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Back and sides
5000 year old Royal Fenland Oak
Soundboard
Master Grade Italian Spruce
Neck
Brazilian Mahogany, equal taper, Slim C neck profile
Rosette
Hot sand faded Scottish Elm and Rippled Maple veneers
Headstock
Hot sand faded Scottish Burr Elm front & back Rippled Maple veneer under sheaths
Bindings
Royal Fenland Oak
Fretboard
100% FSC Master-grade African Blackwood bound with Royal Fenland Oak & Rippled Maple veneer on fretboard edge with 9 ct Gold beveled circles at major frets up to 17th fret
Details
Purfling - Scottish Elm and Rippled Maple
Sound Port - Bound
t. inlayed in 9ct gold
Bridge - Hand carved in 100% FSC African Blackwood with Ebony bridge pins, nut and bridge piece in bone
Frets - Gold with semi-hemispherical fret ends
Tuners - Gotoh 510’s 21:1 in gold with black buttons
BAM case in black
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Scale 645mm
Frets to body 14
Width at nut 45mm
Spacing at saddle 58mm
String weight 12-53
Fingerboard radius 12” at nut, 16” at 18th fret
This stunning Tirga Beag is now ready for finishing. If you’re quick, we can offer two differnt finish options; fully lacquered, or oiled back and sides with lacquered top and neck.
£15,500 (+VAT for UK customers), including fully insured worldwide shipping.