This 2023-built Oreval is a sensational example of the incredible work of Taran Guitars, and we're delighted to offer it for sale on our Marketplace.
This guitar was a custom order from Taran Guitars, featuring an exhibition-grade set of Madagascan rosewood for the back and sides paired with a Master Grade, tight-grained Adirondack spruce top.
The Madagascan rosewood theme continues with the fretboard, which sits on an old-growth Cuban mahogany and purpleheart neck.
The Oreval features Taran’s signature hot sand fades on the headstock and arm bevel, with the fades over gorgeous pieces of burr elm. This decoration continues with the rosette which is complemented by a ring of pink paua between the hot sand faded burr elm. The body has black binding with Madagascan rosewood and purpleheart purfling.
The guitar has a Brazilian rosewood bridge and Gotoh 510 tuners with ebony buttons. It is in mint condition and comes with a custom Calton case with a pink finish.
About the Luthier
Taran Guitars aka Rory Dowling is a Scottish luthier who has been building since 2007 and has since carved out a very well-respected reputation for his modern approaches to the traditional folk acoustic guitar. Over the years Rory has honed his craft to offer features such as cylindrical backs, compression braces and hot sand fades, as well as bevels, sound ports and fan frets.
