Sungha Jung Build Thread
For most of you, Sungha Jung needs no introduction. Hailing from South Korea, Sungha is one of the world’s most renowned fingerstyle guitarists, with a YouTube following of over 7 million people! His intricate playing style and musicality have captivated audiences around the globe.
Over the past few years we’ve been delighted to see and hear Sungha Jung demoing some of our guitars through our fantastic dealers in Seoul, WoodSound. His effortless touch and expressive sound pair beautifully with the tone of a Taran Guitar.
We’re now incredibly excited to share that we’ve been working closely with Sungha and have recently started crafting his very own Tirga Beag! Designed primarily for recording this custom build will highlight our signature Taran sound - crystal clear, well balanced, with rich, articulate trebles.
To achieve this, we’ve chosen:
Back and sides: Stunning Madagascan Rosewood for its depth and clarity.
Soundboard: Master grade Italian Spruce to capture every nuance of Sungha’s playing.
Neck: Scottish Walnut - a recent favourite of ours - adding a touch of warmth to complement the guitar’s clarity.
Starting The Build
The first part of our build process is to get the “prep” work done. This means joining the soundboard and back, thicknessing the plates and sides, bending the sides and getting the rest of the materials for the build roughed out (e.g. neck, fingerboard, headplates, braces etc.).
Once these elements are ready, we give the wood time to settle. Even with well-seasoned materials, the process of thicknessing and bending introduces tension — the wood needs time to adjust to its new form. Our warm and carefully controlled workshop provides the perfect environment for this stage.
Once everything has settled, the build will begin in earnest, and we’re looking forward to sharing the journey with you.
Stay tuned for more updates as Sungha’s Tirga Beag takes shape!