{"title":"Taranis Guitars","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTaranis\u003c\/strong\u003e (pronounced \u003cstrong\u003eTAIR‑uh‑niss\u003c\/strong\u003e) takes its name from the Celtic god of lightning and thunder. It’s a nod to Paul Woolson's Scottish heritage and a fitting emblem for two builders stepping boldly onto the “loud side” of the craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003eTaranis Guitars was founded by two Madison, Wis., luthiers  Paul Woolson of Woolson Soundcraft and Lane Venden of Lane’s Lutherie. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003eThe story goes Lane, a skilled electric guitar builder, asked Paul, a master acoustic builder, if Paul would be interested in building an electric. A dram of whiskey and five years of experimentation later the Taranis Voltmaster was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003eThe Voltmaster, is a heavily chambered electric built for players who want a lightweight, do‑everything workhorse. Whether you want to Rock or play some thing grounded in the Jazz world, the Voltmaster can do it all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--black\"\u003eWood and Wire is the exclusive dealer for the Voltmaster guitar!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2026-taranis-voltmaster-flamed-maple-top-electric-guitar","title":"2026 Taranis Voltmaster Flamed Maple Top Electric Guitar with T.V. Jones T-90 Pickups","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWood \u0026amp; Wire Fine Fretted Instruments is the exclusive dealer for the Taranis Voltmaster electric guitar — a brand-new design from master luthiers that feels like it should have existed all along. The Voltmaster is the result of an acoustic builder and an electric builder sitting down together to find the best of both worlds, and it shows: a beautiful bookmatched flamed maple top, built by hands that know exactly what makes an instrument disappear in your hands. A lightweight, heavily chambered body gives it an almost acoustic feel, with clarity, punch, and a surprisingly lively response under the fingers. It's light enough to play a full night of gigs without a second thought, comfortable from the first strum, and versatile enough to move between dirty rock and roll and a more refined sound without missing a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Paulownia, heavily chambered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Bookmatched flamed maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadplate: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: TV Jones T-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: ~4.5 lbs — remarkably light and comfortable for long gigs and long practice sessions alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily chambered body delivers an almost acoustic feel, with a lively, responsive feel under the fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e The T-90 is TV Jones's answer to the traditional P-90 pickup, combining a classic design with a touch of TV Jones sparkle and clarity. The result is a full and fat sound with clear, transparent overtones. The bridge pickup has thicker highs and more defined lows than what's commonly heard from traditional P-90s — Filter'Tron pole screws and wider pole-to-pole spacing provide more inductance for a thicker tone and plenty of dynamics. The neck pickup has good clarity and warmth, considerably less boomy than traditional P-90s. Combined with the heavily chambered body, the Voltmaster offers clarity, punch, and a surprisingly lively response — equally at home in dirty rock and roll or a more refined sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Good Company\u003c\/strong\u003e According to Paul Yandell, TV Jones's early Super'Tron pickup design (featured on other Voltmaster builds) was a favorite of Chet Atkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and built through a collaboration between master acoustic and electric luthiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuinely new design — the kind of instrument that feels like it should have existed all along\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood \u0026amp; Wire is the exclusive dealer for this model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. The exclusive home of the Taranis Voltmaster — a new classic, built to feel like it's always been one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taranis Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49195635507385,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/2026TaranisLightTopFront.webp?v=1789781277"},{"product_id":"2026-taranis-voltmaster-black-walnut-top","title":"2026 Taranis Voltmaster Black Walnut Top","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTaranis Volmaster — Black Walnut Top, TV Jones Super'Tron Pickups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWood \u0026amp; Wire Fine Fretted Instruments is the exclusive dealer for the Taranis Volmaster electric guitar — a brand-new design from master luthiers that feels like it should have existed all along. The Volmaster is the result of an acoustic builder and an electric builder sitting down together to find the best of both worlds, and it shows: a beautiful black walnut top with a special iron-aging finish on front and back, built by hands that know exactly what makes an instrument disappear in your hands. Every detail just feels right. It's light enough to play a full night of gigs without a second thought, comfortable from the first strum, and versatile enough to move between styles without missing a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Paulownia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Black walnut, with special iron-aging finish on front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadplate: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: TV Jones Super'Tron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: ~4.5 lbs — remarkably light and comfortable for long gigs and long practice sessions alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e The Super'Tron's steel blades create a larger magnetized surface area, which increases inductance. Although its DC resistance matches the TV Classic, the Super'Tron delivers slightly more output, added body, and a subtly emphasized lower-midrange. It's warmer and less aggressive than the mid-'60s Gretsch Super'Trons, which used multiple thin laminated blades rather than a single solid piece of steel. This pickup excels at fingerstyle, jazz, punk, blues, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Good Company\u003c\/strong\u003e According to Paul Yandell, this early pickup design was a favorite of Chet Atkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and built through a collaboration between master acoustic and electric luthiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuinely new design — the kind of instrument that feels like it should have existed all along\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood \u0026amp; Wire is the exclusive dealer for this model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. The exclusive home of the Taranis Volmaster — a new classic, built to feel like it's always been one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taranis Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49196118966457,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/2026TalnisVoltmasterBlackWalnutTopFront.webp?v=1789785227"}],"url":"https:\/\/woodandwire.net\/collections\/taranis-guitars.oembed","provider":"Wood \u0026 Wire Fine Fretted Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}