Mark Grant Retrograde 277 Baritone, Black

A modern classic with deep vintage roots The Retrograde 277 Baritone is a masterfully handcrafted instrument that blends the soul of Leo Fender’s pre-CBS designs with forward-thinking innovations for today’s players. Built entirely by luthier Mark Grant in his Northern California workshop, the Retrograde 277 features a 27.7” scale length, thermally treated alder body, birdseye maple neck, and a luxurious cocobolo fretboard. Every detail is thoughtfully considered: bone nut, pre-CBS–style clay dot markers, ultra-thin vintage-style nitrocellulose lacquer, and a precision-cut 3-ply mint pickguard with wide bevel. At its core lies a unique nodal neck joint, inspired by Scott Walker’s design, where the neck extends under the pickups to the rear of the bridge pickup. This innovation delivers unmatched resonance, harmonic complexity, and effortless upper fret access. Combined with its carefully balanced ergonomics, the Retrograde 277 is supremely playable — comfortable in the hands and inspir