Mark Grant Telifornia Emerald Turqoise
Mark Grant started collecting details about the esoteric vintage electric guitars that he loved at an early age. After years of researching and pursuing the Golden Era guitars' DNA, Mark has incorporated the best of the best of them into his designs while also incorporating fresh perspectives. Around 2012 he formulated a plan to craft handmade guitars from scratch just the way it was done in Fullerton and Kalamazoo in the 1950s and early '60s. Mark's production line is based on the machines, tools and jigs found in Leo & Ted's factories - authentic tooling which produces authentic results. According to Mark, "The past is present in my works, yet I believe that you will appreciate my fresh take in the pursuit of timeless perfection of the handmade guitar." Mark uses only the finest raw materials to craft into his handmade guitars. Many of the woods used were harvested decades ago. His library of tone wood is extensive and large. He even has a small sawmill, with which he processes l