About Granata Guitars

Hello

Thank you for taking an interest in my guitars and visiting my web site.  Since I regard the construction of each instrument a personal experience I thought it would be nice to tell you something about myself.

I began building guitars in 1989 in a small (152 sq. ft.) one room shop.  I became obsessed with the art after having seen an instrument built by James Olson.  That’s how I came to realize that an individual maker could make an instrument far superior to the factory built jobs I grew up with.

After about four years of experimenting, visiting local factories and shops, and several phone calls to Mr. Olson, I began to see my own instruments rise to the level of quality I so admired in other handmade guitars.  Sales began picking up and I was proud to show my work and call myself a luthier.  

Since then I’ve developed some of my own philosophies on guitar building, what they should sound like and what they should cost.  I built a new shop (1500 sq ft) which allows me to explore all these things.

In 2006 the inconsistencies in the custom  guitar business had forced me to re-evaluate my future and take a day job.  While I continued to build beautiful guitars, it really  turned into more of a hobby.     I still look forward to hearing from you and discussing any or all of your hopes a dreams in a handmade instrument.

BACK IN THE SHOP

 2024 found me able to fully retire from my “day job”. I spent the better part of the year retooling many aspects of the shop. New fixtures and jigs and many new counstruction methods. Experimenting with new models, new finishes and the new tooling have made it very exciting. As of January 2025 I am once again offering my services as a full time luthier and look forward to discussing your dream guitar.