An offset with altitude, the High Horse from Tone Ranger Guitars channels the futuristic flair of late-’50s design - when contours got weirder, sounds got wilder, and guitars looked ready for liftoff.

We first crossed paths with Jeff Mark Leavitt and his Tone Ranger Guitars at the 2025 Fretboard Summit in Chicago, and were immediately drawn in by the concept, the quality, and the unmistakable vibe of his instruments. There’s a feeling to these guitars that’s hard to put into words: a kind of hazy nostalgia for a time and place in American culture, but somehow feels familiar the moment you hold one.

That mood is captured beautifully in the brand’s headstock, logo, and aesthetic sensibility - but it’s more than just looks. Jeff’s deep reverence for the American West and his playful, artistic approach to lutherie are woven into every curve of these guitars. The moment you sit down with one, you get it. These are instruments made with joy, purpose, and a strong sense of place - and they sound as good as they feel.

Whether you're wrangling surfy leads through a drippy reverb tank, drowning in shoegaze swirl, or blowing the doors off with fuzzed-out riffs, the High Horse keeps you comfortably in the saddle. Its offset body balances effortlessly, with a feel that invites long sessions and a voice that cuts, chimes, or crushes - depending on how you ride it. Acoustic-leaning players will love the 1 3/4" nut, which is rare to find on electric guitars.

Futuristic and unmistakably of the American West - this is one boutique offset that earns its name.

(photo: Chris Blake)