Looking for info on this MTB - Griffen?

[DesertRyder]

This for sale locally. Looks interesting. Seller is seeking offers.
Any information on this builder? Has a USA flag on the fork. US builder?

 

[Double-E F]

Forks are AMP (B3, B4?).
If you do a search on 'Griffen' on here, a few threads will pop up.

 

[joglo]

Hi, Griffen was a Texas-based bike brand

What really happened to GRIFFEN Bicycles…?

With great sadness, after 15 years of business, we have recently shut down the operation of GRIFFEN Bicycles. The factory in Decatur, Texas has been closed, and all employees have moved on to ot…

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GRIFFEN Bicycles Farewell Blog

For Members of the GRIFFEN Tribe

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Not sure about the frame quality and if Griffen was a sexy brand or not, but the parts like the Ringle stem, AMP fork (therefore the US Flag), Answer Hyperlight bar etc. seem to be quite nicely selected.