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The Gryphon Mercantile

a place to buy stuff

Gryphon Dry T-Shirt Contest Winner of $100!

Here's how you can win a $100 Gryphon Gift card!:

Go here to Enter your own pictures for the next round

Submit a photo on the linked page of someone wearing a Gryphon shirt in a recognizabe location. It doesn't have to be someplace foreign or famous like the Eiffel Tower or Mt. Rushmore, but the background should suggest where the photo was taken. How about running from the bulls in Pamplona, Spain while wearing a Gryphon T-shirt, doesn't that sound like fun?

Submit the photo on the linked page. We're a family show so nothing too racy or we won't post it on our website, but humor will win you votes! Once the photo is posted on our website, people can vote on it on this (linked) page, and the photo that gets the most votes wins and the winner gets a $100 Gryphon Gift Card, which can be used toward anything we carry, even items on sale. You can submit a photo with the person wearing any Gryphon T-shirt, so this includes the classic Gryphon, new Gryphon design (a Gryphon holding a guitar and mandolin), or the Robot Johnson "blues" shirt.

Votes cast will determine a new winner every month. First winner will be announced on Monday, July 16th.

Thanks to Greg Israel, who sent the photo showing his very own self wearing the classic green model in front of the Tsingtao Brewery in China.

To submit a picture or vote on one, click here.

Gryphon Stringed Instruments

Our Hours

Monday through Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday
10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Contact us

Our Location

211 Lambert Avenue
at the corner of Park and Lambert
Palo Alto, California 94306
650.493.2131
Toll Free: 888.493.2131

Derek in Premier Guitar

posted May 20, 2013

Derek has a byline in the latest issue of Premier Guitar where he is reviewing the Valvetrain Trenton.

Derek in Fretboard Journal

posted Mar 12, 2013

Derek has 14 pages in the latest Fretboard Journal. He has written an article about Fender's Jazzmaster guitar called "Shape Shifer." It's a worthwhile read in a great magazine. FJ also has a Web addendum to the article as well

L R Baggs Lyric is here!

posted Mar 05, 2013
The new pickup from L R Baggs has finally arrived at the shop. Check out the last Gryphon eGazette for more details.

Richard on Antiques Roadshow 1914 Gibson F4 Mandolin

posted Jan 16, 2013
In case you missed Antiques Roadshow on Monday, January 14, you can see Richard appraising a 1914 Gibson F-4 Mandolin. Click on the photo below to watch Richard's section:



Lock-It Straps Make it Easier to Relax

posted Dec 04, 2012

Using a patented design, these Lock-It straps eliminate the hassle of using metal strap locks to keep your instrument securely connected to your strap, and to you. You don't have to put special strap buttons on your instruments, and you can switch to a conventional strap whenever you want. Lock-It straps are made in the USA, and are currently available from the Gryphon Mercantile.