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Gryphon In Print

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 tells all at Fretboard Journal.com

posted: Sep 18, 2012

Derek See wrote an article about finding his dream guitar, a 1967 Vox Starstream XII. In preparation for this article we were able to take this fun picture of Richard & Derek together.

Frank In Fretboard Journal

posted: May 21, 2012

Frank has an article in Fretboard Journal #25, (the issue with David Crosby on the cover). It's titled "My Phoenix Vacation," and is about the Roberto Venn School of Lutherie.

Derek in Acoustic Guitar

posted: May 01, 2012

Derek has an article published in the June 2012 issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine. It is a review of a 1934 Gibson L-00. It should be appearing on the news stands in early May.

Derek in Acoustic Guitar Magazine

posted: Feb 24, 2012

When you open up your April, 2012 issue of Acoustic Guitar, check out Derek's article on a 1965 Martin D-28. It is right inside the back cover! Or, you can read the whole article here.

Alex In the Fretboard Journal

posted: Jan 19, 2012

Our Gryphon repair guy Alex Glasser recently finished building a ukulele with custom inlays that was presented to voice actor Dana Snyder. This uke was given a few pages in the latest Fretboard Journal, the one with Eddie Vedder on the cover.

Richard Writes About Brazilian Rosewood

posted: Jun 23, 2011

...in the latest issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine



You've probably heard rumors about guitarmakers getting busted for having illegally harvested rosewood, here's a chance to separate fact from fiction and learn if recent legislation aimed at slowing illegal logging will have any impact on you.

Richard in Acoustic Guitar Magazine

posted: Nov 22, 2010

Our own Richard Johnston is in Acoustic Guitar magazine again, this time it's an article he's written on appraising guitars for their January, 2011 issue.



And if you need an appraisal, don't hesitate to call him!

Why Do Guitars Sound Better as They Age?

posted: Jun 17, 2010

Our own Richard Johnston wrote the article for this month's Acoutstic Guitar Magazine.

You can read about How a guitar ages Here.

Richard Writes in Acoustic Guitar Magazine

posted: Jan 08, 2010

Make sure you pick up a copy of Acoustic Guitars 20th Anniversary Issue. Our own Richard Johnston Has written an article that begins on page 82 titled: "Independent Luthiers Go Mainstream - Custom guitar makers have refined their craft, guitarists have more options than ever, and an entire supporting industry has emerged."

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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.



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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.