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Some Recent Writings About Instrument Repair & Restoration...

Frank Ford is a contributing author for many fine publications, including Flatpicking, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Maker, and others. He has also been an ongoing instructor for the Roberto Venn School of Luthiery and lecturer at the Guild of American Luthier's conventions.
We will reprint several of these articles here in the very near future. Please bear with us as we update our site. In the meantime, please click here for a list of articles written by Frank in the past.

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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.

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.

Jack & Molly Tuttle on Prarie Home Companion

posted Oct 22, 2012
Gryphon teacher Jack Tuttle & his daughter Molly performed on Prairie Home Companion on Saturday October 20th. They played in two segments. Here is their introduction where they played Kentucky Waltz for the duets contest.



They won second place and played I Wish You Knew in the fifth segment of the show.