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Repairs and Restorations

stringed instrument repairsGryphon Stringed Instruments offers all manner of repair, from stringed instrument set-up through major repairs and restorations of vintage instruments.

We are a Martin and Taylor Authorized Service Center, and can complete most warranty work on the premises. You will find that the quality of our service and the experise of our staff differentiate Gryphon from many other stringed instrument dealers.

» Our Services
We offer everything from instrument set-ups to full-scale restoration. We specialize in high-quality acoustic and electric stringed instrument repairs and maintenance. Gryphon has a well-deserved reputation for quality and honesty.
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Each of our staff members is highly trained, committed to quality of work, and passionate about stringed instrument construction and repair.
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Frank Ford has been around for eons. No, really, we mean it. Frank is arguably the most well-known stringed instrument repairman the world has ever known, thanks in large part to his enormous website, www.frets.com.Learn more about his site, articles he's written, and find answers to commonly asked repair questions...

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.