Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins + more: Gryphon Stringed Instruments

1931 Gibson Nick Lucas Special

And the Santa Cruz Guitar Co. H-13

Left Handed Guitars

Good Selection of New and Used

We Are Accepting Repairs

Please Call to Schedule a Repair Appointment

1931 Gibson Nick Lucas Special

And the Santa Cruz Guitar Co. H-13

Left Handed Guitars

Good Selection of New and Used

We Are Accepting Repairs

Please Call to Schedule a Repair Appointment

Featured Collections

Vintage Instruments

Recently discovered treasures available for purchase.

Used Instruments

Professionally set up and ready to go!

Recent Arrivals

Find your next favorite instrument.

Current Auctions

From Our Attic to Yours

Martin Road Series

Classic design. Affordable Price.

Eastman Mandolins

An Affordable Alternative

Featured Products

Northfield Mandolins NFB-F5A Big Mon, Adirondack Spruce Top New

$4,995.00

1967 Fender Telecaster Blond Electric Guitar Used

$13,500.00

2021 Waterloo Jumbo King Deluxe JK DLX Acoustic Guitar Used

$2,800.00

1959 Martin 0-18 Acoustic Guitar Used

$4,200.00

2002 Taylor Jumbo Custom (615) Acoustic Electric Guitar Used

$3,250.00

2009 Gibson Les Paul Standard Florentine w/ Bigsby Electric Guitar Used

$1,900.00

2013 Kevin Kopp Trail Boss Acoustic Guitar Used

$3,700.00

Scheerhorn L-Body Figured Maple Custom Resophonic Guitar New

$5,000.00

Local Shop, World-Renowned Experience

Frank Ford and Richard Johnston, seasoned veterans in the industry, founded Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto, CA in 1969.

Instrument Repair and Services

Visit The Workshop for information about repair, instrument setup, consignment and appraisals.

The Workshop

I bought this gorgeous Taylor from you a couple years ago, and I just wanted to say I love this guitar more than I can say. Many thanks.

David Flower

I’ve been searching for a great banjo for many years and thanks to you I’ve found one! What a joy it is to hear an instrument for the first time and instantly know that it’s got the sound that you’ve been searching for. I knew I’d be going home with this banjo the moment I heard it!
Anyway I thought you would enjoy knowing how much joy it has brought me already and I know that it will for years to come! Thank Alex for his great assistance with the purchase of this wonderful instrument and the whole Gryphon crew for creating such a great store! VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER!!!!

Frank Worman

Ostensibly just dropping off a refret, but so much more and just great to talk with real, live cool people and dear friends, and get to play so many beautiful instruments again. And just gab about everything and anything.
It was a fantastic visit, I heartily recommend such a trip (was that really only 90 minutes?) to my Bay Area friends to reconnect with so much of what's been missing these days. Thanks to All. 🙂 👍🏽 ❤️ 🎶

Larry Chung

Gryphon News

Sep 28, 2022

The Gibson Nick Lucas Special and the Santa Cruz Guitar Co. H-13

In 1927 Gibson introduced the Nick Lucas Special, a small flattop with an extra deep body. Nick Lucas was an excellent player and was one the first...

Sep 26, 2022

Carr Amplifiers

We are proud to carry Carr amplifiers, which are crafted in Pittsboro, North Carolina by Steve Carr and his talented crew. They boast unique circu...

Sep 20, 2022

Les Pauls. Lots and Lots of Les Pauls.

Gibson's Les Paul is one of the most iconic guitars of all time. We are happy to present a nice batch of used examples including a 2020 Slash Stand...

Sep 17, 2022

Banjos from the Pisgah Banjo Company

A few years ago, we thought we had our selection of open back banjos covered. We had Omes, Rickards, and California-made banjos by Chuck Waldman. ...

Sep 16, 2022

Left Handed Guitars

Check out our selection of new and used left handed fretted instruments.

Gryphon Stringed Instruments

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