The Martin Modern Deluxe Series
Modern Tech, Classic Tone
Deering Goodtime Banjos
High Quality, Great Price
Repairs by Appointment Only
Please Call to Schedule a Time to Bring Your Instrument In
The Martin Modern Deluxe Series
Modern Tech, Classic Tone
Deering Goodtime Banjos
High Quality, Great Price
Repairs by Appointment Only
Please Call to Schedule a Time to Bring Your Instrument In

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Fender Stratocasters

Rockin' and Rollin' Since 1954

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Straps for Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin

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Classic Tone Since 1950

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Carr Rambler 1x12" Combo Amplifier Sonic Blue - New
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Martin 00-28 (2025) Acoustic Guitar - New
  • $3,499.00
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Northfield S Series NFS-F2WN Wide Nut Mandolin - New
  • $3,995.00
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2016 Lowden Richard Thompson Acoustic Guitar - Used
  • $5,800.00
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2023 Fender Custom Shop '69 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Bone Tone Electric Guitar- Used
  • $3,600.00
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Taylor Gold Label 517e Natural Acoustic Electric Guitar - New
  • $2,599.00
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Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic, Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Crimson Red Transparent - New
  • $472.99
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2016 National Reso-Phonic NRP B Black Rust Resonator Guitar
  • $2,850.00

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.

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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

  • Jul 03, 2025

KR String Mandolindos and Octolindos in Stock!

Come and try the Octolindo, an octave mandolin, and the Mandolindo, a blend of mandolin and ukulele.

  • Jun 19, 2025

Taylor's New Legacy Series

For some of us old-timers, the Taylor Legacy series is a trip down memory lane.

  • May 19, 2025

Fender Hammertone Effects Pedals

Fender’s Hammertone effects pedals offer a range of wide range sounds at prices that won’t break the bank.

  • Jan 01, 2025

Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin Straps from Lakota Leathers

The guitar, banjo and mandolin straps from Lakota Leathers are made on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, an Oglala Sioux reservation in South Dako...

  • Nov 23, 2024

The Frank Ford Scholarship Fund

The Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery is pleased to announce the launch of the Frank Ford Scholarship Fund. 

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