The Martin D-45S 1936 Project 91-3 Limited Edition
Northfield's Big Mon Mandolin
A Bluegrass Powerhouse
Repairs by Appointment Only
Please Call to Schedule a Time to Bring Your Instrument In
The Martin D-45S 1936 Project 91-3 Limited Edition
Northfield's Big Mon Mandolin
A Bluegrass Powerhouse
Repairs by Appointment Only
Please Call to Schedule a Time to Bring Your Instrument In

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

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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

  • Apr 21, 2026

Token Flatpicks Now In Stock!

Long favored by advanced bluegrass flatpickers seeking maximum efficiency, a proper speed bevel is key to maximizing glide for players of any genre...

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The Rock Your Uke! Spring Session begins April 30 at 7PM.

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Creek Guitars

Earlier this year, a crew of builders from Creek Guitars stopped by with some amazing guitars.

  • Jan 13, 2026

Our Current eBay Auctions

We started our eBay auctions as a way to clear out the impressive collection of instruments needing work in our attic.

  • Dec 04, 2025

The Martin D-45S 1936 Project 91-3 Limited Edition

We are very excited to announce the arrival of our Martin’s D-45 Project 91 guitar, which is a limited run of exact replicas of each of the 91 exa...

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