1937 Larson Brothers Euphonon
16-Inch Pearl Bordered Jumbo
Kamaka Ukuleles
History You Can Play
Repairs by Appointment Only
Please Call to Schedule a Time to Bring Your Instrument In
1937 Larson Brothers Euphonon
16-Inch Pearl Bordered Jumbo
Kamaka Ukuleles
History You Can Play
Repairs by Appointment Only
Please Call to Schedule a Time to Bring Your Instrument In

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1982 Gibson Flying V Heritage Natural Solid Body Electric Guitar Used
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Kamaka HF-2 L Concert Long Neck Ukulele New
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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

  • Feb 27, 2023

Deering Goodtime Banjos

Deering Goodtime banjos started with a simple 5-string open-back model and over the years the line has grown into a series of over a dozen differen...

  • Nov 16, 2022

Northfield Mandolins

There’s been a mandolin renaissance in recent years, both in terms of the quality of the new instruments available and also the wider range of musi...

  • Oct 23, 2022

KR String Mandolindos and Octolindos in Stock!

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

  • Oct 04, 2022

We're Expanding Our Stompbox Department!

This is just a teaser, but we're in the process of expanding our selection of effects pedals.

  • 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...

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