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Fender Stratocasters

The Fender Stratocaster is so ubiquitous these days it’s difficult to imagine how modern it must have looked to players back in 1954 when it was fi...

Eastman Mandolins: An Affordable Alternative

We are very excited to announce the arrival of a new batch of Eastman mandolin family instruments. Eastmans all have carved spruce tops and carved ...

Taylor GS Mini

Taylor’s GS Mini has been Gryphon’s best-selling guitar for several years running

The Future of Gryphon's Repair Department

An update from Brian Michael on Gryphon's Repair Department. (Spoiler Alert: Frank Ford's legacy will continue.)

Taylor's Grand Theater Models

We long hoped Taylor would make a small all-solid wood guitar. The Grand Theater is even better than expected.

The Frank Ford Scholarship Fund

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

Frank Ford 1944-2023

We are heartbroken to announce that Frank Ford, Gryphon's co-founder, has passed away.

Carr Amplifiers

We are proud to carry Carr amps, which are crafted in Pittsboro, North Carolina by Steve Carr and his crew. 

Fender Telecasters

The Fender Telecaster is a paradoxical guitar. On the one hand, when it was introduced by Fender in 1950 under the Broadcaster name, it was basical...

Kentucky Mandolins

We've proudly stocked Kentucky mandolins since the early 1970s, not long after we opened the retail store.

Frank Ford's Bass Banjo Project

Looks like we’ve gotten ourselves into another crazy project! Our long term friend and staff member, Michael Simmons, plays with the BANJO RACKETEE...

ODE Banjos Are Back!

We’re very excited about the new ODE banjos, the latest banjo venture from a member of the Ogsbury family.