Gryphon

product types: 

  • banjos
  • mandolins
  • acoustic guitars

Information: 

Gryphon stringed instruments was founded in 1969 by Richard Johnston and Frank Ford in a garage in Palo Alto. Initially they repaired and made instruments. From 1969 to 1973 Gryphon built about 40 steel-string guitars, and some F-style mandolins, and banjo necks. After opening a retail store in 1973, the combination of retail and repair work brought and end to the guitar making. Gryphon went on to become the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading supplier of mandolins, banjos, and acoustic guitars.

Source: Gryphon stringed instruments website

Location

Gryphon Stringed Instruments
211 Lambert Avenue
94306 Palo Alto , CA
United States
California US