Octave Mandolins
We love this new Northfield octave mandolin! With its carved-top and flat back, it looks a lot like a small Martin archtop guitar from the 1930s.
Gryphon News
Taylor's New 200 Series 12-String Guitars
Taylor’s 200 series is a fine choice for beginning or intermediate players looking for a great sounding, easy playing guitar that will help take them to the next…
Taylor Academy Series: Great Tone, Great Price
Taylor Academy Series Guitars offer great tone and playability at a great price
Fender American Vintage II
When we signed on as Fender dealers, we were perhaps most excited to stock the American Vintage II series. While all the new Fenders we have been getting…
The Martin 15 Series
The Martin 15 Series of all-mahogany guitars are the plainest guitars Martin makes, but they pack a sonic wallop.
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 first introduced.…
Eastman Mandolins: An Affordable Alternative
Gryphon is proud to carry a wide selection of Eastman mandolins, the full-range of thin-line electric guitars, and some hollowbody models.
Taylor GS Mini
Taylor’s GS Mini has been Gryphon’s best-selling guitar for several years running and no other model even comes close. Why? Simply because this little powerhouse does so many…
The Future of Gryphon's Repair Department
I spent more than 20 years working with Frank Ford here in the Gryphon repair department and his passing has created a void that is both personal and…
Frank Ford 1944-2023
We are heartbroken to announce that Frank Ford, the co-founder of Gryphon Stringed Instruments, passed away Sunday, December 17th after a brief illness. Frank co-founded Gryphon in 1969…
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 basically perfect. More…
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 circuit designs, meticulous point-to-point…