Gryphon Stringed Instruments ✓ Verified
Guitar repair · Luthier
211 Lambert Ave · Palo Alto, CA
Serving customers since 1969
Gryphon Stringed Instruments is a Palo Alto, CA shop founded in 1969 by Frank Ford and Richard Johnston. The repair department handles setups, neck resets, refrets, crack repairs, finish work and vintage restoration, specializing in vintage Martin guitars. Gryphon is the local authorized service center for Martin and Taylor, and repairs are by appointment only.
Services offered
Instrument setupNeck resetsRefretsSaddles and adjustmentsCrack repairs and finish workAdding pickups and electronics to acoustic instrumentsElectric guitar repairs, modifications and upgradesVintage restorationVintage Fender and Gibson solid body restoration and repairHollowbody and archtop restoration and repairMartin and Taylor warranty repair
Specialties
Vintage Martin guitar restorationAcoustic guitar repairElectric guitar repairs and modificationsHollowbody and archtop restorationAcoustic pickup installationMartin and Taylor warranty service
Certifications
- Authorized service center for Martin
- Authorized service center for Taylor