Gryphon Stringed Instruments News Today

With its extensively engraved gold-plated hardware, the Bella Voce (along with the equally fancy Florentine model) was the most expensive banjo in the Gibson catalog.

The legacy Frank leaves behind is much greater than just the story of his work—it is also a legacy of community, innovation, education, and friendship.

The Palo Alto area lost several notable members of the community this year. They were scientists, lawyers and musicians, but they were also parents, siblings and friends to many in the community.

Frank Ford, the co-founder of Gryphon Stringed Instruments and a beloved member of the Palo Alto musicians’ community, died after a brief illness on Sunday, Dec 17. He was 79.

Frank Ford, the co-founder of Gryphon Stringed Instruments and a beloved member of the Palo Alto musicians’ community, died after a brief illness on Sunday, Dec 17. He was 79.

Here are the letters to the editor sent recently to the Palo Alto Weekly about Palo Alto retail and a recent City Council decision not to hold a closed meeting on Cubberley Community Center land.

Grammy winner Molly Tuttle, who was born and raised in Palo Alto, performs two concerts at Guild Theatre in Menlo Park with Golden Highway.

Grammy winner Molly Tuttle, who was born and raised in Palo Alto, performs two concerts at Guild Theatre in Menlo Park with Golden Highway.

Grammy winner Molly Tuttle, who was born and raised in Palo Alto, performs two concerts at Guild Theatre in Menlo Park with Golden Highway.

The Palo Alto native returns to the Bay Area with her band Golden Highway for first shows after winning best bluegrass album Grammy Award and historic nomination as best new…