Gryphon Stringed Instruments, Palo Alto, CA submitted 4/13/2008 Submitter maxairborne Overall Comments Giving my money to Gryphon makes me feel like I'm doing something good in this life. In the age of internet everything, Gryphon is thriving. It is well worth the drive from Oakland to Palo Alto to spend time in this gorgeous store and purchase a high-quality instrument I have played, rather than ordering one online, sight unseen. And I'd much rather give my money to Gryphon than the similar store in Berkeley. I''ve purchased a Flatiron mandolin and a Bart Reiter banjo from Gryphon, with almost ten years in between. I've never been happier with instrument purchases in my life. Makes me want to take back the Martin guitar I got at Guitar Center and buy one from Gryphon, instead. Forgive me Gryphon, for I have sinned. I couldn't afford the guitar from you, but the stain my cheating has left on my heart is only slightly lessened knowing that you are thriving. If you weren't, I don't think I could forgive myself. Overall Rating 10