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Gryphon In Print

Why Do Guitars Sound Better as They Age?

posted: Jun 17, 2010

Our own Richard Johnston wrote the article for this month's Acoutstic Guitar Magazine.

You can read about How a guitar ages Here.

GG

Richard does time on Antiques Roadshow!

posted: May 11, 2010


Richard's appraisals of a rare circa 1900 Augusto Dias ukulele and a 1934 Martin guitar were recently aired on the Antiques Roadshow segments filmed last summer in San Jose.
See it here:
11:30 into Hour 1.
For the 1934 Martin appraisal in Hour 3, go here.

GG

Richard Writes in Acoustic Guitar Magazine

posted: Jan 08, 2010

Make sure you pick up a copy of Acoustic Guitars 20th Anniversary Issue. Our own Richard Johnston Has written an article that begins on page 82 titled: "Independent Luthiers Go Mainstream - Custom guitar makers have refined their craft, guitarists have more options than ever, and an entire supporting industry has emerged."

GG

Richard & Derek in latest Acoustic Guitar magazine

posted: May 21, 2009

In the July 2009 Acoustic Guitar magazine you will find the cover article written by Richard Johnston and the back page insight written by Derek Cullimore (aka Derek See.) Make sure to check out a copy!

GG

Derek in two Magazines

posted: Jan 15, 2009

Derek presently has articles in two magazines on the stands. There is an article in the Winter 2008 issue of The Fretboard Journal titled "Coffins in the Corner - The guitars of punk pioneer James Williamson spring back to life". The other article is in the February issue of Acoustic Guitar and is an overview of the 1986 Dobro Zephyr Deluxe.
Pick up some copies and see what Derek has to say!

GG

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