One of the reasons people shop at Elderly Instruments – in addition to our world-class selection of stringed instruments and top-notch customer service – is the chance to check out unique items you won’t find anywhere else.

See more great guitars, mandolins, banjos, fiddle, dobros, and ukuleles at Elderly.com.

In the Shop | Elderly Instruments Joe Konkoly discusses the steps he took to optimize a 1926 Martin 000-28. Read More

Three Pre-War Martins | Elderly Instruments Elderly's Joe Konkoly discusses a great trio of vintage Martins. Read More

Martin D-28 Restoration | Elderly Instruments Joe Konkoly shows a completed restoration of a 1948 Martin D-28. Read More

Flattop Octave Mandolin | Northfield Mandolins Elderly Instruments demonstrates a great option for a low-tuned eight-string. Read More

In The Shop | Elderly Instruments Joe Konkoly gives a video tour of the repair workshop. Read More

Stringing up a 1937 Martin D-18 | Elderly Instruments Elderly Instruments' repair shop manager Joe Konkoly puts the final touches on a recent vintage guitar restoration. Read More

Quarantine Update from Stan Werbin | Elderly Instruments Elderly Instruments is open for business online, and founder Stan Werbin gives you the lowdown on how you can get your instruments, accessories, and more. Read More

What is a Cittern? | Elderly Instruments Elderly’s Chris Rietz demonstrates a Nyberg Short Scale Cittern, and discusses the instrument’s history and playability, and how to best use it in folk music. Read More

Martin D-28CWB Clarence White Commemorative Edition (2002) | Elderly Instruments A special edition copy of White's modified 1935 D-28, with an Adirondack spruce top, Brazilian rosewood back and sides, large soundhole, and more. Read More

Weber Bitterroot F20-O Octave Mandolin | Elderly Instruments A beautiful octave mandolin with a traditional F-style body, and a big, sweet sound. Read More