An incredible pre-war acoustic guitar made in Chicago by the legendary Larson Brothers. Elderly’s Chris Rietz demonstrates the Wm. C. Stahl Special Solo Style 7/8 (c.1930).

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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

S.S. Stewart Champion Presentation Banjo (1890s) | Elderly Instruments Elderly Instruments owner Stan Werbin demonstrates a beautifully designed open-back banjo built in the 1890s. Read More

5-String Banjo Round Robin | Elderly Instruments Ken Perlman, Alan Munde, Greg Cahill and Michael J. Miles play tunes and talk about the history of the banjo, different styles, and more, live at Elderly Instruments. Read More

Oddities and Rarities from the Elderly Collection A look at some of the unique instruments in Elderly’s extensive collection including a Gibson harp guitar, a fretless upright bass made from a bass drum, and more. Read More

Elderly | Martin 0, 00, 000 Comparison Elderly’s Chris Rietz explores three common sizes of Martin guitars, playing mahogany and rosewood versions of each size. Read More