Lansing, Michigan’s Elderly Instruments is one of the country’s most renowned shops for purchasing stringed instruments, either in person, or online. Besides specializing in retail, Elderly also has a first-rate repair facility, and in this video, repair shop manager Joe Konkoly gives walk-through tour and shows a few instruments in process.
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In the Shop | Elderly InstrumentsJoe Konkoly discusses the steps he took to optimize a 1926 Martin 000-28. Read More |
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Three Pre-War Martins | Elderly InstrumentsElderly's Joe Konkoly discusses a great trio of vintage Martins. Read More |
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Martin D-28 Restoration | Elderly InstrumentsJoe Konkoly shows a completed restoration of a 1948 Martin D-28. Read More |
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Flattop Octave Mandolin | Northfield MandolinsElderly Instruments demonstrates a great option for a low-tuned eight-string. Read More |
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Stringing up a 1937 Martin D-18 | Elderly InstrumentsElderly Instruments' repair shop manager Joe Konkoly puts the final touches on a recent vintage guitar restoration. Read More |
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Quarantine Update from Stan Werbin | Elderly InstrumentsElderly 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 |
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What is a Cittern? | Elderly InstrumentsElderly’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 |
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Martin D-28CWB Clarence White Commemorative Edition (2002) | Elderly InstrumentsA 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 |
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Weber Bitterroot F20-O Octave Mandolin | Elderly InstrumentsA beautiful octave mandolin with a traditional F-style body, and a big, sweet sound. Read More |
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S.S. Stewart Champion Presentation Banjo (1890s) | Elderly InstrumentsElderly Instruments owner Stan Werbin demonstrates a beautifully designed open-back banjo built in the 1890s. Read More |
