What The Pros Say
(Performer Testimonials)
also see Customer Testimonials
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| DANNY BARNES |
| Five-string visionary, charter member of the Bad Livers, toured with Robert Earl Keen and Tim O'Brien |
| "Elderly Instruments is the number one obvious choice for buying new and used musical gear. I always enjoy perusing the catalog, and their website is informative and easy to use. They are very nice and helpful in person. As a person that doesn't live near a regular music store, they have saved my bacon more than once. Great selection, great prices. " |
| Danny Barnes at Elderly.com dannybarnes.com
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| RANDAL BAYS |
| Acclaimed Washington state Irish fiddler |
| "Musicians or listeners, we're all fortunateto have a resource like Elderly Instruments to bring us together. It takes integrity and real understanding of a wide array of musical styles to build the kind of excellent reputation they're made for themselves over the last 35 years." |
| Randal Bays at Elderly.com randalbays.com
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| JIM BELOFF (Liz Beloff, Dale and Phyllis Webb)
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| Major ukulele advocate (books, recordings, instruments), performer, songwriter; operates Flea Market Music & The Magic Fluke Co. |
| "We have worked with Stan and the folks from Elderly since the first Fluke and Flea Ukuleles hit the music store shelves in 1999 and have always treasured our relationship, the personal touch from all of the staff and Stan's fondness of the uke. Congrats on a fine 35 years!"
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Jim Beloff at Elderly.com fleamarketmusic.com
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| NORMAN BLAKE |
| Grammy-nominated instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter |
| "If you want old or new instruments, hard-to-get CDs and instru-ment stuff, Elderly is the place to go. I got my last old Herringbone D-28 from them. They have got the goods."
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Norman Blake at Elderly.com Norman Blake on the web
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| AUDIE BLAYLOCK |
| Formerly with Jimmy Martin, Rhonda Vincent, and Michael Cleveland, he now performs with his own group - Audie Blaylock and Redline |
| "They have grown much larger, but still provide small store service, they still call you by name and give you the same personal service as the old days!"
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Audie Blaylock at Elderly.com audieblaylock.com
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| KEN BLOOM |
| Multi-instrumentalist, instrument inventor and the world's premier blues zither artist |
| "Ive been dealing with Elderly almost since the beginning. All through that time you've maintained the same high quality of service. For a long while you were the only mail order outfit I recommended to anyone. Here's wishing you an equally productive next 35 years!"
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Ken Bloom at Elderly.com www.BowedDulcimer.com
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| BOB CARLIN |
| Performer, scholar, and Renaissance man of old-time five-string banjo |
| "When I was on tour with the Hartford String Band, Elderly Instruments was a guaranteed stop. If we were anywhere close, we'd detour the bus and spend the day wandering around the store. We'd always leave with a pile of CDs or some musical device. They even let us webcast a concert in-store."
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Bob Carlin at Elderly.com bobcarlinmusic.com
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| ANDY COHEN |
| Veteran folk performer and blues/ragtime guitar ace |
| "Elderly stands like a giant among music stores. They are complete to the point of being arcane, knowledgeable to a degree other stores can't touch, awfully supportive of me and my music (which they carry) and ridiculously fair about their pricing."
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Andy Cohen at Elderly.com andycohenmusic.net
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| MARY Z. COX |
| Tallahassee's queen of clawhammer banjo |
| "Elderly Instruments is so much more than a store - it is a global market of every-thing musical - with fast service, caring people, and great prices, too. It is my favorite one-stop music store."
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Mary Z. Cox at Elderly.com maryzcox.com
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| TONY ELLIS |
| Composer of original banjo music and former member of Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys |
| "An exceptional group of people who have been attentive as well as very knowledgeable, courteous and eager to help far beyond making a sale."
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Tony Ellis at Elderly.com tonyellisbanjo.com
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| BILL EVANS |
| Celebrated banjo player and teacher in bluegrass and other traditional styles; author of "Banjo For Dummies" |
| "Its the first place Ill turn to for just about all of my musical needs - whether it's strings, an instructional DVD or new instruments made by the best builders in the world. Elderly is a fantastic place because of the people who work there... everyone at Elderly loves music, plays music and wants to help you be the best musician you can be. How could you ask for more?"
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Bill Evans at Elderly.com nativeandfine.com
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| DAVID "DAWG" GRISMAN |
| Mandolinist extraordinaire and creator of "Dawg" music |
| "I've been a satisfied customer
of Elderly Instruments for well over 25 years now and wish to congratulate Stan and company on their 35th anniversary. Some of the best instruments in my collection came my way through Elderly (including the Martin OM-45 which 22 great guitarists played on the Tone Poets collection), and they continue to be a vital part of the Vintage Instruments trade. Best wishes and continued success as we all become a bit more Elderly! "
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David Grisman at Elderly.com www.dawgnet.com
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| GIL HEMBREE |
| Co-author of the OFFICIAL VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE PRICE GUIDE and author of GIBSON GUITARS, TED McCARTY'S GOLDEN ERA: 1948-1966 |
| "Living within an hours drive of Elderly Instruments for so many years provided me with many friends like Steve Olson who kept my vintage instruments in top condition, and S. J. 'Frog' Forgey who kept me supplied with cool and reasonably priced vintage gear. (It's) one of the busiest and most popular stores I've ever been in. "
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Gil Hembree at Elderly.com
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| LAURENCE JUBER |
| Groundbreaking fingerstylist and former guitarist with Paul McCartney and Wings |
| "Elderly is one of those rare breed of storesthat draw you into every facet of the guitar - the instruments, accessories, recordings, lessons etc. It's a comfortable place to hang, browse and run into other traveling artists. "
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Laurence Juber at Elderly.com laurencejuber.com
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| LAURIE LEWIS |
| Bluegrass singer, fiddler, bandleader & songwriter |
| "When were in Michigan, we've been known to drive hours out of our way to make a stop at Elderly Instruments. One never knows what one might find there, and the staff is so helpful and knowledgeable. Elderly has a great selection not only of instruments (I bought a nice fiddle there at a good price), but CDs, song books, and all manner of accessories, Happy 35th anniversary! "
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Laurie Lewis at Elderly.com laurielewis.com
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| JOEL MABUS |
| Veteran performer, songwriter and stringed-instrument wiz |
| "Unlike any other music store the vibe was friendly and totally honest. Over the years I've watched Elderly grow into one of the foremost music retailers in the world, but the vibe is still the same. I know the prices are fair, the advice stellar, and the quality top notch. "
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Joel Mabus at Elderly.com joelmabus.com
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| JOHN McGANN |
| Popular multi-instrumentalist, performer, recording artist, and educator; Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music |
| "I have had a wonderful working relationship with Elderly Instruments since the early 1980's when I was an upstart musician dealing my own recordings on cassette. Elderly was the only national retailer to distribute my early recordings Mandolin and Guitar, Off Center and Plays Bach, Debussy and Rodrigo. They were also the first to pick up on my instructional DVDs and they carry most of the recordings I have appeared on as a sideman. Talk about supportive to the artist! All the while, theyve also been my supplier for amazing obscure items like Brazilian playalong Tocando com Jacob book/CD set of Jacob do Bandolim. They are a fabulous resource for those of us interested in acoustic (and electric!) Music. VIVA ELDERLY!"
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John McGann at Elderly.com johnmcgann.com
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| GEOFF MULDAUR |
| Blues/folk legend |
| "When I'm on the road ... and someone asks me where they should buy the Geoff Muldaur Signature Martin, I always tell them to go to their local dealer first. Then I say, 'If they don't carry it, just get in touch with Elderly Instruments in Michigan. They're the best. "
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Geoff Muldaur at Elderly.com geoffmuldaur.com
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| TOM PAXTON |
| Legendary folk artist and songwriter |
| "The thing about Elderly Instruments that matters to me is that they know our music and they know us. "
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Tom Paxton at Elderly.com tompaxton.com
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| UTAH PHILLIPS |
| Well-known & very entertaining folk singer, songwriter, story teller, and labor organizer |
| "Elderly Instruments is a perfect fit for elderly folk-singers. In any case, young or old, Elderly has it all. If it doesnt, you had better reconsider your options."
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Utah Phillips at Elderly.com utahphillips.org
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| TOM ROZUM |
| Bluegrass sideman, longtime mandolinist and vocalist with Laurie Lewis |
| "...I love doing business with Elderly.Besides being a wonderful resource in finding great old instruments and accessories to keep us going, it's also heartwarming to know they provide a home for our music! "
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Tom Rozum at Elderly.com tomrozum.com
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| PETER "MADCAT" RUTH |
| World renowned harmonica virtuoso |
| "Ive been an Elderly customer for about 33 of their 35 years in business. Elderly Instruments is my number one favorite music store in the world! "
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Peter "Madcat" Ruth at Elderly.com madcatmusic.net
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| TIM SCHEERHORN |
| Renowned luthier, and owner of Scheerhorn Guitars |
| "My relationship with
Elderly Instruments been fantastic. As a custom instrument builder, I have been very fortunate in my career and Elderly has played a pivotal role in this success. Their integrity is of the highest and the business has grown because of this, both yours and mine. Trust is the key word here and to be associated with your fine company can only be positive. "
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Tim Scheerhorn at Elderly.com
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| JOHN SEBASTIAN |
| Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and founding member of "The Lovin' Spoonful" |
| "I've detoured 80 miles to stop by Elderly Instruments. I didn't even buy anything. Remember when music stores were a good hang? Elderly still is."
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John Sebastian at Elderly.com johnbsebastian.com
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| MIKE SEEGER |
| Appalachian "old-time" music icon and founding member of the New Lost City Ramblers |
| "I have a rule about endorsing commerce, but heck, Elderly Instruments is an institution. I've been getting most of my music supplies from them for just about as long as they've been in business. It's large enough to have good stock and small enough to care. Feels like home. "
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Mike Seeger at Elderly.com mikeseeger.info
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| RALPH SHAW |
| Musical Performer and Creator of the Complete Ukulele Course DVD Series |
| "I would like to thank Elderly Instruments Instrumentsfor their unwavering support of the Ukulele over the years, an instrument whose time has come again! "
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| Ralph Shaw at Elderly.com ralphshaw.ca
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| HAPPY AND JANE TRAUM |
| Owners of Homespun Music Instruction, formerly Homespun Tapes; Happy Traum is an accomplished folk musician who recorded with Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, and others |
| "Elderly Instruments has been a wonderful supporter of Homespun Music Instruction and our efforts to spread traditional and roots music by helping learning players to improve their skills. We are very excited about the Homespun Pickin' Nights that have so successfully taken place at the Elderly Instruments store. Thank you, and congratulations on your anniversary. "
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Happy Traum at Elderly.com Happy Traum myspace
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| TONY TRISCHKA |
| Bluegrass banjo's boundary-busting genius |
| "Many thanks
to Elderly . . . for carrying the wide world of acoustic and roots oriented music, instru-ments, instructional material, et al. It's hard finding this niche-oriented material in the so-called 'real world'... Best of luck on the next 35 years. "
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Tony Trischka at Elderly.com tonytrischka.com
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