All Strings Considered

Lillian and Stan Werbin in the Elderly Showroom

A special anniversary message from Stan & Lily ...

Happy birthday to us! Elderly Instruments opened its doors for the first time on July 5th, 1972. Here's a special anniversary message for all of our loyal customers.

A special anniversary message from Stan & Lily ...

Happy birthday to us! Elderly Instruments opened its doors for the first time on July 5th, 1972. Here's a special anniversary message for all of our loyal customers.

Historical photo of singer and guitarist “Lefty” Buchar

The Only Known Pre-War Left-Handed Martin D-28

A unique Martin guitar, this 1941 D-28SL is the only pre-war left-handed Martin D-28 known to exist. It was special ordered by singer and guitarist “Lefty” Buchar, who played with...

The Only Known Pre-War Left-Handed Martin D-28

A unique Martin guitar, this 1941 D-28SL is the only pre-war left-handed Martin D-28 known to exist. It was special ordered by singer and guitarist “Lefty” Buchar, who played with...

James DePrato from Acoustic Guitar Magazine playing a Farida Old Town Series

Farida OT-65 X Wide and OT-25 NA Demonstration

James DePrato from Acoustic Guitar Magazine test drives two new offerings from Farida’s Old Town Series, which marries classic American designs with modern building techniques and playability. Read the review...

Farida OT-65 X Wide and OT-25 NA Demonstration

James DePrato from Acoustic Guitar Magazine test drives two new offerings from Farida’s Old Town Series, which marries classic American designs with modern building techniques and playability. Read the review...

Brian Bishop playing a Pono Flat-Top Octave Mandolins

Side by Side Comparison: Pono Flat-Top Octave M...

A great option for guitarists or mandolinists who are looking for some new sounds, these Pono Flat-Top Octave Mandolins are finely crafted instruments with a terrific sound. Brian Bishop gives...

Side by Side Comparison: Pono Flat-Top Octave M...

A great option for guitarists or mandolinists who are looking for some new sounds, these Pono Flat-Top Octave Mandolins are finely crafted instruments with a terrific sound. Brian Bishop gives...

Blueprints of a Resonator Guitar / Dobro

What do Dobro and Kleenex have in common?

When most people hear the word “dobro,” they likely think of a resonator acoustic guitar, probably situated horizontally and played with a slide. But the name actually traces back to...

What do Dobro and Kleenex have in common?

When most people hear the word “dobro,” they likely think of a resonator acoustic guitar, probably situated horizontally and played with a slide. But the name actually traces back to...

The Mandolin Room at Elderly Instruments

6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Mandolin

So you’re thinking about buying your first mandolin. Maybe you’re a guitarist looking to add some new sounds to your repertoire. Or maybe you went to a bluegrass show and...

6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Mandolin

So you’re thinking about buying your first mandolin. Maybe you’re a guitarist looking to add some new sounds to your repertoire. Or maybe you went to a bluegrass show and...