Five-string visionary, singer, composer, influenced by country, jazz, punk, metal. Barnes toured with Robert Earl Keen, Bill Frisell, Tim O'Brien and more.

"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."

Acclaimed Washington state Irish fiddler and guitarist, he has performed and recorded with numerous Irish traditional musicians.

"Musicians or listeners, we're all fortunate to 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."

Major ukulele advocate (books, recordings, instruments), performer, songwriter and teacher; operates Flea Market Music and helped establish Fluke and Flea ukes.

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!

Formerly with Jimmy Martin, Rhonda Vincent, and Michael Cleveland, he now performs with his own group - Audie Blaylock and Redline

Multi-instrumentalist, instrument inventor and the world's premier blues zither artis, Ken Bloom has always been a man before his time!

Beloved, prolific heartland singer and songwriter, described by Rolling Stone as "a wickedly sharp observer of the human condition."

Performer, scholar, producer, instrument geek, teacher and Renaissance man of old-time 5-string banjo.

Veteran folk performer and blues/ragtime guitar ace, Andy Cohen is “a walking, talking folk-blues-roots music encyclopedia.”

Florida's queen of clawhammer banjo, Mary has numerous popular recordings and has won championships in mountain dulcimer and 5-string banjo.

The late Jazz banjo luminary was best known as musical director for filmmaker Woody Allen’s dixieland band. He was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame in 2015.

A critically acclaimed composer of original banjo music, Tony has gone his own way since he joined Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys from '60-'62.

Grammy Award winner David Holt is a multi-instrumentalist, storyteller, historian, television host and entertainer, dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music and stories.

Named "The Titan of The Telecaster" by Guitar Player magazine , the legendary Commander Cody guitarist has performed and recorded with numerous other critically acclaimed musicians.

Accomplished novelist and psychologist Jonathan Kellerman partly worked his way through college teaching guitar. He published a book about this guitar collection in 2008.

"For three decades, the Elderly vintage list has been one of my educational - and recreational bibles. Elderly is a national treasure - great instruments, fair prices, ethical business practices. Let's hear it for the good guys. "

Switzerland's ambassadors of bluegrass, who now live in North Carolina, playing bluegrass, original songs, and classical compositions.

With one foot in the blues and one in classical Indian ragas, Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West.

Noted teacher, author, Clawhammer Banjo performer, and Banjo Newsletter columnist.

Veteran performer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Joel has 25 albums still in print, from original to traditional songs to all-instrumental. “The consummate musician…”

"The Delta Hurricane" - Arkansas-by-the-way-of- Michigan blues guitar killer

"As a busy musician, I am very happy to know that there is still a place you can go for immediate service and needed attention. . Not only do they have the best selection of cool guitars and amps, but they also have friendly service, such as Steve Olson, who are always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile. Thanks – I love you Elderly!"

The awe-inspiring multi-instrumentalist and educator (Berklee College of Music), John was best known for his prowess on mandolin and guitar. He passed away suddenly in 2012.

This blues/folk legend lent his vocal and instrumental skills to the original Jim Kweskin Jug Band, and currently has a successful career as a solo performer.

Legendary songwriter and folk singer has inspired so many that came after him with his smart lyrics and singable melodies.

Jazz/blues guitar hipster and founding member of Roomful of Blues, currently leading the Duke Robillard Band.

"I have been buying new and vintage instruments, accessories, and a whole lot of just plain cool and hard to find stuff for years from Elderly Instruments and I'm always a satisfied customer. [...] I look to Elderly Instruments for ALL my musical needs first because I'm sure I'll find it there and with intelligent, friendly service too! Whenever we're on tour and passing through Michigan we go WAY out of our way to spend a few hours in our favorite candy store! They're simply the best. "

Bluegrass sideman, longtime mandolinist and vocalist with Laurie Lewis, as a duo and with her band Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands.   He also leads his own band, the Rozumatics, mostly playing guitar and vocals.

World renowned harmonica virtuoso best known for his playing with New Heavenly Blue and later with Dave Brubeck, Madcat also plays solo shows with the addition of his guitar and/or ukulele.

Owners of Homespun Music Instruction. Happy is an accomplished folk musician who recorded with Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, and many others. Homespun has a deep catalog of instructional videos covering guitars. mandolins, and so much more!

"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."

This bluegrass banjo boundary-busting genius has been advancing the possibilities of the 5-string banjo since the 1970s.

"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. "

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and founding member (vocals, guitar, harmonica, autoharp) of The Lovin' Spoonful, John has had a busy and varied musical career since. He continued writing and performing folk, jug band, pop music and more to this day.

Session cat, guitarist with Bob Dylan, and longtime musical director on Saturday Night Live, he has also played with Hall & Oates, Tina Turner, David Bowie, and others.