Elderly Instruments
Family-owned since '72, we're a music store w/ a global reputation for quality instruments & service.
Elderly Instruments is a musical instrument retailer in Lansing, Michigan that specializes in new and vintage fretted instruments, including acoustic and electric guitars, ukuleles, banjos, basses and mandolins. We maintains a selection of odd and rare instruments and we are known as a premier repair shop for fretted instruments, as one of the larger vintage instrument dealers in the United States. Industry publications, music retail trade, and bluegrass music journals have featured articles about the Elderly shop and the repair staff. We also provides consignment services for rare and vintage instruments. Since its founding in 1972, Elderly has undergone two major expansions: into mail order in 1975 and then into Internet sales in the 1990s. Today it is recognized internationally for its services and products.
09/25/2026
Taking the camper out for the weekend? Don't forget the 2004 Epiphone Trailer Park Troubadours Airscreamer!
https://www.elderly.com/products/epiphone-trailer-park-troubadours-airscreamer-2004-30u-223528?variant=45314832040127
This very cool Limited Edition model features a gray sparkle finish on a mahogany body shaped and painted to resemble a camper trailer, a rosewood fretboard, 2 EMG-HZ humbucking pickups, and a wraparound bridge/tailpiece.
09/25/2026
Indie songwriters, this one is perfect for you!
https://www.elderly.com/products/recording-king-dirty-30s-acoustic-electric-parlor-guitar-mahogany-rps7e-m?variant=45798991200447
Experience the warm, vintage character that defined an era. This Dirty 30's parlor guitar delivers authentic lo-fi tones through its gold foil pickup, crisp highs and woody mids that capture that timeless, intimate sound. The compact parlor body sits comfortably for extended playing sessions, while laminate mahogany construction provides durability and resonance. Ideal for fingerstyle, folk, or anyone drawn to classic acoustic character.
09/25/2026
Erik's showing off the new Martin GPC-16E!
https://www.elderly.com/products/martin-gpc-16e-acoustic-guitar-gigbag-gpc16e?variant=45747369312447
The refreshed GPC-16E builds on its balanced Grand Performance platform. Its gloss spruce top with vintage tint is matched with satin solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for deep bass, rich overtones, and articulate highs that project clearly in any setting. The Grand Performance body with 000 depth offers a balanced feel that’s comfortable without sacrificing power. A long 25.4" scale length adds clarity and punch for dynamic response across styles. Scalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and resonance, while L.R. Baggs Element electronics make it ready for the stage.
09/24/2026
Get your warm vintage acoustic tone with this 1964 Martin 000-18!
https://www.elderly.com/products/martin-000-18-10u-224145?variant=45853054435519
This Vintage Martin from '64 is made from a spruce top, with a mahogany body and neck, and features pearl and Brazilian rosewood appointments. Fitted with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and peghead overlay. Equipped with Grover tuning machines and a period-correct hardshell case included.
09/24/2026
This Goodall is All Good!
https://www.elderly.com/products/goodall-ccjc-master-sitka-cocobolo-jumbo-guitar-2007-20u-223807?variant=45617774362815
This 2007 Goodall CCJC Master Sitka / Cocobolo Jumbo Guitar is made from a Master Grade Sitka spruce top and Cocobolo sides and back. Fitted with a mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, and bound in curly maple, and equipped with a K&K pure mini pickup and Gotoh 510 tuners. Appointments include an abalone rosette and fingerboard inlay, maple binding and purfling, and a pearl Goodall peghead logo. Includes recent Goodall "Ameritage" hardshell case.
09/24/2026
Check out the grain on this 1979 Washburn B-16 Resonator Banjo!
https://www.elderly.com/products/washburn-b-16-resonator-banjo-1979-70u-223482?variant=45267451543743
Washburn's B-16 is a well-appointed resonator banjo with a flathead tone ring, dual coordinator rods, 2-piece tube & plate fl**ge, and a flamed maple resonator. The maple neck has a bound rosewood fingerboard and Flying Eagle-style mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays. It is equipped with chrome planetary tuners and an armrest.
09/23/2026
We've got a vintage Martin Custom Shop guitar: the 1989 Martin Custom Brazilian Jumbo!
https://www.elderly.com/products/martin-custom-brazilian-jumbo-acoustic-guitar-1989-10u-224124?variant=45825741947071
Built during the Martin Custom Shop's 10th Anniversary year, this custom jumbo dazzles in Brazilian rosewood. Feature dimensions include a big 16" wide body, 4-7/8" deep sound chamber, and a roomy 1-7/8" nut. Premium materials include the AAA Sitka spruce top, scalloped braces, and the mahogany neck with diamond volute, continued with the binding and other appointments of Brazilian rosewood. Also features gold plated Martin / Schaller tuners and an ebony nut.
09/23/2026
Benji is loving this 1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom!
https://www.elderly.com/products/gibson-les-paul-custom-30u-223993?variant=45719131947199
Classic rock looks and sound, this Les Paul is sporting a to***co sunburst, bound maple top, bound mahogany body, 3-piece mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, 2 humbucking pickups (stamped pat #), the stop tailpiece, Nashville T-O-M bridge, and original Gibson/Schaller tuners.
What's in the Case? A Limited Edition Martin Size 5!
https://www.elderly.com/products/martin-5-28-le-size-5-mini-parlor-acoustic-guitar-2001-10u-224406?variant=46103084007615
09/23/2026
Looking for a custom shop small-body Martin? We've got you covered!
https://www.elderly.com/products/martin-custom-shop-0-28-acoustic-guitar-case-028cust?variant=45747349782719
The Custom Shop 0-28 answers player demand for the 0 body size with a high-end Custom Shop offering built from in-demand premium materials. A solid Adirondack spruce top with an aging toner pairs with a solid East Indian rosewood back and sides to produce a warm, resonant tone with deep bass and rich overtones. A vintage gloss finish on the body and neck complements its classic look and feel, while hand- shaped Adirondack Golden Era scalloped X-bracing enhances vintage-inspired resonance, sustain, and dynamic response. Style 28 appointments, including grained ivoroid binding, bold herringbone top inlay, and diamond and square fingerboard inlays, add timeless visual character.
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1100 N Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI
48906
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 7pm |
| Friday | 11am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |