Elderly Instruments

Family-owned and operated since 1972, Elderly Instruments is renowned as one of the world's premier sources for fretted instruments of all kinds. Recently honored as America's Top Small Business by th…
About Elderly Instruments

Family-owned and operated since 1972, Elderly Instruments is renowned as one of the world's premier sources for fretted instruments of all kinds. Recently honored as America's Top Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 2023, we take pride in our exceptional service and expertise.

Located in Lansing, Michigan's Old Town arts district, our large, renovated former lodge hall is home to a vast selection of new, used, and vintage acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, accessories, and more. Unless marked As-Is, every instrument we sell is fully inspected and set up by our team of highly skilled repair technicians, who also offer expert repairs and restorations.

Elderly Instruments is recognized as a leader in the fretted instrument business, known for our extensive knowledge of vintage instruments and longstanding partnerships with the world's premier instrument makers. Our love of music-making and commitment to excellent customer service make us a trusted source for collectors, professional musicians, and hobbyists alike.

Shop with us here on Reverb, visit our website, give us a call or email, or stop by our showroom. You'll quickly see why so many musicians rely on Elderly for friendly, knowledgeable service. We look forward to welcoming you to the Elderly Instruments family.

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Shipping Policy

I will ship with tracking to the 48 continental United States only.

Return Policy

New Items

Returnable within 14 days of delivery.
Restocking Fee: 5%

Used & Vintage Items

Returnable within 7 days of delivery.
Restocking Fee: 5%

General Terms

Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described.

Special Conditions


If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, it may be returned (in unused condition) for a refund. Please return new item(s) within 14 days. & vintage/used instruments within 7 days. Notify us as soon as possible that you will be returning merchandise, so that we may process your request efficiently & please let us know why you are returning it. -- Contact us by email -- [email protected] -- or by phone -- 517-372-7880 -- and then ship the item(s) to - ELDERLY INSTRUMENTS - ATTN REVERB RETURNS -- 1100 N. WASHINGTON AVE. -- LANSING, MI. 48906 --- Ship all products well-packed (use our original packing materials if possible) and insure the shipment. We cannot allow credit for items we receive back that have been damaged due to poor packaging by the customer. --- If you receive a damaged item, please notify us immediately, and do not return it until you have received authorization from us. --- Unless the product you ordered was defective or the incorrect product (oops!), our refund will not include any shipping/handling/insurance charges.
Your refund will include the original order cost, less the shipping charges and less a 5% restock fee.
PLEASE NOTE: Photos of used items are actual photos of the item you buy, whereas photos of new items are generic photos.

Make sure to check the return policy on each individual listing as some items may be sold "As-Described" and not eligible for a return.

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