Gallier Competitors

Dusty Strings is a manufacturer of high-quality musical instruments (harps and hammered dulcimers) and a mostly acoustic musical instrument retail store.

Elderly Instruments (Est 1972), headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, specializing in selling, consigning, and repairing, new, used and vintage fretted instruments and accessories.

We are a boutique & vintage instrument retailer comprised of a diverse team of lifelong musicians. We are also collectors, self-ascribed music nerds, educators, photographers, videographers, designers, artists, repair experts, and learners of all stylistic backgrounds—men and women with open minds, if not strong opinions, and varied musical tastes. Since 1968, we have been here to help you find your next musical inspiration. In what can sometimes feel like an overwhelming process, our aim is to curate a rewarding, enjoyable, and unique experience of musical discovery. This is music—it should be fun! The Music Emporium is a haven for music enthusiasts who love exceptional craftsmanship and crave personalized service. You can browse, discover, and play the finest boutique & vintage acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos available today. Our staff know this inventory well, because it is a collection that we, ourselves, have curated. We carry what we love, pure and simple. Whether you are a seasoned musician, vintage collector, or a beginner just starting down this path, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way.