Old musical instruments hold the songs of many years on the inside while simply looking beautiful on the outside. This combination makes them a favorite among collectors. At every Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, you'll find some type of musical instrument. Guitars, violins, trombones, autoharps and accordions- all are valuable as keepsakes or collectibles. Many people who collect instruments often specialize in one make, such as Gibson guitars. Others actually seek out old instruments to play, because they feel the tone is better. You can still find old musical instruments, which might date from the mid-1800s through the 1950s, at flea markets and shops.