Old Town School Music Store | Chicago's Acoustic Source | Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Ukes and more!

4544 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL. | Call us: (773) 751-3398 | Chicago's non-profit Music Store | Martin Month is here! Use MARTINMONTH10 for 10% off at checkout!

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Picked up an amazing Martin 000 17 - great customer service and a fantastic instrument... — Chris Pieta

I had excellent service at the Old Town School store. I bought my first guitar after... — Megan T. McMenamin

I visited to play around with ukuleles and see which size appeals to me. I just started... — Theresa Whittington

Purchased an acoustic through them and received in a timely manner, with no damage... — Corbin Schmitz

I called Old Town School Music Store to get info on one of their ODE Magician Fretless... — Jeffrey Cobb

This shop is excellent. I could (and have) spent hours here just browsing, trying out... — Tariq Shihadah

I was looking for a well-fitting guitar for my small frame and hands. I went to Old... — Rhonda Stein

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Since 1957, Chicago's non-profit music store.

The Old Town School of Folk Music's true non-profit music store houses a nationally acclaimed collection of instruments, accessories, and educational materials for musicians at any step of their journey. 100% of every sale supports the life-shaping classes, concerts, and community of the Old Town School of Folk Music. Thank you!

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