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The Music Store with a Mission: We are the Old Town School of Folk Music's friendly neighborhood full-service music store. We specialize in instruments and educational materials from all over the world, for students of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, or a regularly performing professional, we are committed to helping you find the tools you need to progress.; Our knowledgeable staff can help you search our incredible selection of guitars, banjos, mandolins, violins, ukuleles and other traditional stringed instruments. Additionally, we can help you navigate the world of unique instruments like ouds, charangos, djembes and darbukas, sitars, vihuelas and other unusual items. We strive to stock the hard to find cds, and a wide range of instructional books and dvds that can help you understand and learn to play. We also offer many services like instrument rental and repair to help you get up and running or back in the swing of things. Stop by the store any time to talk to us in person about what you do and what you want to do musically. But be sure to set aside enough time to sit and play some great instruments and chat about the newest gear. We always look forward to helping you find the perfect instrument for you.; As always, 100% of the proceeds from the store help support the mission and programs of the Old Town School of Folk Music. See you soon, and thank you for your continued support.

Locations & Hours: LINCOLN SQUARE
4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
773.751.3398; LINCOLN PARK
909 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago
773.751.3410; Mon - Thu, 10:30am - 8:30pm
Fri - Sun, 10:30am - 5:00pm; DIRECTIONS

Fender Bench Check Clinic: Saturday, May 2nd at 11am-5pm; Jack Schwarz, Fender's Vice President of Global Customer Service will be performing electric guitar bench checks at the Old Town School Music Store. Bring in $5- $10 worth of canned food to help support the Greater Chicago Food Depository and get a basic setup on your electric.The Bench Check includes a new set of Fender guitar strings, action, neck, bridge and pickup adjustment and an intonation check. All brands of six-string electric guitar are welcome, but please remember one guitar per customer.No Drop-offs customer must be present during bench check. No rainchecks will be accepted, and guitars will be handled on a first come - first served basis. Food Donations should be nutritious, nonperishable canned and packaged foods that have yet to expire (no glass, please). Plus get a 10% instant cash rebate direct from Fender for any Squier or Fender purchase over $100.