4544 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL. | Call us: (773) 751-3398 | Mystery Sale is May 17th & 18th! | Instrument rentals are easy at Old Town:

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Old Town School's legendary Mystery Sale is back, with doorbuster deals on new, used, vintage, and fixer-upper gear.

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Picked up an amazing Martin 000 17 - great customer service and a fantastic instrument... — Chris Pieta
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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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ODE Banjos Magician 11" Open Back Banjo w/Wood Armrest, Padded Gig Bag
ODE Banjos Magician 11" Open Back Banjo w/Wood Armrest, Padded Gig Bag
$1,895.00
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Larrivee J-03 12-String Special Alpine Moon Spruce/Mahogany Jumbo Acoustic Guitar w/Hard Case
Larrivee J-03 12-String Special Alpine Moon Spruce/Mahogany Jumbo Acoustic Guitar w/Hard Case
$2,832.00
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Pisgah Laydie 12" Open Back Banjo Short Scale w/Padded Gig Bag
Pisgah Laydie 12" Open Back Banjo Short Scale w/Padded Gig Bag
$2,495.00
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Strack Woodworking (Chicago) T-Style Old Growth Reclaimed Pine Solid Body Electric Guitar w/Fralin Pickups, Padded Gig Bag
Strack Woodworking (Chicago) T-Style Old Growth Reclaimed Pine Solid Body Electric Guitar w/Fralin Pickups, Padded Gig Bag
$2,100.00
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Fender Standard Telecaster Olympic White
Fender Standard Telecaster Olympic White
$599.99
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Iris Guitars RCM-000 Sitka Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Sunburst w/Hard Case
Iris Guitars RCM-000 Sitka Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Sunburst w/Hard Case
$3,150.00
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Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Candy Cola
Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Candy Cola
$599.99
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Fender Vintera II '70s Competition Mustang 2024 Competition Orange w/Rosewood Fingerboard, Padded Gig Bag
Fender Vintera II '70s Competition Mustang 2024 Competition Orange w/Rosewood Fingerboard, Padded Gig Bag
$1,034.99
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Martin Custom D-28 Style Sitka Spruce/Flamed Koa Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar 2022 w/East Indian Rosewood Binding, Hard Case
Martin Custom D-28 Style Sitka Spruce/Flamed Koa Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar 2022 w/East Indian Rosewood Binding, Hard Case
$5,235.00
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R. Robinson (Evanston, IL) Model 10-C Sitka Spruce/Claro Walnut Cutaway Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar 2024 w/Hoffee Hard Case
R. Robinson (Evanston, IL) Model 10-C Sitka Spruce/Claro Walnut Cutaway Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar 2024 w/Hoffee Hard Case
$6,840.00
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Cirrus C-0014 Adirondack Spruce/Old Growth East Indian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar w/Hard Case
Cirrus C-0014 Adirondack Spruce/Old Growth East Indian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar w/Hard Case
$2,505.00
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Martin Custom 00-Style Premium Sitka Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Satin Blue w/Fitted Hard Case
Martin Custom 00-Style Premium Sitka Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Satin Blue w/Fitted Hard Case
$6,100.00
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$20.00 or more
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Cirrus CD18 Adirondack Spruce/Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Full-Body Tobacco Sunburst w/Hard Case
Cirrus CD18 Adirondack Spruce/Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Full-Body Tobacco Sunburst w/Hard Case
$2,550.00
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Old Town School T-shirt Dark Gray Tee Old Town School Logo
Old Town School T-shirt Dark Gray Tee Old Town School Logo
$22.00
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Gibson ES-175 D Hollow Body Electric Guitar 1961 Sunburst w/Gibson Reissue PAF Pickups, Hard Case
Gibson ES-175 D Hollow Body Electric Guitar 1961 Sunburst w/Gibson Reissue PAF Pickups, Hard Case
$8,100.00
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Old Town School Music Store 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL. 60625
Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM — 8:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM — 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM — 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM — 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM — 4:00 PM
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