Dr. Woods Guitar Emporium has been a trusted full-service music store in Fox River Grove for over 20 years. Located between Barrington and Cary, Illinois, the store offers a wide range of services including music lessons, instrument sales, rentals, and repairs. It is not just about guitars; the store provides lessons and sells, rents, and repairs instruments such as piano, drums, violin, viola, cello, mandolin, dulcimer, ukulele, banjo, woodwind, voice, and brass instruments. The staff is known for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, making every customer feel welcomed and well taken care of. Customers appreciate the quality of work, especially the guitar setups and repairs, which are performed with great attention to detail. The store has a good selection of guitars from brands like G&L, Fender, Squier, and Tagima, with prices that are considered fair. Many reviews mention the staff's love for music and guitars, which is reflected in the personalized service and the willingness to share advice and suggestions. Whether a beginner or an experienced player, customers find Dr. Woods to be a place where they can get expert help, find quality instruments, and enjoy meaningful conversations about music. The shop’s dedication to quality work and customer satisfaction makes it a favorite in the community and a lifelong choice for guitar and instrument needs.
There are always interesting instruments and gear to try out at Dr Woods. The sales staff are never pushy....It's a cool vibe independent guitar store.
May 2026
I am way outta state at this point but I remember going there anytime I needed my guitar or bass restringed and man they put on such great strings and did such an amazing job for a good price. Great place
April 2026
Have been taking lessons from the owner for 8 years and I have seen total improvements in my playing. They have a good selection of guitars and basses as well.
