The Music Gallery is a well-known music store located on the North Shore of Chicago, specializing in guitars and bass. Since 1974, it has been serving musicians with a wide selection of high-end, professional-grade, intermediate, and beginner guitars. The store's repair team has over 150 years of combined experience and uses a Plek Machine on site for complex repairs. The staff is highly skilled in teaching and offers lessons in various instruments. Reviewers praise the store's excellent repair services, friendly and helpful staff, and vast selection of instruments, including Custom Shop Fenders, Gibson, and PRS guitars. Customers mention the shop's expertise in re-fretting, set-ups, and repairs, with some considering it the best in the Chicago-land area. The staff’s care and attention to detail stand out, and the store's long history of satisfied customers makes it a trusted destination for musicians. Visitors also note that the shop can seem intimidating at first, but staff are friendly and accommodating, allowing customers and their children to demo instruments like the ES-330. Overall, The Music Gallery continues to be a place where musicians find quality instruments and top-notch service.
Fantastic selection and great shopping experience! Frank was nice enough to show me around the shop including their plek machine. Everyone was nice, respectful, and I felt no pressure to buy anything. I’ve never been around that many Custom Shop guitars. I’ll be back for sure.
May 2026
A hidden gem in Highland Park. Honest, top-of-the-line service. Frank and George are the best! It's more than an hour each way to get my guitars worked over. Yes, it's worth it.
February 2026
Great staff and trust them with all my guitar needs. Highly recommended
