(773) 252-5580
1823 W North Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9104
-87.6734
Neighborhoods: West Side, Wicker Park
What People Are Saying About Avenue N Guitars
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
With lessons and classes and a wide variety of guitars to choose from, this neighborhood store is Chicago's guitar one-stop.
Great local music resource
by jonlcollins
I'm a long time musician (semi-pro). I'm all ways on the lookout for good deals and also in need of advice; with the huge array of equipment thats out there. I've gone into Avenue N on several occasions for advice and never been steered wrong. Recently I was looking for a second electric Bass and stopped in. They had a G&L tribute series bass on the wall for what seemed like a reasonable price. after doing some research I returned, played the guitar and checked it out thoroughly, And after talking to the owner, who gave me more valuable info and cut me an even better price, I bought it.
Nice, knowledgeable staff and good quality merch at a reasonable price.
Great shop, great staff, and the best repair work in the city
by telebuckers
Ave N is a great little shop. They have a nice selection of vintage guitars and a very knowledgeable staff. They are also the only shop I know of in the city that carries Bare Knuckle pickups which is a boutique pickup maker from england that sound incredible. As for repairs- the repairman- Dave Johnson- does some of the highest quality work I've seen for the best prices around. I've also had a guitar built by him- and another one on the way because the first one just crushed my vintage f*nders. All in all, Avenue N is a great shop you should definitely check out.
Great Guitar Shop on North Ave.
by michaelcau
This is an excellent shop with a wonderful staff. Everyone is knowledgeable and courteous. I had my 1980 Guild D-50 repaired by Dave Johnson and he did a wonderful job. I have brought him several electric guitars and basses with electronic problems and he solved every one. The showroom is amazing! Some great vintage guitars and they just got in a new line of handmade acoustic guitars from Europe called Stonebridge. Check them out, I did and they are great.
- Pros: They are the best people
- Cons: parking can be difficult on the weekends







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