Midlothian Music

Nice local music shop– bought a ukulele! Affordable with a lifetime guarantee. Matt working there was very helpful, polite, and knowledgeable. Customers were friendly. Pleasant and encouraging atmosphere. Even wished me good luck with my upcoming gig on the way out. Highly recommend this place!

Third time in the store and I think I will never go back. I asked about Nickel Thunderbird pickups and was told I was wrong because he knew what he was talking about (no metal pups ever). Then proceeded to sell a single string to another customer followed by a conversation while I waited. Then he goes to the other end of the counter and starts dialing the phone.
So I left, while i walked passed him I showed him my phone which had a picture of exact same nickel pups from Seymore Duncan. His «explanation»? «It’s Christmas, I’m not paying attention». See ya!
The last time I was there that same person was rather short with me too.

I bought my G&L from John at the Texas Blues Guitar show in St Charles almost 2yrs. ago. I brought it to a local shop last November to get it set up. It was close by. I get a phone call from that store stating they couldn’t do anything with the guitar. The neck was warped. I was freaking out !!! I call Midlothian music to inform them of my situation. I believe i spoke to Johns father when i called. He said… Bring it in, no problem, we will take care of it. Not a big deal ! That’s exactly what they did ! John took the neck off, shipped it to the factory and they even gave me an upgrade on the neck ! They dialed it in, new strings and paid for shipping Only ! I got to know John as i stopped by to check on my arrival of my guitar. Which was several times. John is a down to earth. Stands behind his product. I believe he is more than fair. Why would anyone want to buy an instrument from another shop ??? Midlothian Music store is a long way from Elk Grove Village. Well worth the drive and then some. Bob B

This is a wonderful local business that my family and I have been frequenting for the better part of 15 years. The owner, Leo, is very knowledgeable in pretty much any instrument you can bring in, and has been assisting us with instrument repairs of all kinds– violin, oboe, trumpet, saxophone, guitar… you name it. He also does lessons. He has very fair and honest pricing, and can answer pretty much any question you throw at him. He should really charge just for that service! He also remembers all of his customers and treats them very nicely– truly feels like a home-​town business. A rarity to find nowadays.

Awesome shop. If you have only been to the other location, do yourself a favor and make the drive to this one instead. They have an awesome selection of guitars to fit every budget. Even have the high end Ibanez and GJ2 IN STOCK! A malmsteen head sitting out on the floor! Staff is friendly, not intimidating at all. Highly recommended!

I absolutely love this place, and the people who work there.
All of their prices are very fair, and they’ll even match lower prices (most of the time).
I dropped my guitar off there the week before Christmas (busy) to get my pickups replaced, and to have them completely re-​wire my guitar in a new way.
It was done in a DAY, and cost nearly half of what I thought it would.
Their professional setups (electric guitar) are spot on, for a GREAT price.
I do not have one complaint about this store.
They are FANTASTIC.

These guys rock! The service is always so helpful and familiar, the prices are reasonable, and their knowledge on every product is admirable. The owner and his son train their staff well. My brothers, dad and I always buy our guitar strings for our acoustics, electrics, bass, and classical. We also own and run our own family business and we appreciate anyone else who does and does it well. I think I speak for us all when I say I wouldn’t go anywhere else!