Electrical Audio is a two-studio complex located in Chicago, Illinois and owned by Steve Albini. We are always in the process of putting our equipment up for you to look at and read about. We even sell our own in house designed mic preamp and Mid Side Matrix. If you are interested in recording here and want to know how much it might cost you or your band, you can find that...
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Chicago has a rich tradition in guitar making – it used to be the Guitar Making Capital of the World! But with the growing inclination of big US companies manufacturing their instruments outside the US using CNC machines instead of traditional building techniques, and nearly all electronics vocational programs being withdrawn from our schools, there are fewer and fewer opportunities for the budding student interested...
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Chicago Guitar Works is a guitar shop for expert guitar, amplifier and effects repairs. We have thousands of parts in stock and a complete machine shop conveniently located near some of Chicago’s finest rock clubs. Bring your electric or acoustic guitar in for a full setup or just pick up some new strings. Check out the selection of one-of-a-kind, custom-built guitars built from an array of...
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Tommy’s Guitars offers expert guitar repair as well as lessons. Have something to sell? We buy, sell and trade! Ukrainian Village 2548 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 486-6768 Visit Us Online
Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation was founded by audiologist Michael Santucci in 1985 as a research and development company committed to controlling the damaging effects of loud sound, especially regarding musicians and hearing loss. With the advent of in-ear monitor (IEM) systems in the early 90s, Sensaphonics developed custom-fitted earphones designed to act as hearing protectors, isolating performers from ambient sound while allowing the in-ear monitor mix...
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Since 1973, Make’n Music has been the Midwest’s go-to boutique for some of the finest new and used electric and acoustic guitars including Fender Custom Shop, Tom Anderson, Suhr Guitars, Duesenberg, Nik Huber and more – as well as some of the highest quality tube amplifiers and effects pedals. It’s no wonder that readers of Premier Guitar have named us one of the “20 Coolest...
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For more than 25 years, beginners, professionals, hobbyists and collectors have counted on Geoff Benge to keep their instruments in top shape. We do ALL kinds of repairs, restorations, custom jobs and routine maintenance. Best fretwork anywhere. Many of the jobs we do are unique per customer requests. We specialize in designing and fabricating parts and accessories not available anywhere else. Guitars restored…braces fixed…frets replaced…nuts...
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For 25 years, Chicago Music Exchange has been serving musicians, collectors and friends who want straight answers, expertise, and first-hand knowledge. We are passionate about what we sell and who we sell to, whether you talk to us on the phone about a vintage Gibson Les Paul gold top, come to the store to check out a new Drum Kit, or email us about a Marshall amp. All...
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We strive at Avenue N to provide the Chicago music community with the best in quality yet affordable products, service, instruction and performances. Our staff are all professionally active musicians out in the ‘real world’. We’ve been through it all and will be able to help you on your musical quest what ever the issue or inquiry may be. Wicker Park 1823 W. North Ave....
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A440 Violin Shop is a Chicago-based string instrument dealer. We specialize in violin sales, violin repairs, violin restoration, and violin rentals. Our expertise extends past the violin and encompasses the other instruments of the quartet: the viola, the cello, and the double bass. We accept consignments, provide written appraisals of string instruments for insurance, and price our products and services reasonably. If you need a shipping trunk for an audition or tour, we...
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