The Music Gallery of Highland Park

Welcome to The Music Gallery

Gear, Repairs, Service, & Lessons
on Chicago's North Shore since 1974.

Hours of operation -
Mon - Thur: 12P - 7P
Fri: 12P - 5P
Sat: 10A - 5P

Closed Thanksgiving Day

Feel free to contact us via....
Phone: 847-432-6350
Email: musicglry@gmail.com
And via the Chat Window in the lower right corner of our website.

Our Latest Arrivals

Fender Custom Shop Lipstick Stratocaster Masterbuilt by Todd Krause in Flat Black CZ573158

$8,365.00

Fender Custom Shop 63 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Fiesta Red R132452

$4,675.00

Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Tyler Bryant Pinky Stratocaster Relic TB014

$5,750.00

Fender Custom Shop 63 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic in Aged Olympic White R119970

$4,675.00

Used 2022 PRS Santana Retro 10 Top Electric Guitar in Orange Tiger 220351534

$3,750.00

Used 2011 Heritage H-535 25th Anniversary Semi-Hollow in Sunburst AB34603

$2,199.00

Taylor 224ce-K Deluxe Acoustic Electric Guitar in Shaded Edgeburst 2211063352

$1,899.00

Heritage Standard H-575 Hollowbody Electric Guitar in Original Sunburst AN06701

$4,499.00

Fender Tone Master® Pro CGPH23004640 - The Music Gallery

Fender Tone Master® Pro CGPJ23001957

$1,699.99

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Ash Relic in Black R124797 - The Music Gallery

Demo Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Ash Relic in Black R124797

~~$4,585.00~~ $3,890.00 Sale

Used 2003 Guild D-55 50th Anniversary 11 of 50 Acoustic Guitar in Natural CV000772

$4,995.00

Used 2003 Martin Custom Shop 000-28 EC Acoustic Guitar in Natural 925717

$2,999.00

Martin Custom Shop Expert Dealer D-28 1937 Stage 1 Aging in Natural 2791177

$6,999.00

Martin Custom Shop Expert Dealer D-28 1937 Stage 1 Aging in Natural 2788498

$6,999.00

McPherson Touring Carbon Fiber Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Honeycomb 12286

$2,799.00

Used 1995 Ehlers Model 16C Brazilian Acoustic Guitar in Natural 314

$4,800.00

Rickenbacker 360 12C63 12-String Electric Guitar in Fireglo 2332726

$3,839.00

Used 2023 Gibson 70s Les Paul Deluxe Electric Guitar in Wine Red 201930237

$1,999.00

Used 2022 Taylor T5z Pro in Molasses Burst 1209262162

$2,200.00

Used 2022 Fender Custom Shop WW10 Post Modern Telecaster DLX Closet Classic in Faded 2 Color Sunburst 14364

$3,300.00

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Pickups by Pete A. Flynn

Hand Wound.
Made to Order.
Prime Components.
Time-Tested Recipes.
Your sound is finally YOURS.

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On Sale NOW!

Demo Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Ash Relic in Black R124797

~~$4,585.00~~ $3,890.00 Sale

Fender Custom Shop 1952 H/S Telecaster Relic in Two Tone Sunburst R116797 - The Music Gallery

Used Fender Custom Shop 1952 H/S Telecaster Relic in 2 Tone Sunburst R116797

~~$4,255.00~~ $3,550.00 Sale

McPherson Sable Carbon Fiber Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Honeycomb 12225

~~$3,699.99~~ $3,499.00 Sale

Used 2022 Fender Joe Strummer Telecaster in Black MX22176324

~~$1,849.99~~ $1,295.00 Sale

Fender Vintera 60s Stratocaster Modified in Olympic White MX20111286 - The Music Gallery

Floor Demo Fender Vintera 60s Stratocaster Modified in Olympic White MX20111286

~~$1,199.99~~ $999.99 Sale

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All 6 'New Old Stock' Diamond Edition Stratocasters

Perhaps the only complete Diamond Collection left in the World, and certainly the only one for sale, these guitars have never been sold or even left the shop. Each guitar includes its special flight case and/or gig bag and comes with everything it originally shipped with from the Fender Custom Shop starting in 1994. Learn more, check out the pics of each guitar and check out some demo videos, by clicking the button below!

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Check out our latest Blog posts

Into the rabbit hole... and I’m taking you with me!

All I wanted to do was change a control plate and some pickups. That's it. Nothing unusual that I haven't done dozens of times. However, things are often more difficult than expected. Like when I knock over the cup of coffee I just made, for instance. In the guitar world, this can amount to dozens of unforeseen scenarios. Like, when new tuning pegs don't fit pre-existing holes. Or perhaps your new stacked single-coil pickups require deeper body cavity routes. Ever purchase a new pickguard only to discover the mounting holes don't line up? So much fun!

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What is Tonewood?

A piece of wood considered 'Tonewood' is free of bug holes and defects, it is lighter in weight, clearer looking (less discoloration, knots, etc), and is straighter in grain. There are outliers like Spalted Woods, Burled Woods, and Knotty Pine but those are all aesthetic choices.

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The Great Neck Debate: Thick or Thin.

We will focus on neck depth since that is the critical spec in the thin vs. fat conversation. Depth is measured from the face of the fingerboard through to the deepest part on the back of the neck. This area provides the deepest measurable part of a neck. We measure neck depth using a digital caliper with the strings either removed or pulled to the side. Including the strings in this measurement will bloat depth measurements considerably.

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Hours and Location

Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 7pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Phone: 847-432-6350
2558 Green Bay Road,
Highland Park, IL 60035