Make'n Music - Northfield, Illinois

Gilberto Colon

I stop by to pick up some bass guitar Strings.
They tell me that, they don't Carrie anything for bass, not even a bass guitar. This place suck. They only think guitar matter. So if you are giving them 5 stars you don't know what you are talking about.

W. D.

I purchased a fine instrument from this store and I must say this was the easiest transaction ever! Teddy, five stars doesn’t do justice! You are hands down the best! Impressive is an understatement!
Thank you!
I would without reservation recommend Teddy and Makin Music to anyone looking for a musical instrument or any of their fine products or services.
I can’t say enough about how amazing this experience was! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

leonard cohen

Amazing place, when you walk in there you feel like you died and went to guitar heaven. Every guitar you ever thought you would never try, right in front of your face. The people that work there are super nice and helpful. They don't treat the guitars like museum pieces, they let you play them.

Zach Paul

I saw on another website that they were selling one of my dream guitars, so I called them up and asked them a few questions and a few minutes later I was the proud owner of said guitar. They had shipped it within the next couple of hours and it was at my door 24 hours later. After owning this guitar for a week I saw that the manufacturer had a black Friday Sale for the exact model I purchased. I contacted Make'N Music and a week later they were able to refund me money for the sale price. The manufacturer is in Israel by the way. This place knows and understands customer service to the tee! I hope I am able to purchase many more products through them. They went above and beyond for me! Truly an awesome business!

Mike Malone

Great store. Middle of nowhere. And definitely not the shop pictured. They had Les Pauls. But would not sell them. What’s up with that.? Very small selection in unless all you want is Airline guitars. No one said much. Just some people hanging out. Not clean and shiny like pictured. I believe they must have downsized big time. Not impressed. oh well. Ive been to the place pictured years ago. Impressive. What happened?

Daniel Platt

They treat you well. My experience was terrific. Bought a basic Fender tube for practice and was treated like a king. The selection of guitars is good and they do not sell a lot of effects pedals which is good too, because most of them are not necessary. I like places who emphasize guitars and amps more than effects.

Eli Feuerstein

This is the finest guitar shop in Chicago in my opinion. They are the only authorized dealer of Tom Anderson Guitars, which by itself makes this place worth your time. Probably the most important thing though is the fact that these guitars are expertly set up and maintained.

I had a G&L ASAT Bluesboy that had been giving me grief for years. I had it set up multiple times, refretted by Specimen guitar shop, and it always had this weird thing going on. I took it in here and they (Third Coast, the folks who handle setups etc. when brought in here) were able to diagnose and fix the issue. Now it plays perfectly (almost as good as the Tom Andersons).

You can trust these guys, bottom line.

Jennifer C

Terrific inventory. Knowledgeable owner. Super helpful. Changed and tuned my strings while I waited. Highly recommend!