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Guitar Works, Ltd.

Name: Guitar Works, Ltd.
Address: 709 Main Street, Evanston, IL, 60202, US
Telephone: +18474750855

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Since 1979, Guitar Works, Ltd. has been helping musicians of all skill levels. We have one of the premier repair shops in the MidWest.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff offers help in a pressure-free environment, whether you need to find the perfect guitar, learn to play it or get it expertly repaired. has been helping musicians of all skill levels find that perfect guitar... their "musical soulmate", if you will. For those musicians who have already found the perfect guitar, we also repair and maintain guitars, amps, and PA e

quipment. Our techs have almost 80 years of combined experience in guitar/electronic repairs. We have repaired the gear of everyone from students and weekend warriors to pro musicians. We have done business with/repaired the gear of Styx, Tesla, The Who, The Ramones, Jars of Clay, The Indigo Girls, Urge Overkill, Steve Goodman, John Prine, Jethro Burns, David Grisman, David Bromberg, John Hartford, John Fogerty, Los Lobos, Steve Albini, Smashing Pumpkins, Muriel Anderson, Chet Atkins, Eddy Clearwater, Lonnie Brooks, Son Seals, Honey Boy Edwards, and Larry Coryell, as well as what seems to be just about every student, enthusiast and jobbing musician within a 50-mile radius of our store. In our store, we try to offer the kind of quality merchandise that the big box stores have, but with a quality of service that is unmatched by their cold, faceless corporate culture. There are no "used car salesman" attitudes here, just real musicians who are knowledgeable and friendly and willing to help you find the gear you need.

08/18/2026

We're here from Noon to 6pm today! Come take advantage of these crazy discounts and help us clear the racks!

08/17/2026

Our already drastically reduced prices just dropped even lower! We have lots of great stuff left at the shop, so swing on over and stock up on the little things like picks, straps and other accessories and take advantage of massive discounts on the big things like the perfect little Martin 5-28 Terz parlour guitar!

We've got lots of cases and gig bags all marked at 35% off. There are MANY more than what is shown below, so let us know what instrument you need a case for and we'll let you know what's available. Effects pedals and harmonicas are currently 25% off and, yep, lots more than what is shown below.

And...please bring your own shopping bags! We are totally out of shopping bags here at GW.

08/15/2026

Lots of cases, gig bags, stands, ukes, accessories, amps and a handful of ABSOLUTELY STUNNING guitars still available at our Going Out Of Business Sale. We're at the shop today till 6pm. 709 Main Street in Evanston!

08/14/2026

Here's some of the great stuff we still have available at Guitar Works' Fabulous Going Out Of Business Sale! The GW Crew will be in the shop today until 6pm and tomorrow, Saturday, from 11am to 6pm. Come see us! Let's fill the final days of this amazing shop that is Terry Straker's Guitar Works with music, friendship and joy!

709 Main Street in Evanston

08/12/2026

Crazy low prices at our Going Out Of Business Sale! Stop by today between Noon and 6pm. 709 Main Street in Evanston.

08/10/2026

Lots of great gear still in the shop all at drastically discounted prices! We're here today till 8pm. Come on over!

08/09/2026

We're closed today, but we'll be back in the shop on Monday from noon to 8pm. Plenty of time for you to stop by and take full advantage of our Going Out Of Business Sale! Lots of great stuff still available at the absolute lowest prices ever. Here's a little sample of what you'll find as we clear out our inventory and ride off into the sunset!

709 Main Street in Evanston

08/08/2026

We're here till 6pm today as our Going Out Of Business Sale continues! Come say hello to Terry and hang with the GW Crew for a while. There are still some fabulous finds on the wall. Come take advantage of our Going Out Of Business prices on everything from instruments and amplifiers to tuners and effects pedals. Stock up on strings, picks and general accessories at prices that can't be beat!

05/12/2026

Join us Sunday, May 17 at 4pm as we welcome author and musician Debora Masterson to Guitar Works! Debora will be discussing her new book, FREEDOM QUEST - A Love Story. FREEDOM QUEST is a story about redemption and a testament of hope to those who long to believe that true love can be found. Musician Gil Willow will perform songs from the original 1970's Freedom Quest Band and Debora will be available to sign copies of her book and answer questions from the audience. Learn more about Debora Masterson at https://deboramasterson.com/

Address

709 Main Street
Evanston, IL
60202

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 8pm
Tuesday	12pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

+18474750855

Website

http://www.guitarworksltd.com/

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