Best Second Hand Electric Bass Guitar Chicago Near Me

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No matter your musical style or preference, we can help you explore your passion for music at Guitar Center South Chicago. It’s not just about wanting to play music; it’s about finding the right instrument, equipment and accessories to truly help bring your dream to life. From picking out your first guitar to finding the right lighting or sound equipment for your next live gig, we’re here to help you make the music you want to. There’s something for every music lover at Guitar Center South Chicago. Let us help you find exactly what you need to get the show going.

Guitar Center South Chicago caters to the needs of all musicians. Our local music store carries top brands, such as Fender, Taylor, Shure, Zildjian, Pioneer DJ, Gibson, Alesis, DW, Yamaha and more. Whether you’re looking for the perfect guitar to shred on, want a new drum set, or are ready to kick up the sound with a louder amp, with our wide selection of new, used and vintage instruments, any artist can find exactly what they need to start their next musical journey.

After you’ve got your instrument, you can kick things up a notch with the right add-ons and accessories. If you’re ready to record your demo, our Bedford Park music shop sells professional recording equipment, including mixers, software and microphones. For anyone needing gear for a live show, our live sound department includes PA systems, loudspeakers, PA monitors, subwoofers, headphones and more. Stop by Guitar Center South Chicago today to experience and hear our products first-hand.

Our local music shop in Bedford Park offers a variety of services to help musicians achieve their goals when it comes to making music. Learn how to play an instrument with expert lessons, available for all ages and skill levels. Our instructors teach guitar, bass, piano, drums and more. Learning to play is just the beginning. We also provide repairs, maintenance and modification services to ensure that your instrument stays in peak playing condition. Ready to play a show or record a song? Guitar Center South Chicago has an assortment of high-quality live sound gear and instruments available for rent for when you’re traveling, have an upcoming show or are working on a new project. Contact Guitar Center South Chicago to learn more about our repair and maintenance services, to schedule your first lesson, or get the gear rentals you need.

4worldlovers:
Such a cool little out-of-the-way guitar shop. Dozens of instruments and even an amp room downstairs for plugged. The shopkeepers were very helpful and obviously passionate about their trade. Got to play a couple very cool axes and browse many more. Great little place. I'll be back!

Tommy's Guitars is a super cool place to do business with. They are both patient and honest which is a wonderful commodity in the music industry. I would highly recommend these guys. If you're in their area check them out for your musical needs!!

Best "Maw and Paw" guitar shop in Chicago, hands down. Great with repairs. Super knowledgeable staff. Plenty of guitars and Amps in stock to check out or buy.

4worldlovers: We are open for customer drop off and pickup Monday through Saturday from 12PM until 6 PM!


Third Coast Guitar Service, Inc. is a full service repair facility located in Chicago’s West Loop. Our staff of 12 expert technicians has over 175 years of combined experience in guitar repair, restoration and customization. Our 4500 square foot facility is fully-equipped to do it all, from restringing to electronics work to refretting and refinishing, all the way to ground-up restoration. With three spray booths utilizing nitrocellulose lacquer, catalyzed polyester, and UV-cured polyester, our finishing and touchup capabilities set us well apart from the competition. We stock a variety of manufacturer replacement parts, brand name and boutique pickups, and many vintage parts.

Owner Chris Eudy started as an apprentice back in 1996 under "Guitar Bob Egan" of Bob’s Guitar Service. In 1997 he bought the company and it became Third Coast Guitar Service. By now he’s seen just about everything related to guitar repair, and done most of it too. Although a small-business owner must wear many hats, spending much of his time with customers and the business side of things, Chris still gets his hands dirty nearly every day, staying right on top of what’s going on in the repair world. At night, he sometimes takes his guitar to town to play the rock music with his bands Gooey and Nubile Thangs.

Our staff can handle any job, from minor electronics and set-up work, to re-fretting, custom finishing and complete restoration of vintage instruments. Our dedicated setup and maintenance techs turn your routine work around in just a couple of days. Refrets, structural repairs, and finish projects are handled by our senior techs. Amp repair, customer service, and shipping/receiving each have their own staff to keep all the wheels turning all the time.

Our electronics repair department will keep your amps and electronic gear running. From routine maintenance and cleaning, to re-tubing and speaker replacement, to mods and major repairs, we have the experience and resources to get your rig sounding the way it should again.

We are authorized by all major manufacturers as a “Gold” or “A” level service center. We stock a variety of manufacturer replacement parts and can obtain the right non-stocked parts directly from manufacturers as needed.