Zach K.06/07/24Probably my favorite music store in Chicago by far, as Guitar Center and CME tend to focus heavily on electrics and have fewer offerings in acoustic folk instruments other than the ones produced... More
Jim O.11/16/23I bought an octave mandolin from here recently and it was a great experience. First of all, there's nowhere else in town where you can buy folk instruments like this. So your only other option... More
Shannon M.12/28/08Are you in the market for a dulcimer, steel guitar or ukelele? Trying to find a good tongue drum and coming up with zilch? Did you smash your banjo at the last bluegrass fest trying to become the... More
Ted K.10/21/20The store is always a good experience, especially now when being open can be questionable, good policies in place to keep everybody safe, thank you. Also thanks for a great new guitar!! More
Chicago G.05/15/20During lockdown, online purchases are tempting. But low cost may not be a good substitute for the expertise & service offered at OTS's Different Strummer shop. I ran into a difficulty with my... More