Old Town School Music Store

From its meticulously voiced Wide-Range pickups to its mesmerizing Mocha finish, Fender’s American Vintage II 1975 Telecaster Deluxe is a road-ready reissue of a truly timeless Tele.

Crafted in Corona, California, where will you take this Telecaster next? https://bit.ly/4dHaduY

Fresh from Oxnard, California, Larrivée Guitars’ L-05-12 Select Series 12-String acoustic guitar is simply one of the lushest, most beautifully built instruments we’ve ever stocked from the lauded brand.

With a crisp, chorused response, classic gloss finish, and tasteful maple binding, guitars like this remind us what legends like Larrivee are all about. https://bit.ly/3T6Ap9Y

A rarer find in Martin Guitar’s acclaimed Standard Series, the 00-28 pairs East Indian rosewood’s saturated, full-spectrum voice with a smaller, session ready body size perfectly suited to fingerstyle and intimate strumming.

Several new Standard Series models just hit the floor—stop by Old Town School Music Store or shop online! https://bit.ly/3Xlsx6V

Fresh from Fretboard Summit 2024, Michigan-made Cirrus Guitars bring time tested tonewoods, hand-scalloped Adirondack bracing, and decades of luthier experience to a genuinely accessible price point for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Needless to say, we’re all about ‘em. Now available in-store and online! https://bit.ly/3Z7ycz7

Chicago-crafted, Fretboard Summit favorites spotted on tour with the likes of Squirrel flower, Finom, Minor Moon and more, LockHorn semi-hollow electric guitars recall classic midcentury department store models—but boast builder Benny Monson’s eye for bold colorways and innovative electronics.

Don’t miss this discounted Lockhorn Zipper, now available in-store and online! https://bit.ly/3YZBioA

Are we more distracted by Colby Maddox's measured, tasteful take on the Irish traditional tune "Cuckoo's Nest," or the unforgettable inlay on this Northfield NFA-F51E Artist Series Mandolin's headstock?

Luckily, we don't have to choose. Spend some time with this morning mandolin session at Old Town School Music Store!

Colby Maddox tackles "Cuckoo's Nest" with the Northfield NFA-F51E Artist Series Mandolin! Are we more distracted by Colby Maddox's measured, tasteful take on the Irish traditional tune "Cuckoo's Nest," or the unforgettable inlay on this Northfield...

It’s just not a Fretboard Summit without a 1961 Gibson ES-175D to distract, umm, all of us. Stop by the Old Town School Music Store to take a look! https://bit.ly/46ZObRv

Just in time for Fretboard Summit 2024, this Iris Guitar BB Model parlor guitar boasts a sweet sunburst and downright dangerous short-scale playability. Now available in-store and online! https://bit.ly/46Z9Pp4

Does this Pennsylvania fresh Martin D-28 have your name on it? Shop new Standard Series stunners in-store, or anytime online! https://bit.ly/3Z0kiym

Join us Tuesday, August 20th at 2pm for a free all ages in-store performance by Chicago songwriter Sue Fink!

Spread the word, and see you at Old Town School Music Store!

Because the biggest ideas need the biggest sound. Shop new Jumbo acoustic guitars by body shape in our improved website, or stop by the shop today! https://bit.ly/4fO5KIi

Fresh Fender electric guitars and amps are in—don’t miss a few real finds. Now available in-store, or anytime online! https://bit.ly/4dLaUTG

Real talk: we see a lot of Martin Guitar dreadnoughts at Old Town School Music Store.

Also real talk: our crew is *completely* floored by the balance and build quality of this Custom Shop D-28. From its hand-selected Sitka spruce top to its flame Hawaiian Koa binding, this is a true lifetime instrument—and one of just a few Martin Custom Shop acoustics still available! https://bit.ly/4cZzekP

From f-holes to sweet headstock fonts, shop some very vibey new arrivals—now available online and in-store! https://bit.ly/45KVNqz

Somewhere in the slow bloom of Josie Sancetta Luhman's "Only I Carried," the Old Town School Music Store crew was simply lost in a careful weave of fingerstyle acoustics and an artfully hovering melody, floating just above guitarist Emma McCall's counterpoint.

Take two minutes for this morning session—it's all you'll need.

Josephine | Live at Old Town School Music Store | "Only I Carried" Somewhere in the slow bloom of Josephine's "Only I Carried," the crew was simply lost in a careful weave of fingerstyle acoustics an...

Old Town School's Rachael Claire Botz and a who's-who crew of Wiggleworms teachers Lenny Marsh, Stella Childs, and Maddie Ring bring Botz's original song "Welcome to Wiggleworms!" to the Old Town School Music Store!

We're plenty used to coaxing energized takes from songwriters in this morning film series, and we can definitely confirm—when Wiggleworms folks sing "we're here to have fun," it's time to clear some room and let the cameras roll! https://bit.ly/3LefEVw

Rachael and the Wiggleworms crew | Live at Old Town School Music Store | "Welcome to Wiggleworms!" 's Rachael Claire Botz and a who's-who crew of Wiggleworms teachers Lenny Marsh, Stella Childs, and Maddie Ring bring Botz's original song "Wel...

All instruments and gear made in the USA on sale July 1st through 14th! Use discount code USA24 at checkout, or shop in-store anytime! https://bit.ly/45KVNqz

Two hard-to-find Martin Guitar favorites, the OM-28 and CEO-7, are here for our 10% off DADGAD Father’s Day Sale!

Use code DADGAD24 at checkout until 6/21! https://bit.ly/4aY7ACH

Greg Taylor and Max Berg of Holy Joke brought their captivating blend of studied songcraft and unabashedly beautiful guitar work to this morning take on recent release "Sink In," live at Old Town School Music Store—and honestly, hearing Taylor tuck our Minnesota-crafted Claseman parlor guitar right into this lush mix was a real treat for our film crew.

Many thanks to Greg and Max for an inspired Holy Joke duo session, some seriously hummable harmonies, and an infectious appreciation for a performance shared between friends.

Holy Joke | Live at Old Town School Music Store | "Sink In" Greg Taylor and Max Berg of Holy Joke brought their captivating blend of studied songcraft and unabashedly beautiful guitar work to this morning take on rece...

Our DADGAD Father’s Day Sale is here!

All Celtic instruments at least 10% off through June 21st, including acoustic guitars, bodhrans, tin whistles, fiddles, harps, mandolins, dulcimers, banjos, and more!

Use discount code DADGAD24 online, or stop by today! https://bit.ly/43qMpae

We’re hosting here at all day! Tag our shop and in any photo of changing your strings, and you’ll be entered to win a prize pack!

Beautifully designed by real players to push the boundaries of traditional mandolin music, Northfield Mandolins' Big Mon fuels one of the most fluid, resonant takes on traditional tune "Bill Cheatham" we've ever heard at Old Town School Music Store in this morning session with Old Town School instructor and archivist Colby Maddox.

Old Town's Colby Maddox blazes through traditional tune "Bill Cheatham" on the Northfield Big Mon! Beautifully designed by real players to push the boundaries of traditional mandolin music, ' Big Mon fuels one of the most fluid, resonan...

Big congrats to our 2024 Mystery Sale Raffle winners! Thanks so much for sharing your unique Old Town School finds—let’s do it again next year!

With its tasteful satin finish, violin grade 3-ply maple rim, and acclaimed "06" tone ring, Deering Banjos's Sierra resonator banjo is a true workhorse instrument with an articulate, balanced tone that's set the standard in its price range for 30 years—and counting.

Old Town School staple Chris Walz was quick to put this one through its paces with the early morning momentum of Roy Acuff's "Fireball Mail," and frankly, our crew just fell in love with our whole Deering banjo collection all over again.

Old Town School's own Chris Walz *delivers* "Fireball Mail" on a Deering Sierra resonator banjo! With its tasteful satin finish, violin grade 3-ply maple rim, and acclaimed "06" tone ring, 's Sierra resonator banjo is a true workhorse inst...

Listening through the nuanced, dreamy orchestration of Chicago-based Josie Sancetta Luhman's debut EP Leaning before her live session, we weren't quite certain how the lush opening track "How I Love You" would translate acoustically Old Town School Music Store—but as soon as soundcheck started, we realized this song's balanced, light touch might be even better suited to two tasteful guitars and Josephine's unmistakable, practiced vocal.

"How I Love You" is a reminder that a great track comes alive in a whole new way acoustically—thanks, Josephine, for taking the chance.

Josephine | Live at Old Town School Music Store | "How I Love You" Listening through the nuanced, dreamy orchestration of Chicago-based Josephine's debut EP Leaning before her live session, we weren't quite certain how the l...