About Chicago Music Store

Chicago Music Store, a Tucson favorite for nearly a century, is currently in its third generation of family ownership. It has been voted Best Music Store by readers of the Tucson Weekly for twelve consecutive years. The store offers a wide range of musical instruments and equipment, including guitars, keyboards, folk instruments, amps, effects, PA gear, strings, brass, woodwinds, and more. Customers have shared positive experiences with the knowledgeable and friendly staff, particularly Mark and Mike, who are praised for their expertise and professionalism. Many customers have expressed satisfaction with the service provided at the downtown location, highlighting the helpful advice given for instrument issues. However, there have been some mixed reviews regarding repairs. One customer experienced a significant miscommunication about the cost of saxophone repairs, initially quoted at an excessive price before being informed of a much lower estimate. Although the repair was completed, the customer reported dissatisfaction with the quality of the work and the lack of documentation. Overall, Chicago Music Store is well-regarded for its friendly service and extensive product range, but it is advised that customers carefully discuss repair expectations beforehand to ensure a positive experience.

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  • May 2026

    You won't believe it, but we did not find the way in to the store, there were like 4 doors, we pushed n pulled every single one with no success at like 4 pm on a weekday, the place itself it's very beautiful, and the surroundings have a great architecture, I would have like a clear enter here or whatever clue that let us in, I mean, we tried every door, and maps said it was still open what I thought is that is was permanently closed, hopefully it was just temporarily closed or we were too dumb to miss the entrance...

  • Mar 2026

    I just had an excellent instrument repair experience. My bass has had an issue for a while and Mike identified the problem and fixed it efficiently. He has an impressive knowledge of instruments and was kind enough to answer all my questions. The price was also really affordable :) Thank you Mike and Chicago City Music Store!!!

  • Oct 2025

    The Chicago store has been around since I was a child. Now I bring my daughter here. We rented an instrument from them they have always been super kind efficient they always tune it and help us out. The people who work there really care about their job in the beginning my daughter was not into the instrument I got her when we went back to the store the gentleman talked to her she took the instrument back home and now she is unbelievably amazing she plays mariachi. I am such a proud mom. I am so glad that we still have the Chicago store. I hope it never goes away. The instruments are all of great quality. The atmosphere there makes you feel very welcome. Don't even get...read full review

Hours

Monday: 10AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 5PM
Thursday: 10AM - 5PM
Friday: 10AM - 5PM
Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

in-store shopping curbside pickup accepts credit cards street parking, private lot parking bike parking wheelchair accessible