Chicagoland Stores to buy a Mandolin

[mandos&turtles]

Where are the best places in Chicago or the suburbs to try out and possibly buy a mandolin?

I already know about:
Hogeye Music in Evanston

Andy's Music (I haven't been in years and wasn't looking for a mando last time i was there. Do they have a good selection?)

Guitar Center (Highland Park and Arlington Heights both suck in terms of mando selection, do any GCs have a good mando selection?)

Old Town School of Folk Music

Where else would be a good place to look? I'm on the far NWside of the city but I'm willing to drive to a good shop.

Thanks everyone!

[Eric F.]

Down Home Guitars in Frankfort and Guitar Works in Evanston are two places I would check.

[jesserules]

Chicago Music Exchange

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com...in&type=reverb

[Scott R]

Here's the last thread from a few months ago with some more info:

https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/s...hlight=chicago

[Gary Leonard]

Guitar Works in Evanston, just down the block from me.

They have some vintage Gibson A models and an F2 hanging on the wall, a couple of Collings, MT and MTO, Eastmans, Loars, and various other low priced instruments. And I know they have a Weber Bitterroot on the wall, full disclosure, it's mine and they have it on consignment.

Regards,

Gary

[mandos&turtles]

Thanks everyone!

[B381]

Anywhere safe.....jus' sayin'