Serving the industry since 1983, The Chop Shoppe is your final destination for anything guitar- and amp-related. In the tradition of former owners Mike & Pete Flynn, The Chop Shoppe is committed to providing guitar enthusiasts worldwide with renowned customer service and a full spectrum of quality products and accessories. As one of the few certified [guitar repair] centers in the United States, our technicians are some of the best in the industry and are always here to make certain your investment is kept in top-notch condition.

Our friendly staff is here to assist you Monday through Thursday noon to 8PM, Friday noon to 6PM and Saturday 11AM to 5PM. Closed on Sunday. We’re located in Evanston at 2522 Green Bay Road, one-quarter block south of Central Street. Stop by and see why musicians from all over the world choose The Chop Shoppe. See below for FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. And for more Chop Shoppe fun, see our [facebook] page.

Here at the Chop Shoppe, we’re proud to offer the finest music teachers on the North Shore at extremely affordable rates! Our highly qualified instructors are degreed professional musicians, offering years of extensive teaching and performance experience. We’re now offering drum, guitar, piano and bass [lessons] to accommodate all levels and ages of students. From beginner to advanced, 5 to 95, our diverse staff gears lessons specifically toward each student’s learning style, musical tastes, and level of accomplishment.  But most importantly, we take care to teach that music is rewarding and fun!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How can I pay for my Fender Stratocaster?
2. How will you ship my Vintage Telecaster?
3. I am looking for a Gibson SG. Do you work off Want Lists?
4. I need to get my hands on a Gibson Les Paul Custom, but I don’t see one on your website.
   How often do you get new inventory?
5. I’d like to see more vintage bass photos, please!
6. What type of Buyer Protection do you offer?
7. How much will it cost to repair my guitar or amplifier?
8. Do you charge sales tax?
9. I want to sell my Gibson Les Paul Junior. Are you interested?
10. What are your store hours?
11. Will my information be kept private?
12. How long will it take you to repair my amp or guitar?

1. How can I pay for my Fender Stratocaster?

• Paypal, Bank Wire, Postal Money Order, Cashiers Check. 
• Major Credit Cards: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX.
• Cashiers checks will be verified and must clear before we ship.

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2. How will you ship my Vintage Telecaster?  

All guitars and amps going to U.S. addresses are shipped via UPS. Guitars and amps being delivered to International addresses will be shipped USPS. Please contact us for a shipping quote. We carefully pack and fully insure every guitar that leaves the Chop Shoppe.

Returns: Buyer is responsible for shipping to and from the Chop Shoppe with no exceptions. Any returned item must arrive to us in the same condition in which it was sent. Buyer is responsible for any shipping damage and must contact us within 24 hours of receiving the damaged item.

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3. I am looking for a Gibson SG. Do you work off Want Lists?           

Yes, we sure do! Send us your Want List by [e-mail], and we’ll let you know when we locate your vintage Gibson SG, Les Paul Special, Fender Strat, Tele, or any other vintage guitar, amp or effect you are interested in.

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4. I need to get my hands on a Gibson Les Paul Custom, but I don’t see one on your website.
How often do you get new inventory?

The Chop Shoppe is continually buying guitar amplifiers and vintage guitars. Some guitars—such as a 1960 Strat, Goldtop, or Gibson ES-345 with double white PAF pickups—are rare and aren’t as easy to locate as a more common Telecaster, Les Paul Junior or ‘70s Gibson SG. Many of our guitars sell before they are ever listed online. Please call us and have us add what you’re looking for to our Want List.

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5. I’d like to see more vintage bass photos, please!

If you need any photos or other information on a specific instrument, please e-mail or call us. We would be happy to provide more details on that Vintage Strat, Tele, P-Bass, Les Paul, Fender Twin, or any item that has caught your attention. Don’t forget to check out our Guitar, Amp, and Pedal photo galleries. You might find just what you’re looking for there!

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6. What type of Buyer Protection do you offer?

24-hour approval is offered for authenticity and accuracy of description. We do our best to be as accurate as possible when describing our amps and guitars, but really just want you to be happy with your instrument. When in doubt, please give us a call. Check our eBay feedback and buy with confidence.

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7. How much will it cost to repair my guitar or amplifier?

Costs vary depending on the nature of the repair. Please call or e-mail us with a description of the problem or repair and we will give you an estimate. Call : 847-491-0500 or e-mail thechopshoppe@sbcglobal.net.

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8. Do you charge sales tax?

Illinois residents will be charged sales tax.

Imort duties, VAT and other destingation specific taxes—for destinations outside the U.S. your country may have import duties, VAT taxes or other country specific taxes. We do not include these taxes in our prices. It is the customer’s responsibility to pay these taxes.

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9. I want to sell my Gibson Les Paul Junior. Are you interested?

First, please [contact us] to discuss your used guitar or amp. We need to evaluate your guitar before we can make you an offer. You can bring it to our store or send us photos. In some cases, we will drive or fly to your location. If we’re interested, we’ll offer you a fair price. We want clean, original guitars and amps and will need to be able to resell the guitar, so please keep that in mind. In most cases we will beat the local guitar chain store, pawn shop or estate sale.

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10. What are your store hours?

We are open Monday-Thursday Noon to 8 p.m., Friday Noon to 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard time.

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11. Will my information be kept private?

It is our policy not to store credit card information. We collect phone, address, and e-mail information from people who have signed up for our newsletters and customers. We may from time to time send news about the Chop Shoppe to our customers; however, we will not sell or authorize the release of these names to any person or organization.

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12. How long will it take you to repair my amp or guitar?

Repair times vary depending on the nature of the problem. Although most repairs will take a week or more, guitar set-ups can be done faster. Please call the Chop Shoppe for an estimate: 847-491-0500 or contact us via [e-mail].

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