• Est. 1978
    jim craig - proprietoR
    Repairs and Appraisals Authorized C.F. Martin Warranty Service ________________________________________ OPEN MONDAY ~ SATURDAY 10:00am ~ 3:00PM PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 and MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 _______________________________________ 1920 Central Street . Evanston . IL 847 475 0260 NOW BOOKING SATURDAY IN-STORE LESSONS Call for more information ~ 847.475.0260
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    A hard shell case, when used with an in-case humidifier, provides good insurance against dry air conditions. We have a variety of in-case humidifiers. The D'Addario Humidipak system is an excellent choice. _________________________________________________
    Access Arched-Top Stage 3 Hard Shell Cases for Small and Large Guitars
    Dr. Jim also does expert case repair . . . Latches / Handles / Hinges
    WE HAVE A FINE SELECTION OF KALA UKULELES
    The Kala U-Bass in Bamboo form. All-solid-wood, proprietary electronics with built-in tuner. Deluxe gig-bag included. $395.
    NOW CARRYING CONCERTINA CONNECTION INSTRUMENTS
    Currently in stock: Rochelle Anglo Concertina 30 Button, C/D Wheatstone Layout. With gig bag - $459. ON ORDER. IN STOCK SOON. Minstrel Anglo 30 Button, C/D Wheatstone Layout. With gig bag - $1650. SOLD
    PRE-OWNED AND CUSTOM INSTRUMENTS LOOKING FOR GOOD HOMES
    KALA TENOR UKULELEAnother stunner from Kala, this tenor wears a solid Spruce top with striped Ebony back and sides….quintessential uke tone and projection. $330, case available.

This TAYLOR GC3 from 2012 is in NEAR MINT condition. All solid Sitka Spruce and Sapele and found in its original hard case, the price is $1050.
Here is an all original 1916 GIBSON A. Solid carved spruce and maple with the original hard case, this beauty is in EXCELLENT condition (one repaired back crack). The tag is $1600.
In VERY GOOD condition, this 1972 GUILD D40 wears a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. The original hard case is included on the $1400 price tag.
This recent all-solid-wood LOAR mandolin is in NEAR MINT condition. Spruce top, maple back and sides, the bargain price is $450.
A rare GIBSON A5 from 1968 in VERY GOOD condition. This example is all-solid carved spruce and maple. In an after-market hard case, the price is $1200.
This early eighties triple-0 size twelve string was constructed by Jan Burda, an original Hogeye owner. The top is Redwood, the neck, back and sides are Walnut. No label or serial number is present, just the signature “Dove” logo on the slotted peghead. One repaired top crack is visible behind the bass side of the bridge; otherwise, this guitar is in GOOD condition, nicely playable throughout the first position. The $1500. price tag includes the original hard case.
This ASHBURY STANDARD was licensed by creator Phil Davidson to be built in Viet Nam. A five-course cittern, it has a solid Spruce top with Mahogany neck, back and sides. The scale length is twenty-three inches. The nut width is one inch, twenty-three thirty-twos. A few dings and nicks are visible, but this instrument is otherwise in VERY GOOD condition. The price is $600., the original hard case is included.
Here is a 1998 ENGLEHARDT upright bass made in nearby Elk Grove Village in the old Kay bass facility. This classic C-1 model has a laminate Spruce top and Maple neck, back and sides. In VERY GOOD condition, the price is $1650. A bag and stand are included.
TIM DAVIS DON RENO MODEL BANJO, #004-22 (2017)Bent on getting that Reno banjo sound, metal shavings were taken from Don Reno’s tone ring, studied by a metallurgist, and the analysis used to fabricate Mr. Davis’ copy of the original. This mahogany model is the fourth banjo made in the series, and Tim Davis has signed the inside back of the resonator. All original but for the addition of Scruggs tuners in all four positions, this instrument is in EXCELLENT condition with some corrective finish work done on the resonator. Housed in a Superior hard case, the price is $2990.
PETE SEEGER STYLE LONG NECK BANJOThis hybrid has a circa 1922 Vega-Fairbanks Style M stake and pot (#46547) with a Tubaphone tone ring, married to a bound two-piece Curly Maple neck custom made by an unknown source. The fretboard is ebony, a Shubb fifth-string capo is present, and all tuners are geared. Considered to be in EXCELLENT condition and residing in a Reunion Blues gig bag, the price is $4000.
VEGA-FAIRBANKS 5-STRING BANJO, #26853 (1910)We believe this amazing instrument to have been custom made for the person whose name appears on a small plaque attached inside the pot. Marked #7 on the stake and inside rim, the tone ring is Whyte Laydie. The neck is a jumble of mixed inlays from other models, and the bottom of the pot is covered with dazzling abalone inlay. The tuners are older geared replacements. Otherwise, dimensionally this banjo is your typical VF #7. Considered to be in EXCELLENT condition, this rare beauty resides in a newer gig bag. Please call for pricing.
GLAD MORNING MUSIC AUTOHARPLittle information is readily available concerning Gordon Baker and his music company. Situated in Amelia, Ohio, and in existence until his death in 2007, it is apparent from the design and workmanship of this instrument that the man was a thoughtful innovator and a highly-skilled woodworker. This unique harp is constructed with a solid mahogany back, solid cherry rims, and what appears to be a laminate birch top. The 17 chord bars, buttons, and the chord bar holders are of cherry. Incredible sounding, housed in the original “Glad Morning” embroidered gig bag, and in LIKE NEW condition, the price is $1,100.
GIBSON JUBILEE 12-STRING GUITAR, #844048 (1969/70)Three Jubilee Model guitars (two six-string and one twelve-string) were prepared by the Gibson folks to mark their 75th anniversary. Our 12-string has twelve frets to the (solid spruce top and mahogany) body. Fretboard and bridge are rosewood. Considered to be in “as-is” condition because of its need for a neck reset (otherwise in EXCELLENT condition), this rare find is bargain priced, with the original hard case, at $975.

BURLINGHAM "I'M GOING WITH HIM" 000 2023 This one-off from local builder Bill Burlingham has a Red Cedar top, Grandadilla back and sides - with maple binding top and back - and a rosewood fretboard and bridge.Come in and play this long-scale beauty, priced at $2400. Case available.
GUILD D40 (1990)This well-preserved, all-solid drednaught has a Sitka Spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The board and bridge are rosewood, the tuners are gold Grover Rotomatic replacements. In EXCELLENT condition (with some very slight buckle-rash on the back), this beauty comes with the original hard case. $2300.
C.F. MARTIN 0021 #513011 (1992)This lovely Martin wears a solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides and is in NEAR MINT condition.
The $3800. price tag includes a period deluxe TKL hard shell case.
WASHBURN 'Improved,' Style 1590; Serial #8379 (circa 1920).This splendid collectible was created for Chicago's Lyon and Healy Washburn brand by the Orpheum and Paramount folks at Boston's Rettberg & Lang. Essentially an Orpheum #3 Special with a Washburn 'Combination Patent Truss' tone ring (and thus with a flat head instead of the R&L arch top).
Considered to be in EXCELLENT condition, this rarity is housed in a recent TKL hard shell case. $2600.
HARMONY H162 (early 70’s)This rare, playable example in NEAR MINT condition is all original everything: solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides. The only thing on this guitar that didn’t come from the factory is the new set of strings. An exceptional piece of Chicago guitar history from the works on South Racine, yours for $700.
Here is a SCHOENBERG/C.F. MARTIN collaboration OM model from 1990 (#500078). The heavy lifting for this project was done by T.J. Thompson in the Schoenberg shop and then signed off on by the Martin folks. The top of this remarkable sounding instrument is spruce; the back and sides are mahogany. The 1-3/4 inch nut and the bridge saddle are of bone. Residing in its original hard shell case, this beauty is in NEAR MINT condition. Please call for pricing.
J.B. SCHALL one of Chicago's preeminent banjo makers, is responsible for this IMPERIAL MODEL merrywang from the late 1800's. Schaller Precision Pegs have replaced the violin style originals. The neck and the spun-over rim appear to be Spanish Cedar. A new goatskin head, a Morris bridge and Aquila nylon strings are present. In EXCELLENT condition and residing in a nicely padded bag, the price of this instrument is $1450.
Here is an EPIPHONE upright bass from the late 1950's. This plywood work-horse was constructed in New York before the Gibson Company purchased the Epiphone name. Residing in a new padded bass bag and accompanied by the original well-worn slipcover, the price is $3300.

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