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Old 06-13-2012, 09:07 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Flatts & Sharpe in Chicago. I haven't been there in years now, but it has a great selection, boatloads of character and an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Cool, gotta get there sometime.

R.T. Guitars is one of the first shops I visited, and this was when he was out of his basement. He's moved to a couple different store fronts since then, but the man is a guru with a stringed instrument. He's also a friend of mine.

Sadly this is all I could find for him:

Rt Guitars in Oak Forest | Rt Guitars (708) 535-3878 & 15738 Laramie Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452 | <Entertainment & Arts/Music/Music Stores> - Yahoo! US Local


Discover Music is another good spot. Bought my Washburn Nylon there back in '99. Jack (owner) is also a good friend, had many a drink with that dude.

Again, this is all I could find on it:

Discover Music - Tinley Park, IL
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