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The Instrument Barn
4.8 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Huntley, Illinois
Family-run outfit selling brass, woodwind and stringed instruments, plus guitar amps and used pianos.
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Lessons lessons come up in reviews and the store's own info — call about openings, instruments taught, and rates before the first visit
- Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (847) 562-6616
- Website theinstrumentbarn.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“They have a variety of new and used instruments for purchase and teach lessons as well.”
“It was around $350 to get them both fixed, which is incredibly cheap for a good repair job!”
“They have a variety of new and used instruments for purchase and teach lessons as well.”
“This store has a lot of GOOD used pianos for very fair prices.”
“Today, they worked with my son and had him try different trumpets until he was able to find the right one.”
What players say again and again
“This store has a lot of GOOD used pianos for very fair prices.”
“Their knowledge and passion for instruments are unmatched, but it’s their genuine care and dedication that set them apart.”
“They have a variety of new and used instruments for purchase and teach lessons as well. Great music store.”
“It was beautiful to see the finished product it was reasonably priced, and felt and sounded like brand new”
“Been to other places and it seemed like they didn't want to deal with an older learner looking for a first guitar.”
From the reviews
We’ve been loyal customers of The Instrument Barn for the past three years, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. From the very first time we walked in, the owners made us feel like part of their family. Our son has always been passionate about music, and finding the right guitar was crucial for him.
First time ever playing a guitar so I didn’t know what I’m doing, originally bought my first guitar from Amazon pretty cheap quality and these guys pointed out some great pointer to look out for when buying a guitar, which I really appreciated.
Picked up my first electric guitar. The owner nice, helpful, patient & answered all my questions wasn't bothered. Been to other places and it seemed like they didn't want to deal with an older learner looking for a first guitar. The owner at Instrument Barn just said try whatever you want. Never felt rushed.
Very friendly, very helpful. Was looking for a guitar to help usher in some music related therapy activities at my place of employment, and I was met with great service, kindness, and overall an extremely welcoming environment. I will be returning for any future guitar/ any instrument needs I may have!
Lessons at The Instrument Barn
Reviews and the store's own info mention lessons at The Instrument Barn. If you're signing up a beginner (or restarting yourself), a quick call ahead answers the three things that matter: which instruments they teach, whether the schedule has openings at the time you actually need, and what a first lesson costs. There's no wrong first guitar — a good teacher will happily work with whatever you walk in with, and a shop that teaches usually keeps affordable starter instruments and rentals on hand for exactly this reason.
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