The Upper Bout

The Upper Bout Retailer of guitars, basses, amplifiers, and guitar and bass accessories. We also offer lessons and extensive repair services! Most events are free.
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The Upper Bout offers fine guitars, basses, amplifiers, and accessories. If you’re looking to fulfill your dream of owning a serious instrument, our staff is here to help. Lessons

The Upper Bout offers instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, ukulele, mandolin, and other folk instruments. Learn from our highly qualified and talented instructors. The Upper Bout is open late to fit your schedule

with flexible lesson times. The Upper Bout also offers group classes for guitar. Contact us now for more information. We love live music as much as anyone. The Upper Bout hosts performances every week at our performance corner. Come see students, local musicians, regional acts, and everything in between. Check our calendar for the next performance. Interested in performing at The Upper Bout? Send us your information. We are always looking for quality used and vintage gear. We buy and trade used gear of all kinds. No appraisals over the phone. Trade in your gear towards the gear you really want.

08/04/2026

Hand made in the OG Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, MI!

08/03/2026

Are you a Stratocaster originalist, or will you tolerate a humbucker?

08/01/2026

Real or aged, nothing beats a finish with a bit of checking!

07/31/2026

The age old Epiphone vs. Gibson debate. There’s something about a Gibson arch top but is it worth the extra $2,450?

07/30/2026

I always disliked the look of the V. And then I sat down and played one—turns out I don’t like that either.

07/29/2026

I’ll give you my pointy triangle when you pry it from my cold dead hands.

07/28/2026

The ‘58 Reissue is the daddy of ‘em all! Plain tops don’t get the love they deserve.

07/27/2026

Size matters.

Address

723 S Neil Street
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+12176078132

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