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Dave's Guitar Shop
4.8 ★★★★★ 217 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Relaxed shop for guitars (bass, acoustic, electric), accessories and repairs.
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
- Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (608) 405-8770
- Website davesguitar.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“I recently had a Telecaster and an acoustic guitar worked on here.”
“I was fortunate enough to acquire a new 1958 Gibson Les Paul Reissue and had the opportunity to select from six 1958's and a dozen '59's at the LaCrosse store.”
“Went in to see a new and a used Fender Mustang Bass.”
“This is a dreamy place with an unforgettable museum of guitars and amps on the second floor.”
“Just bought a Fender vintage series instrument there yesterday, which was priced lower than most online retailers.”
“Went in to see a new and a used Fender Mustang Bass.”
“The quality of the work was excellent — the Tele got a fret level and setup and now plays incredibly smooth, and the acoustic crack repair and setup were done very well.”
Brands they deal
“Just bought a Fender vintage series instrument there yesterday, which was priced lower than most online retailers.”
“I was fortunate enough to acquire a new 1958 Gibson Les Paul Reissue and had the opportunity to select from six 1958's and a dozen '59's at the LaCrosse store.”
What players say again and again
“The quality of the work was excellent — the Tele got a fret level and setup and now plays incredibly smooth, and the acoustic crack repair and setup were done very well.”
“Updating review, fall of 2020- Dave's is a terrific, customer oriented store with great knowledge and expertise and an unmatched selection of products.”
“whether buying that first guitar or looking at guitar history upstairs, Dave's Guitar Shop is always on my itinerary anytime I'm driving through.”
From the reviews
Updating review, fall of 2020- Dave's is a terrific, customer oriented store with great knowledge and expertise and an unmatched selection of products. I was fortunate enough to acquire a new 1958 Gibson Les Paul Reissue and had the opportunity to select from six 1958's and a dozen '59's at the LaCrosse store.
I had a wonderful experience at Dave's. I brought in my old guitar, asking about a possible repair. Leah and the other staff were patient and knowledgeable in explaining why a repair would not be the best option, but also did not pressure me to buy a replacement, understanding that I needed more time to consider…
TONS of guitars at most every pri e point! Clean beautiful place. Fantastic accociate helped me. No pressure, and didn't make me feel foolish with my questions. I WILL buy a guitar from this shop when I figure out what will work best for me. BEST experience I've ever had in a music store. Nicest shop I've ever seen.
This is the finest selection of guitars you'll find in the Madison area, period. Many high end models, of various brands. All may be played and tested. Huge acoustic room. Very nice staff, knowledgeable. Just bought a Fender vintage series instrument there yesterday, which was priced lower than most online retailers.
Selling or trading gear at Dave's Guitar Shop
Dave's Guitar Shop comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.
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