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Guitar Shop of Wisconsin
4.7 ★★★★★ 426 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Madison, Wisconsin
Amp, guitar, bass guitar and amp store, with a repair service.
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) 241-8448
- Website guitarshopofwisconsin.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“The first time I walked in I was BLOWN AWAY by all the vintage Fender (and every kind of other) amps they had!”
“The first time I walked in I was BLOWN AWAY by all the vintage Fender (and every kind of other) amps they had!”
“They had a large selection of used and new guitars and amplifiers.”
“I wasn’t sure if it was worth the investment but when I picked it up and saw what a beautiful repair job they had done, I knew I made the right choice.”
Brands they deal
“The first time I walked in I was BLOWN AWAY by all the vintage Fender (and every kind of other) amps they had!”
What players say again and again
“"note" Nick Stanecki does amplifier Repair and electronics repair something that's rare to find. It's a Great Store, and he gave me a good deal on 2 fretless bass guitars.”
“The owner Greg and his staff are very knowledgeable and very easy to work with, such an asset to the Madison music community.”
“Staff was very helpful and helped me get set up with what I needed — no upselling or pressure.”
“Learned more about my instrument, met some nice people, reasonable prices and good service!”
From the reviews
I love this place! The first time I walked in I was BLOWN AWAY by all the vintage Fender (and every kind of other) amps they had!.. Seriously, there are my favorite guitar/amp shops in Chicago, Nashville, Seattle.. this is my favorite vintage gear Guitar Store in Wisconsin.
Very awesome store. I went into the guitar shop Wisconsin to see what kinds of guitars they have. I was in the market for buying 2 guitars. And I was greeted by the owner Greg Ginter himself. Very nice down to earth guy. He set me up with 2 awesome guitars I've been waiting for a long time.
The gear is incredible, the staff is so expert. I brought my 13-year-old daughter in to buy her first guitar. She's been playing on my gear but it was time to get her own. This place is a community. The staff were there to help or find the right axe. Danika made sure that we had everything we needed.
Yes, Wisconsin Guitar is the best in Madison. Called around and spoke to other musicians, Greg and his crew are the guys to buy or sell to. Amplifiers and cabinets are great also, lots of original amps, pedals, it's just great to look at all the Instruments and gear, keep your eyes wide open and go slow, there are…
Selling or trading gear at Guitar Shop of Wisconsin
Guitar Shop of Wisconsin 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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