Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee

Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee services our customers in and around Southeast Wisconsin with the highest standards of Lutherie Dave's has become known for.

Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee is an extension of Dave's Guitar Shop located in La Crosse WI and houses an expansive selection of new and used guitars. Offering extremely competitive rates on trade-ins as well as the highest level of guitar repair services Dave's has become known for. See something you like from our La Crosse store? Let us know and we'll arrange for you to check it out right here in Milwaukee!

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 07/17/2024

Just restocked a bunch of Boss gear- pedals, amps, the works. Check it all out online at davesguitar.com or come in store if you’re a boss😎🎸

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 07/16/2024
Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 07/06/2024

Shine bright like a diamond ✨💎

06/29/2024

Doesn’t this bass make you want a Big Mac?😋🍔

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 06/24/2024

GUITAR SPOTLIGHT🎸✨🌟This is the PRS Santana Retro Artist Wood Library Limited with a Laguna Smokeburst w/ Ziricote. Sure to stand out, features include an Artist Grade Flame Maple top, Mother of Pearl and Abalone Bird inlays, and a Ziricote headstock veneer. Also included is a black paisley hardshell case. Check it out in the Milwaukee store or online at davesguitar.com!

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 06/21/2024

Next time you’re in, check out our merch.

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 06/17/2024

Might be hot outside, but inside Dave’s, it’s cool!😎🎸

06/11/2024

VINTAGE FENDER ALERT! Super-mojo filled Fender 1955 Esquire just hit our shop today in La Crosse. Check it out! https://www.davesguitar.com/collections/all-products-latest/products/used-esquire-55

05/22/2024

Just in this morning... 1966 Electric XII - Refinished in Burgundy Mist! Check it out now davesguitar.com

05/18/2024

Our current staff favorite: Fender 70th Anniversary Vintera II Antigua Strat!
https://www.davesguitar.com/products/70th-anniversary-vintera-ii-antigua-stratocaster?_pos=3&_psq=antigua&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop - Madison's post 05/14/2024

Check out this FREE clinic with Jared James Nichols at Dave's Guitar Shop - Madison tomorrow!

Win HOG FEST TICKETS at Dave’s Guitar Milwaukee - 102.9 THE HOG 05/03/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY! Stop on by from Noon-2pm today for your chance to win tickets to Hog Fest!

Win HOG FEST TICKETS at Dave’s Guitar Milwaukee - 102.9 THE HOG Friday, May 3rd at Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee

04/30/2024

Stop by this Friday from Noon-2pm for your chance to win a paid of Hog Fest tickets!

Join 102.9 The HOG at Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee on Friday from Noon-2PM for your chance to win a pair of Hog Fest Tickets! Special thanks to MKB Jewelry.

Tickets to HOG Fest still available & for as low as $35!! Get yours now!

Go to 1029thehog.com for more details!

10/28/2023

blink-182 just announced a show at Fiserv Forum next year. Thought it might be a good time to let you all know about the limited edition Tom DeLonge Stratocasters we just got in. They could use some attention so come check ‘em out! Store hours are 10-6 Monday-Friday and 10-5 on Saturday.

08/24/2023

Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee is looking to add to our growing team in our general sales position! Duties include customer interactions, order processing, retail sales, and basic inventory management.

Part and full time applicants welcome. For any questions or more information contact Phil at [email protected]

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 08/08/2023

I sometimes think our pedal selection is smaller than a lot of people's pedal boards, but we have some really neat pedals right now.

05/22/2023

Congrats to Jed in Milwaukee for winning a pair of Three Day Passes to Milwaukee Metal Fest this weekend. Check your email for instructions on how to claim your tickets! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and entered, we will see you this weekend at The Rave / Eagles Club!

05/18/2023

The National Concert Week sale for Milwaukee Metal Fest has been extended until May 23rd! Be sure to scoop up some tickets while they last. Don't forget that we're also giving away two 3 day passes to Metal Fest! Stop by the shop to enter, the giveaway ends this Sunday May 21st!

05/16/2023

Milwaukee Metal Heads! Today is the last day for 25% all ticket types for Milwaukee Metal Fest for National Concert Week. Head on over to The Rave / Eagles Club website to place your last minute orders. Also, don't forget to stop by and enter to win two 3-day passes for the fest! That giveaway ends Sunday May 21st.

05/12/2023

Milwaukee Metal Heads! We have partnered up with The Rave / Eagles Club to give away a pair of 3 day passes to Milwaukee Metal Fest on May 26th-28th! You can enter to win by stopping by the shop and scanning our QR code poster on the front counter. Giveaway is running until May 21st and only available at Dave’s Guitar Shop Milwaukee, no purchase necessary.

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 06/03/2022

Today marks 5 years of Dave's Guitar Shop in Milwaukee! Traditionally, 5 year anniversary gifts are the made of wood (another reason to buy a guitar?) but this year, we decided to celebrate the only way Brew City knows how; a cold one in a Koozie. They're only available instore, and come with a sticker, and 5 year anniversary guitar picks from your friends at Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee. In keeping with the five theme, they're only $5.00!

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 09/16/2021

knows how to (praise Dale.)

08/30/2021

No one can say we don't have chairs now!

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 08/19/2021

The rug really pulls everything together. Come check out the Bass Station in Milwaukee.

07/17/2021

We've lost power at the shop, but we're still open. If you visit the shop today, hopefully you're looking for an acoustic guitar today.

Thank You, Mike! Congratulations on Retirement! - Dave's Guitar Shop 06/22/2021

Mike has been in the musical instrument game for 54 years! Thank you for everything, and enjoy your retirement!

Thank You, Mike! Congratulations on Retirement! - Dave's Guitar Shop It’s important to acknowledge the people who make the guitar shop experience special. We’d like to thank our own Mike Turk, for 54 years of service in the musical instrument and pro audio industry, and his last 3 years with Dave’s Guitar Shop. Mike has helped people find their dream guitars al...

Photos from Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee's post 06/14/2021

We helped a customer special order a guitar from ESP a little while back, and here is the finished product! This is a Neck-thru M-II USA, with a Koa top, Floyd Rose Original, and a bunch of other cool specs. If you're interested in spec'ing out an ESP of your own, give a shout!

05/29/2021

In life there are choices, and today we choose to be METAL! Here is a Jim Root Jazzmaster and Mesa Boogie Badlander combo.

COVID-19 Update: Showroom - Dave's Guitar Shop 05/25/2021

Good news Milwaukee, starting June 2nd, our store will no longer require appointments! Be sure to read the article to get the whole scoop!

COVID-19 Update: Showroom - Dave's Guitar Shop On May 16th, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) published updated mask guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals, in a step towards normalcy for what has been a chaotic and difficult year. Many businesses are resuming standard operating procedures and Dave’s Guitar Shop is no different. Here i...

05/17/2021

BIIIIIG shipment of Schecter B-Stock guitars came through recently! Nothing like a little bit of high gain fun.

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Milwaukee’s Own DGS

Dave's Guitar Shop Milwaukee is an extension of Dave's Guitar Shop, and houses an expansive selection of new and used guitars with access to the ever growing inventory of our La Crosse location. See something you like on our website from our other store? Let us know and we can transfer it so you can check it out right here in Milwaukee! Offering extremely competitive rates on trade-ins as well as the highest level of guitar repair services Dave's has become known for, DGS Milwaukee is the friendly neighborhood guitar shop with the selection of any ‘big box’ store.

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Telephone

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914 S. 5th Street
Milwaukee, WI
53207

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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