Dusty’s Guitar has been a Coast Highway landmark since 1979, when founder Dusty Wheeler first opened the shop in Leucadia. Now recognized as one of San Diego County’s oldest continuously family-owned guitar shops, this Oceanside institution has built its reputation on over four decades of expert craftsmanship and personalized service.

At the heart of Dusty’s operation is their professional guitar repair and amplifier restoration work. With more than 40 years of hands-on experience, Dusty handles everything from basic guitar setups and fretwork to complex instrument repairs and full restorations. The shop’s deep knowledge of both vintage and modern guitars makes them uniquely qualified to work on anything from classic Fender Stratocasters and Gibson Les Pauls to contemporary instruments.

Beyond repair services, Dusty’s maintains an impressive inventory of over 300 guitars and stocks an extensive selection of parts‚Äöfrom pots and switches to fret wire and tremolo arms. This means their guitar techs have immediate access to quality components for most repair jobs. The shop also offers professional appraisals, making them a complete resource for players throughout North County San Diego who value expert luthier work and reliable service.