Wade’s Guitar Shop has been a cornerstone of Milwaukee’s East Side music scene since 1989, when owner Wade Starck established his reputation for expertise in guitars spanning all eras. The shop specializes in vintage guitar work, with Wade and his team bringing decades of hands-on experience to every instrument repair that comes through the door.

As both a retailer of fine instruments and a full-service repair facility, Wade’s has built its reputation on educating customers and providing expert guitar setup and maintenance services. The shop’s luthier services cover everything from basic fretwork and adjustments to comprehensive restorations of vintage instruments. This dual focus on sales and repair work gives their guitar tech team unique insight into what makes each instrument perform at its best.

Thursday is dedicated exclusively to customer repair work, allowing the team to focus entirely on instrument repair without interruption. With a no-pressure approach and a genuine passion for the craft, Wade’s Guitar Shop has earned the trust of Milwaukee guitarists for over three decades, maintaining instruments ranging from contemporary models to treasured vintage pieces.