Store Manager & Luthier
phil@davesguitar.com

With a love of all things music and guitar, I attended Southeast Technical College in Red Wing MN and graduated with a degree in Guitar Building and Repair as well as Advanced Guitar Construction and Production.

After graduation, I started working at Dave’s as a full time Luthier in 2012 and after six years at Dave’s La Crosse, I moved back to my hometown to open the Milwaukee location.  Now, over a decade at DGS, I mainly handle the day-to-day operations of the store and the more in-depth repairs/restorations.

I love to talk vintage guitars and models people have forgotten about and although less often than it used
to be, you can usually find something interesting on my bench any day of the week. 

Assistant Store Manager & Luthier
ed@davesguitar.com

Hello there! My name is Ed Muzia, and I’ve worked for Dave’s Guitar Shop since 2017. After completing my schooling at Galloup School of Lutherie, I apprenticed under a local luthier in Milwaukee for about 2 years. Once Dave’s Guitar Shop started gaining some traction in Milwaukee, my boss suggested trying to get a job alongside Phil as a repair tech. One phone interview and one bench test later, I had the job at Dave’s. I have slowly worked my way up the ladder from repair tech & sales to assistant store manager. I am thankful for the crew I have working alongside me every day and am honored to be part of the Dave's Guitar Shop family.

Sales & Bass Specialist
cody@davesguitar.com

I’m the left hand of the Dave’s Milwaukee Megazord, holding down the low end. I have over 20 years of bass playing and other experience.
Yeah I’ve been around the world a bit, here and there. To sum it up, you can’t. I’ll leave you with a quote from my favorite spam email:
“Until our destinies intertwine anew, may your days be filled with moments of grace, kindness, and profound connection."  -Hanmann Chad

Luthier

Howdy! Sean here! I began my full time music career here in Milwaukee in 2008, attending UW Milwaukee for Music Education and working as an engineer at The Beat House and The Laboratory recording studios. Soon after, I worked on two studio albums and toured the world as a pro tools engineer and assistant tour manager for R&B singer Eric Benet.
In 2012 I Moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where I joined a few bands, laid some “sick riffs” down as a studio musician, and ultimately started my career as a luthier.
Now I’m back in Milwaukee after 12 years away, excited to be a part of the DGS team and the community of musicians that inspired me from the start.

Luthier & Store Elf

Hi!  I've worked at Dave's since 2022, learning from Phil and Ed to work on guitars in the shop.  Before that I worked on repairing classical string instruments, as I grew up playing violin before guitar peaked my interest when I was about 16.  I started attending Lawrence University in the fall of 2023, but on my weekends at home I spend my Saturdays at my bench in the shop, setting up guitars and talking about
reality tv.  My favorite part about working at Dave's is the customers - musicians are weird!

Sales & Photography

I'm Michael and I've been a part of the Dave's Guitar team since October of 2023. My passion for the 6-string started like many young folk: receiving Guitar Hero II for my 12th birthday. Rock 'n' roll became my addiction, and to this day, it's a huge part of who I am. I love guitars of all shapes and sizes, but my heart falls for the voluptuous round mound of vintage Ovations. Working at Dave's has been a blast and I've been taught so much about guitar learning alongside Phil and Ed on the bench. The knowledge graciously passed on to me every day is something I am very thankful for and I am proud to be on such an outstanding team!

Sales

My name's Wally, just like Cher. I play guitar for The Keystones. Let's find you a guitar!

Sales

Hey there! I'm Jeremy and I'm happy to help you find your next favorite piece of gear at Dave's. I've been playing both guitar and violin for over twenty years, and play professionally around Milwaukee and Chicago in a number of jobbing and original groups. I would gladly share any input from a fellow player's perspective! If you need your psych rock fix, check out my band Shadeseeker sometime!