Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Guitar Shop in Denton, TX
Little d Guitars has been serving Denton's music community since 1999, offering expert repair, customization, and sales of stringed instruments. Founded by master luthier Gregory Lange, our shop combines decades of craftsmanship with a passion for musical artistry. We specialize in guitar repairs, setups, and custom builds while maintaining a curated inventory of vintage and modern instruments. Located one mile north of Denton's historic square, we provide personalized service for musicians at every skill level. Our expertise spans acoustic and electric guitars, basses, banjos, and amplifiers, with a focus on both functionality and tonal excellence.We pride ourselves on fostering Denton's vibrant music scene through hands-on expertise and community engagement. With over 25 years of direct experience, we ensure every instrument receives meticulous attention to detail. Our services extend to both professional musicians and hobbyists seeking quality instruments or repairs. We maintain transparent communication throughout every transaction and service process. Our commitment to craftsmanship remains rooted in Gregory Lange's artistic background and technical training.
Services
Guitar Sales
Instrument Repairs
Custom Builds
Setup Services
Amplifier Sales
Stringed Instrument Consignment
Vintage Guitar Restoration
Pickup Installation
Fret Work
Case Sales
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of luthier expertise from Gregory Lange
- Our shop provides custom guitar building services
- We maintain a curated inventory of vintage and modern instruments
- We specialize in precise instrument setup and repair
- Our team serves both professional musicians and hobbyists
Services
Guitar Sales
We offer a curated selection of vintage and modern stringed instruments including electric and acoustic guitars, basses, and banjos. Our inventory features both collectible vintage models and reliable modern instruments for all skill levels. Each instrument undergoes professional evaluation to ensure playability and tonal quality.
Custom Builds
Gregory Lange creates custom guitars and stringed instruments tailored to individual musician's specifications. This service combines traditional luthier craftsmanship with modern tonal requirements. Each custom build receives personalized attention to wood selection, electronics, and ergonomic design preferences.
Instrument Repairs
We provide comprehensive repair services for all stringed instruments including crack repairs, fret replacement, and structural restoration. Our expertise handles both minor maintenance and major restoration projects while preserving original instrument characteristics. Repairs follow industry-standard practices for structural integrity.
Setup Services
Professional setup services improve playability through precise adjustments to neck relief, string height, and intonation. We address fret wear through leveling and polishing while optimizing pickup positioning for electric instruments. Each setup ensures optimal performance for the musician's playing style.
Amplifier Sales
Our shop offers amplifier sales featuring both vintage and modern models suitable for various musical styles. We provide expert matching of amplifiers to instruments for optimal tonal synergy. The selection includes both boutique and production models with demonstrated reliability.
People
Gregory Lange
Owner & Master Luthier
Gregory Lange combines sculpture training with decades of guitar craftsmanship experience. He apprenticed under Christopher Savino before founding Little d Guitars in 1999. His expertise spans instrument repair, custom builds, and vintage restoration while maintaining active involvement in Denton's music community.
Questions
What types of instruments do you sell?
We specialize in electric and acoustic guitars, basses, banjos, and amplifiers from both vintage and modern manufacturers.
Do you offer custom guitar building services?
Yes, master luthier Gregory Lange creates custom instruments tailored to individual specifications and playing preferences.
What repair services do you provide?
We handle all aspects of stringed instrument repair including crack restoration, fret work, electronics installation, and structural maintenance.
Are your instruments professionally maintained?
Every instrument receives professional setup and evaluation to ensure optimal playability and tonal quality before sale.
Reviews (7)
Randy L. Ray
May 25, 2022
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Greg's a really cool guy and does great work at reasonable prices. He also has interesting merchandise for sale. I'll probably get my next banjo here. First I guess I gotta pick up my bass, though.
Kenneth Shaw
Jul 29, 2021
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I've been going to Greg since I've been in Dallas (about 7 years). He's an expert and his prices are very fair. On top of that, he's a great guy!
Eric H.
May 21, 2021
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Best darn musical instrument shop in Texas! Greg is amazing at resurrecting instruments with a talent and attention to detail that cannot be replicated or imitated. 5 out of 5 Denton musicians prefer Little d Guitars.
Greg Waits
Nov 02, 2020
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Gregory always does top quality work. Whenever I am in Denton with a guitar that needs attention, he's the guy. Recommended
Steve Ivy
Jan 08, 2019
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Little D Guitars has moved from the old location downtown but nothing has changed about the welcoming look and feel of the place. It is a rare sort of place where musicians can go and get the straight dope and avoid mass marketing BS. It has a great selection of vintage guitars and other string instruments at reasonable prices! Gregory is the shop owner and he has vast knowledge of the arcane art of old world lutherie.
He was actually classically trained in the art as an apprentice to an old world master craftsman! I can't think of a better place or a more trustworthy person to go to and get your treasured string instrument the repairs it needs!
He was actually classically trained in the art as an apprentice to an old world master craftsman! I can't think of a better place or a more trustworthy person to go to and get your treasured string instrument the repairs it needs!
Charles Peterson
Dec 02, 2017
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After going to Sky's to get a rather expensive education, I went, dubious and guitar in hand to meet the resident Rastafarian at Little d Guitars. After disparaging the previous Maestro, Gregory, he with the rocks in his hair, told me he could set everything right, plus, he would use a power tool to make it sound like a lot a dollars. I said no, no, and as I remember No. After 3 weeks or so, I got a call and was told everything was really going so well, in fact, wouldn't I like a power tool applied to the bridge plate?
It had to be the bridge plate, I told him clearly his Black and Decker was not going to touch my 70 year plus Martin. Communication failure with armed Tool. He routed the bridge, the guitar, beginning at the 12th fret sounds like a descending cat being kicked down a flight of stairs, in the key of A. The B string is quite the opposite. He knows this. He may know very little but he knows this. I wanted the action lower, beginning with Sky. I got worse than nothing from both. Now I have a gentleman in Dallas that is sure, quite sure, I need a neck reset. Do I smell funny?
It had to be the bridge plate, I told him clearly his Black and Decker was not going to touch my 70 year plus Martin. Communication failure with armed Tool. He routed the bridge, the guitar, beginning at the 12th fret sounds like a descending cat being kicked down a flight of stairs, in the key of A. The B string is quite the opposite. He knows this. He may know very little but he knows this. I wanted the action lower, beginning with Sky. I got worse than nothing from both. Now I have a gentleman in Dallas that is sure, quite sure, I need a neck reset. Do I smell funny?
Sj A.
Mar 08, 2016
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Gregory did an awesome job fashioning a new nut for my vintage Fender bass. He did the work on schedule and for a very modest price. He is a kind a gentle soul, and I would absolutely trust him again with any of my instruments. Thanks, Gregory!
