OUR STORY
Owned and operated by Buddy Wiegelman, DR WOODS Guitar Emporium opened its doors in 1993 and has been serving the community ever since. A professional musician, Buddy plays music in and around the Chicagoland area.
His career started as a working musician, playing lead guitar in high-profile rock bands. Over the years, Buddy has played Chicago Fest and opened tours for The Scorpions, Rush, and John Mellencamp.
Buddy served as guitar technician at Washburn for several years, where he inspected and set-up guitars. Buddy began repairing and rebuilding guitars out of his home and now brings his expertise to the public.
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Serving the community
DR WOODS has established itself as a mainstay in the community, providing sound and stage needs for village events, schools, and nonprofits. You can find Buddy at parades, celebrations, and ceremonies, working to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Local bands utilize our short-term rentals, which provide literally everything needed for a stage performance.
We are a meeting place for musicians of all ages and all levels of experience. As such, the Emporium has produced students who earn music scholarships to university. Many of our students turn professional, working in the studio, touring locally and abroad, and recording their own music.
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