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Tuesday 11am - 6pm Wednesday 11am - 6pm Thursday 11am - 6pm Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

Kal-Tone Musical Instrument Co.

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Kal-Tone Musical Instrument Co.

Kal-Tone (also home of Charters Guitars) offers quality repair services, incl. amplifiers, a well as retail sales located downtown Kalamazoo on the mall.

Ry Charters-owner, luthier since 1998.

11/03/2026

Yes, we buy/sell/trade. But that’s often more than just transactional. There are people and memories attached to these musical tools and we take that seriously. We listen, advise, and offer. Having respect for the customer, instrument, and the moment helps everyone involved. And ultimately, we get the privilege of finding new homes for these cherished pieces being part of the continuum. We are in the service business.
Many thanks to Jutta Wilberding for choosing to work with us. John’s guitars will be run through the shop and ready for new homes soon.

10/29/2026

We spend so much time with our customers dream guitars that we sometimes forget to show you the amazing vintage guitars we have available for sale. This 1969 Martin D-28 sounds incredible and plays even better! We buy, sell and trade vintage instruments so bring us your unwanted and neglected guitars and let us help #1969 put the spark back into your music!

10/28/2026

We get to work on the coolest guitars down here at Kal-Tone! This Silvertone 1457 is on the bench for some much needed maintenance. Do you have an old guitar or amplifier that could use some love? Ready to move your instrument to a new generation of artists? Let us help you bring new life to that old piece of history.

10/24/2026

Well loved guitars sometimes need a little extra love! We are so lucky to work on amazing pieces of history like this vintage gold top Gibson Les Paul. Stop by the shop at 354 S Kalamazoo Mall to see what we are working on and let us show you how good your favorite instrument can really be!

10/22/2026

Ready for the display window as soon as the sun's direct heat is out of there.

10/22/2026

Good Morning! The surgery went well and I'm feeling much better. I"ll be ready for a new home shortly. I'm a late 50s early 60s Gibson LG2. Plays well with kids and other guitars.

10/01/2026

One piece at a time…
I heard stories about Gibson workers lowering parts from the third floor to their friends waiting on the train tracks. It looks like these Brazilian rosewood sides were cut then reglued in order to be smuggled out. Anyone else out there have a handmade not Gibson?

09/25/2026

Mark Morris of with his recently acquired Wave . Having musicians and friends that we admire play your guitars is about as good as it gets!

09/25/2026

Thanks to all of you who have been coming in the past month as we've been opened back up. We're working on getting a hanging sign and window lettering as well as the website rebuilt before we start really advertising and promoting the shop. In the meantime, there's plenty of work and customers to keep us busy! But just a reminder that we're open Tu-Fr 11-6, and Sat 10-2. All are welcome. -Ry

Address

354 S Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.chartersguitars.com/, http://www.kaltone.com/

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