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Pursell Lutherie

4.8(174)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 174 reviews (Google rating)Music Store
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
(248) 439-0700 Directions purselllutherie.com

Quick facts

Pursell Lutherie is a music store at 23430 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI, open Mon–Sat from 11:00 AM. Call +1248-439-0700 for details.

Address
23430 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone
+1248-439-0700
Hours today
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

About Pursell Lutherie

Pursell Lutherie is a music store at 23430 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, specializing in acoustic stringed instruments. Its selection includes guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, banjos and the full range of violin-family instruments, along with strings and accessories. For readers of this Royal Oak, MI guide, the business’s location is in Ferndale rather than within the city. The small business welcomes children and offers in-store pickup and on-site services, but not delivery.

Repair and restoration are part of the shop’s work. Its full-scale workshop is run by Andrew Pursell, a luthier with more than 20 years of working experience. Music lessons are available for beginners through advanced players. The store has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 170 reviews.

Known for

  • Acoustic stringed instruments
  • Full range of violin-family instruments
  • Repair and restoration workshop
  • Lessons for beginners through advanced players
  • Strings and instrument accessories

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Every time I've contemplated giving a different luthier or instrument store a shot, I always just wind up going back to Pursell. I no longer bother going anywhere else and just go straight there.”

    — Brian Weisserman, August 12, 2026 · google

  • “What a neat place! I love how they host guitar workshops and concerts.”

    — Jim from Ann Arbor, August 1, 2026 · google

  • “Pursell Lutherie is the first phone call I make if I have any technical work to be done on a guitar. Twice have I given them a guitar for a pro set up and twice have I received an instrument that absolutely played better upon return. Qui…”

    — Lou Kondek, June 21, 2026 · google

  • “I had a mixed experience at Pursells. I brought in 4 guitars to each get a setup and some miscellaneous service work. Pros - the staff were very nice, the store had a good selection of reasonably priced equipment too. Everyone treated m…”

    — Nope, May 24, 2026 · google

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Pursell Lutherie — frequently asked

Is Pursell Lutherie open on Mondays?
Yes — Pursell Lutherie is open Monday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Where is Pursell Lutherie?
Pursell Lutherie is at 23430 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220.
What is the phone number for Pursell Lutherie?
You can reach Pursell Lutherie on +1248-439-0700.

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