The best guitar stores in Michigan
Ranked by the players who actually walk in and plug in — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 38,087 reviews of Michigan stores. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true guitar & music stores only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 American Jewelry & Loan - Pontiac
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews · Pontiac, MI
“Very helpful and friendly staff. Thanks Nate’s of being focused on just profits this place works with you and gives u the best value for your money. Definitely have a forever costu…” — Dennis
#2 Motor City Guitar
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,124 reviews · Waterford Township, MI
Sprawling music shop featuring guitars, amps, drums and pro audio gear, plus repairs.
“Very prompt, respectfully curtious customer service in the best perceived etiquette I've ever seen. I was pleased with the attentive with the staff and they're EXCELLENT, response …” — Monica
#3 Shar Music
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,035 reviews · Ann Arbor, MI
Retailer of string instruments, including violins, violas and cellos as well as sheet music.
“Hello, Let me start off by saying that it is very unfortunate that several people have left poor reviews regarding their experiences with SHAR music. Second, I came in on 10/23/25 …” — Todd
#4 Guitar Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,411 reviews · Southfield, MI
Retail chain selling guitars, amps, keyboards and drums, plus repairs.
“I came into Guitar Center on 9/4, I had very little knowledge and a lot of questions on the product I was interested in. Reuben was more than helpful answering all the questions he…” — Max
#5 Elderly Instruments
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews · Lansing, MI
“I had a tenor banjo that belonged to my grandfather who passed away in 1939. It didn't seem very honoring to him to have it continue to deteriorate in storage and I know next to no…” — Doug
#6 Meyer Music
4.7 ★★★★★ 457 reviews · Grand Rapids, MI
Longstanding musical equipment store offering rentals and repairs, plus a large selection of sheet music.
“I’ve been getting instruments and repair service from Meyer Music for literally my entire life. There has been other competitors in the GR area for some time (I.e. Marshall Music).…” — Matthew
#7 B's Music Shop
4.8 ★★★★★ 342 reviews · Mt Pleasant, MI
Vibrant music shop, with some vinyl records and gear for sale, plus instrument repair and music lessons.
“Super welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. Answered all of my questions and gave great advice. Didn't have exactly what I was looking for, but offered to have it ordered an…” — Mark
#8 Rock City Music Company
4.8 ★★★★★ 333 reviews · Livonia, MI
Laid-back and friendly shop for guitarists stocking acoustic and electric models, plus lessons, repairs and a pinball machine.
“Huge shout out to Dave and Lauren. My daughter has been playing a ukulele at school and wanted to save up for her own. Big learning moment for her as we talked in the car about why…” — Rob
#9 Herter Music Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 340 reviews · Bay City, MI
Long-running store offering a range of instruments, including pianos, plus rentals and repair services.
“I am just starting to learn to play guitar and my teacher, Mary is fantastic. She is kind, and patient. We've only had 2 "sessions" but I can already tell i would like to learn wit…” — David
#10 Meridian Winds
4.9 ★★★★★ 259 reviews · Okemos, MI
Repair shop specializing in saxophones, trumpets, clarinets and horns, along with bassoons and wind instruments.
“I went here to buy my first professional clarinet prior to my college auditions and was very impressed with the service! Sarah, the clarinet specialist, was so helpful and had exce…” — Julia