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A Plus Violins is the online sales channel of Master Hand Violin Shop in the United States, positioned as a string-instrument e-commerce store for a broader customer base. The site sells violins, violas, cellos, double basses, and bows, covering entry-level, intermediate, and professional instruments, as well as antique, collectible, and new modern instruments. According to the site text, the shop’s history dates back to 1976, and owner Elizabeth “Betty” Ecklund has more than 40 years of experience in repair and sales.
Its core value is not marketplace matching, but vertically curated inventory and professional setup. The site emphasizes that every listed instrument is inspected by staff and given appropriate tonal adjustments so it is playable upon arrival. The catalog includes many clearance instruments made in China, with brands or workshops such as Zhang, Snow, and West Coast Strings, making it suitable for students upgrading their instruments and buyers with specific tonal preferences.
Products are priced individually. The site currently has a “retirement clearance” promotion, with example prices ranging from around $600 to $4,600. Buyers in Illinois are required to pay sales tax, while buyers in other regions are responsible for any applicable taxes themselves; international orders may also incur duties and import taxes.
The advantages are its strong professional background, focused product category, detailed item descriptions, and 10-day full refund policy. The drawbacks are that the site is in a retirement clearance phase, so long-term supply is uncertain; it no longer offers an instrument trial period, meaning customers must purchase first and return if needed; and for international shipping, the strings, bridge, and soundpost are removed, so buyers must reinstall and set up the instrument after delivery.
It is best suited to students, advancing players, teachers, or collectors in the United States and other deliverable regions, especially users who want to buy string instruments vetted by a professional shop. It is not a third-party seller marketplace and is not suitable as a multi-vendor e-commerce channel.
The main site text does not provide information on access from mainland China, payment options, or direct shipping to China. Other international regions need to contact the shop for confirmation, so its access status is considered unknown.
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