Plimoth Violins: Repairs, Lessons and Fine Strings

Plimoth Violins is a musical instrument repair shop, music school and violin shop at 58 Main St, Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360, in the Plymouth Village Historic District. Founded in 2018 by luthier and owner Hollis Greene, the shop was opened with violin and viola teacher Angelica Vendetti. Greene brings more than 40 years of experience to the business, which focuses on violins, violas and cellos rather than general musical instruments. The shop describes itself as a fine strings shop serving Plymouth and the South Shore.

The main service is the care of string instruments, including maintenance, repairs and restoration. That can include string adjustments, bow and instrument appraisals, and work on older instruments or family heirlooms. One example shared by customers involved restoring a great-grandfather’s violin and repairing a crack at the base of the neck. Plimoth Violins also follows a “Repair Before You Replace” approach, which is useful if an instrument has sentimental value or needs a careful assessment before you consider buying another one. New instruments are available to purchase, and the shop also offers Wittner compensation sticker installation to help manage humidity-related issues.

The atmosphere described in reviews is personal and workshop-focused, with customers regularly mentioning Greene’s patience, clear explanations and attention to detail. Google Maps currently shows a 5/5 rating from 139 reviews, with comments also noting transparent pricing and quick turnaround times, including some same-day or weekend repairs. The shop is appointment-only, so it is sensible to contact Plimoth Violins before travelling. General shop hours are listed as 10:00 am to 5:00 pm from Tuesday to Saturday, with Mondays and Sundays closed. The onsite workshop is available by appointment from Monday to Saturday. Music lessons for beginners and advanced players are offered at the Downtown Plymouth location, with in-person lessons running Monday to Thursday from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm during the Spring 2026 programme. Curbside collection, delivery, in-store purchases and in-shop services are available; wheelchair-accessible parking and cheque payments are also listed.