Trade Policy

Any violin, viola, cello, or bass previously purchased from J.R. Judd Violins is guaranteed to be accepted as a trade-in toward future purchase(s). 100% of the instrument’s original sales price will be credited to the new purchase, subject to following conditions:

Terms & Conditions  

The instrument remains in the same condition as when originally sold by J.R. Judd Violins. Normal wear and tear, such as wear to bow hair, strings, finger board, bridge, pegs, minor scratches, and open seams are acceptable. Moderate to major damage such as cracks, broken necks, broken edges, corners, sound post splits, etc…, may either void the trade guarantee or result in a reduction of the instrument’s value, at the sole judgment of J.R. Judd Violins.

A service fee will be assessed as follows*:

Bows will be accepted at 50% of the original value if in good condition. The cost of any necessary repairs will be deducted as follows:  

*Instruments currently in the rental program are exempt from these service fees as the cost for maintenance is covered in the rental insurance charges.

This guarantee is fully transferable, provided the instrument is accompanied by an original sales invoice and/or certificate of sale.

Any new purchase must total an amount greater than that of the trade-in value.

We also accept trade-ins on other items, including bows and instruments not originally purchased at J.R. Judd Violins.  Please contact us for details.