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Rental Pricing & Information
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3 Months
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12 months
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| One Easy Payment |  |
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| Accrue Store Credit | |
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| Includes Maintenance | |
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| Includes Repair* | |
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| Includes Delivery** | |
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| No Credit Check! | |
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| Two Months Free! |  |
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| Violins / Small Violas | $59.98 | $199.94 |
| Large Violas | $84.27 | $280.91 |
| Cellos | $139.64 | $465.48 |
| Basses | $191.60 | $638.68 |
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All prices include tax |
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We offer billing in either 3-month or 12-month increments. In other words, you can choose to pay for 3 or 12 months at a time. With the 12-month option, you only pay for 10 months and GET TWO MONTHS FREE! Please note, the rental contract is not a rent-to-own agreement. However, with every rental payment, you will accrue rental credit that can be applied toward the purchase of the rental instrument or any other instrument of the same kind that we have in stock.
Maintenance is included in the rental price and covers the replacement of broken strings, bridges, and bows, as well as most minor damage to the instrument. Major damage will incur an additional fee. Complete maintenance details are provided in the contract.
Rental instruments for beginner orchestra students for the 2025-2026 school year can be reserved now. If you reserve an instrument at this time, your credit card will be charged for the initial rental period fee and any additional rental supplies purchased. However, the rental term will not start until August 15, 2025. The instrument and accessories will be delivered before the beginning of the school year, provided the reservation is made at least one week before the start of school. Once you complete your rental information, we will inform you if your rental qualifies for delivery.**
The 'School Kit,' offered for beginner orchestra students, includes all teacher-recommended accessories and is available for purchase. This typically consists of the method book used by the school, a music stand, rosin, a shoulder rest for violins and violas or a rock stop for cellos and basses.
Instrument Demonstration & Sizing
Instrument Sizing Guide (click here)
Questions about renting?
Do I need to know the size of instrument before I rent?
Yes. Your teacher can size the student for the instrument, or we can do it here.
What is the quality of your instruments?
Our instruments are considered premium in the student instrument arena. They are all handmade, and we are very proud of them. They are professionally set up with Dominant Strings on violins, and Helicore strings on violas, cellos, and basses. We model ourselves as the Southwest Airlines of the orchestra community: providing high-quality instruments that kids are proud to play and show, all at a great value.
Do you charge interest on your contract?
No, we don't charge interest or any other hidden fees. Period!
What is your experience in the orchestra community?
We have been involved in the orchestra community for two decades. Our concentration and expertise are solely on orchestra instruments. We do not rent or sell band instruments. We love the orchestra community and are committed to it.
What does instrument maintenance cover?
Maintenance covers the replacement of broken strings, bridges, bows, and pretty much everything that can break on the instrument. Complete details of the maintenance agreement are on the back page of the contact. Maintenance does not cover the book, stand, shoulder rest, or any other purchased supplies.
Do you deliver the instrument to the school?
All instruments reserved at least one week before the beginning of the school year will be delivered to the school before the first day of school. Instruments rented after school starts can be taken at the time of rental or delivered to the school.
What is the school kit and do I need to buy it?
The school kit includes rosin, the method book used by the school, a music stand, and a shoulder rest for violins and violas or a rock stop for cellos and basses. These are the items you will need to play and care for your instrument, as well as things the teachers will require you to have. We provide the school kits at a reduced price to our renters. Prices may vary by ISD due to director requirements. You can buy the items individually if you already have some of them, or you do not have to buy the kit at all.
What do I do if I have a broken string or other maintenance needs?
For minor issues, you can either come by our store or, if we service your ISD, you can call us ahead of time, and we will fix the problem at school or bring the instrument back to fix in our shop.
What if I want to buy my instrument?
The rental contract is not a rent to own contract; however, we will allow you to apply 50% of every rental payment (not including tax) toward the purchase of your instrument or one of our step-up instruments at non-inflated prices.