Over the years, we have consulted professional musicians, private teachers, and music educators to create a rental program with the highest level of service and quality in the area. We work closely with our vendors, hand selecting only the best examples, and have specific models developed exclusively for our shop. When instruments arrive in our workshop, we perform precision set-ups to maximize the sound quality and play-ability.
An instrument that sounds good and plays easily can certainly inspire a student to practice. Our goal is to give every student a chance to learn on an instrument that inspires them to want to play!
We don’t believe in renting low quality instruments and it’s our goal to make it affordable for anyone to rent from us.
Instead of offering different levels of instruments at varying price points, we rent one level of instrument that combines high quality materials, playability and value to help students maximize their potential. A high-quality and professionally set-up instrument makes it easier for students to learn musical techniques and progress faster. (*Select from many options if requested)
If you are ready to rent, click the button below or scroll down the page for additional rental program details.
RENTALs
We work hard to keep prices low and provide exceptional value for our rental kits all the while maintaining a simple, hassle-free, rental experience.
RENTAL RATES
Violin/Viola - $30/$40month
Cello - $60/month
Bass - $80/month
^Sales tax not included. Monthly rentals require 2 month non-refundable payment at time of rental and are automatically billed once the monthly payments start.
RENTAL INSTRUMENTS
For violins and violas we rent our WVS Protege & Artist 500 series, which retail for $960 and $1450 respectively. For cellos and basses we rent our Artist 500 and E95 series, which retail for $1600+ - $2800+. By renting instruments of this caliber, we give students the opportunity to learn on high-quality, professionally set-up instruments at a fraction of the cost.
RENTAL PROGRAM FEATURES
FREE STARTER KIT WITH EVERY RENTAL
Included for free with every rental is a music stand, rosin, polish cloth, method book, music folder, shoulder rest for violin and viola, and end-pin stoppers for cello and bass, a savings of over $50.00.
Method Books: Your student's teacher will be the one to tell you the book to choose:
All for Strings
Essential Elements
Measures of Success
Strictly Strings
String Basics
Suzuki Method
FREE MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT COVERAGE
Also included for no extra charge is maintenance and replacement coverage. You are not responsible for any accidental damage that may happen to the instrument, bow or case. Broken strings are replaced at no additional cost. If repair is needed or an instrument is lost or stolen, Wyatt Violin Shop will fix or replace it at no additional cost (Police report is required in the event of theft). When your rental requires servicing simply come into our shop during business hours or call us to arrange the quickest and most efficient means of repair or replacement. Misuse or intentional abuse is not covered. See rental agreement for full details.
EARN RENTAL CREDIT TOWARDS PURCHASE
Our rental program is a rent-to-rent program with an earned rental credit, NOT a rent-to-own program. We will apply 100% of your rental payments towards, up-to, 50% of the purchase price of any one full size violin, viola, cello, or bass sold from our shop. There is no limit to the amount you may accumulate and you start building equity from your first payment. All subsequent payments a customer makes towards rental fees accumulate as rental equity, with no limit to how long you can rent.
Example 1: You have paid $350.00 towards violin rental fees, and you decide to purchase our Artist 500 Violin retailing for $950.00, your rental equity amount of $350 will be deducted from the purchase price, leaving a balance of $600 plus tax.
Example 2: You have paid $500.00 towards violin rental fees and you decide to purchase the Artist 500 Violin for $950.00. Your accumulated rental equity of $500 is over the 50% threshold of rental credit that can be used towards an instrument purchase. $475 will be deducted from the purchase price, leaving a balance of $475 plus tax.
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
MONTHLY
Payment due on a monthly basis. Your first payment will be a two month up front charge plus any applicable taxes and shipping fees. After 60 days your credit/debit card will be charged every month for the following amounts plus applicable taxes.
Violin/Viola - $30
Cello - $60
Bass - $80
YEARLY
Our standing discount for upfront annual payment offers twelve months of instrument rental for the price of ten. If you decide to terminate your rental agreement before the 12 months are up, you will be refunded for the remaining months. You will be billed a one time fee below plus applicable taxes.
Violin/Viola - $
Cello - $
Bass - $
*The two free months are applied to the end of the rental period. If you return your rental 10 months into the rental period, or later, there will be no refund. If you return the instrument before 9 months have expired we will refund the applicable amount based on your rental start month. Rentals are month by month and are refunded as such, if you return in the middle of the month you will not be refunded a portion of your monthly payment.