Obviously we realise that paying several hundred pounds for an instrument which you may not get on with is not particularly appealing. We offer a rental scheme for beginners which, provided you are having lessons on your chosen instrument, you can opt for. The scheme gives you up to 6 months for 20% of the cost of the instrument. After the 6 months, you may return the instrument to us if it has not been a success. If your trial period has been successful you can make the final payment and the instrument becomes yours.
In future years, if you require an up-grade we would be happy to part-exchange this for a more expensive instrument.
We often have ex-rental and second hand instruments available for rental or purchase at lower prices. Just call the shop to find out what we have available.
We also have a list of instrumental teachers available, although we do not assume any responsibility for any of them.
Guide to Rental Charges
| Purchase Price | 6-month rental | Final Payment | |
Trumpets |
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| Jupiter 408L | £350 | £70 | £280 |
| Yamaha 2330 | £420 | £84 | £336 |
Cornets |
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| Jupiter | £450 | £90 | £360 |
| Yamaha 2330 | £633 | £126.60 | £506.40 |
Tenor Horns |
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| Rosetti | £339 | £67.80 | £271.20 |
Trombones |
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| Jupiter 232 | £499 | £99.80 | £399.20 |
| Bach | £550 | £110 | £440 |
Flutes |
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| Trevor James 3031EA | £350 | £70 | £280 |
| Jupiter | £450 | £90 | £360 |
| T. James (Curved & Straight Head) | £425 | £85 | £340 |
| Trevor James PR-E | £550 | £110 | £440 |
| Yamaha 211D | £595 | £119 | £476 |
Clarinets |
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| Jupiter | £350 | £70 | £280 |
| Yamaha 2555 | £518 | £103.60 | £414.40 |
Alto Saxophones |
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| T. James Classic | £525 | £105 | £420 |
| Jupiter 567 | £650 | £130 | £520 |
Violins |
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| Stentor II (all sizes 1/16-4/4) | £145 | £29 | £116 |
| Hidersine – Vivente (1/2-4/4) | £145 | £29 | £116 |
| Hisersine – Piacenza 4/4 | £230 | £46 | £184 |
| Stentor Conservatoire – all sizes (RRP £256) | £230 | £46 | £184 |
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French Horns |
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| Yamaha Single F | £1,400 | £280 | £1,120 |
| Rosetti Kinder Horn | £395 | £79 | £316 |
Euphoniums |
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| Rosetti (4-valve) | £725 | £145 | £580 |
Baritones |
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| Rosetti | £379 | £75.80 | £303.20 |
Tubas |
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| Rosetti (ex-rental) | £850 | £170 | £680 |
| Rosetti (new) | £1,225 | £245 | £980 |
Oboes |
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| Yamaha (RRP £1,687) | £1,400 | £280 | £1,120 |
| Howarth Student | £1,400 | £280 | £1,120 |
| Ex-rental Buffet (1 only) | £795 | £159 | £636 |
Tenor Saxophones |
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| Trevor James Classic | £725 | £145 | £580 |
| Trevor James Alpha | £450 | £90 | £360 |
Violas |
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| Piacenza | £290 | £58 | £232 |
Cellos |
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| Stentor II 1/8 size | £440 | £88 | £352 |
| Stentor II ¼ size | £460 | £92 | £368 |
| Stentor II ½ size | £485 | £97 | £388 |
| Stentor II ¾ size | £540 | £108 | £432 |
| Stentor II Full Size | £560 | £112 | £448 |
Harp |
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| Glenluce 29 string | £450 | £90 | £360 |
All prices include VAT and are liable to change without notification. Three-month rental prices are also available – please ask for details. After the initial three or six month term, instruments must be purchased or returned.
EX-RENTAL INSTRUMENTS ARE OFTEN AVAILABLE AT LOWER PRICES