Why use our rental scheme?
For many parents, the initial outlay of a really good quality instrument can persuade them away from buying one, usually because they are unsure whether their child will stick at it.
 Low quality instruments - which are within easy financial reach - are usually a false economy (see our article here). Better quality instruments, on the other hand, are easier to play, more reliable, and have a better re-sale value. A good instrument can really encourage a beginner when they're starting out, while bad instruments are often harder to play and can be demoralising - not what your child needs.
Our scheme means that your child can try an instrument to see whether it's what they want to play, without having to commit to a purchase. All instruments on our rental scheme are made by major manufacturers who are known for their excellent quality and design.
How does the scheme work?
 All instruments on our rental scheme are brand new and fully set up in our workshop, to ensure that your child gets the best possible start. After your child has tried the instrument to see how they get on, you have the option of buying. This scheme is open to anyone aged 18 and under and in full-time education.
To get started, you make an initial payment which covers a four month period, including insurance and maintenance. At the end of this four months, you can either purchase the instrument, return it to us, or try it again for another four months.
- If you decide to return it, that's fine - just bring or send the instrument back to us with no hassle.
- If you decide to buy it, great! We'll give you a discount off our normal shop price, and the instrument becomes yours!
- If you choose to try it again, the payment for the next four months is the same as it was for the the first four months. At the end of this period, you will need to decide whether to purchase (with a further discount) or return the instrument. Our scheme runs for a maximum of 8 months†
† Except agreements for the Jupiter JFL313S "Prodigy" flute, which are on a "rolling rental". After you have rented for a minimum of 8 months, you qualify for a 10% discount off a Jupiter JFL515ES flute.
How To Apply
- Download our pricing leaflet. (This leaflet is in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format - to read it you'll need Adobe Reader, which is free and can be downloaded here.)
- Download and print an agreement form
- Choose an instrument for your child, and fill in the agreement form. Please use the cardholder's name and address.
- Return the completed form to us, with two copies of proofs of address* - you can do this by fax, post or email
- Once we've received the form, and subject to a credit check, we will send you the instrument by next day delivery (for most orders received before 1pm)
Postage and packing (next working day) is £10.95.
* We require two proofs of address. Photocopies are fine. We accept:
• Bank statement • Credit card statement • Insurance documents • Driving license • Council tax bill • Utility bill (but not a mobile phone bill).
ABRIDGED TERMS & CONDITIONS
(Please see agreement form for full terms)
- Open to anyone aged 18 and under and in full-time education
- Payment is required by debit or credit card. We do not accept Visa Electron or Solo.
- A debit or credit card number will be recorded on the agreement form for security
- All instruments remain our property until paid for in full or returned
- All instruments are insured on our specialist policy. A £25.00 excess applies to any claim.
- Late return and/or payments will attract a surcharge of £15.00 per week overdue
Also see
First Time Buyer's Guide
Pre-Owned Instruments |
