INSTRUMENT RENTALS

A440 offers excellent-quality violins, violas, and cellos for rent in all sizes.
Basses are available for rent in 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 sizes.

ALL INSTRUMENT RENTALS INCLUDE:

  • Expert set-ups and repairs by our in-house staff

  • Free upgrade to larger sizes as your child grows

  • Automatic enrollment in A440’s generous rental credit program — see details below

RENTAL CREDIT

A440’s equity-building rental credit program allows you to apply rental payments toward a future instrument purchase. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a rent-to-own program, and A440’s rental instruments are not for sale.

How Rental Credit Works:

  • Rental credit equals the total of all rental payments made, minus the insurance portion.

  • You may apply up to one year of rental credit toward 50% of the purchase price of a new instrument.

  • Sales tax is calculated on the full value of the instrument at the time of purchase, because no tax is levied on rental fees.

  • Credit remains active for one full year after your rental contract ends.

  • Families and clients with multiple rental contracts may combine credits.

  • Credit cannot be used for:

    • Rental-grade or consignment instruments

    • Bows, accessories, or repair services

  • Rental credit is forfeited if your account goes into collections.

RENTAL INSURANCE

Your instrument rental includes insurance that covers:

  • Normal wear and tear (scratches, open seams, minor breakage)

  • Adjustments to the soundpost, bridge, or pegs

  • String replacement

Instrument insurance does not cover:

  • Bow rehairing

  • Rosin or other accessories

PLEASE NOTE: If the instrument is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair, (i.e., repair costs exceed the total value of the instrument), the renter is responsible for the full replacement value of the instrument.

TERMS & PRICING

  • Rental contracts are for a three-month period and automatically renew each quarter.

  • Payment is due on the first day of each rental period.

  • A five-day grace period is provided before a $5 late fee is charged.

  • We do not prorate charges — once the grace period expires, the renter is responsible for full payment of the upcoming rental period.

  • View a Sample Rental Agreement Here

STANDARD INSTRUMENT RENTAL PRICING

  • Violin $75 per quarter ($65 + $10) rental + insurance

  • Viola $80 per quarter ($70 + $10)

  • Cello $125 per quarter ($110 + $15)

  • Bass $185 per quarter ($155 + $30)

VIRTUOSO INSTRUMENT RENTAL PRICING

  • Violin $115 per quarter ($100 + $15) rental + insurance

  • Viola $120 per quarter ($105 + $15)\

  • Cello $165 per quarter ($130 + $35)