All instrument rentals begin with an initial 3-month rental period.

Violin or Viola with case and bow: $90 + sales tax ($5.40) and optional insurance ($30).

Euro Basic Oil Varnished Cello with case and bow and set-up: $150 + sales tax ($9.00) and optional insurance ($36.00).

Euro Standard Oil Varnished Cello with case and bow and set-up: $204 + sales tax ($12.24) and optional insurance ($45.00).

After the initial 3-month rental period, fees per month are:

Violin or Viola: $35 per month + tax ($2.10) & insurance ($10.00).

Euro Basic Cello: $55 per month + tax ($3.30) & insurance ($12.00).

Euro Standard Cello: $74 per month + tax ($4.44) & insurance ($15.00).

Option to Purchase: Renters may purchase the instrument and rental payments will be applied to the purchase price (first year – 100%; second year – an additional 20%; third year – an additional 20%).

Contact Charles Magby at Fine Violins Ltd. for additional rental and purchase details.

There’s nothing more exciting than purchasing your own string instrument. However, you may want to consider renting an instrument until you’ve had time to consider your personal musical needs and the many instruments available.

Fine Violins offers quality instruments and accessories for all string musicians. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we will provide you with a variety of instruments, bows, cases, strings, rosin and other items necessary to create all styles of music. The instruments selected for this program are created from the finest quality woods, assuring the proper tone, comfort and pleasure to the customer.

The Fine Violins’ rental program begins with an initial three-month rental fee for a violin or viola with case and bow. An initial three-month rental program is also available for a cello, case, bow. Sales tax will be added to the rental fees and instrument insurance is optional but encouraged. After the initial rental period and initial fees are paid, a fee per month payment schedule will be implemented. Billing statements in 3 month increments will be mailed to the renter before the end of the initial three-month period and will be due on the renewal date. Late fees will be applied to accounts 30 days past due.

During the length of the rental program, Fine Violins retains ownership of the instruments. The renter has an option of either returning the instrument after the initial rental period or renewing the rental agreement on a tri-monthly basis.

Lost or stolen instruments will be the sole responsibility of the renter. Any payments to date may be applied to the cost of replacement.

We offer an option to purchase the rented instrument as well. Rental payments to date, excluding insurance and tax, may be applied to the purchase price of the instrument. Further, if the instrument is purchased within the initial twelve months, a 15% discount will be applied to the final purchase price. 

Contact Fine Violins at (203) 453-2011 with questions and to request a sample copy of the Renter’s Agreement. Or visit Charles Magby at the Fine Violins shop at 310 Stepstone Hill Road, Guilford, Connecticut.