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String Instrument Rentals At Fein Violins
Violin, Viola, and Cello Rentals
Teachers tell us we have the BEST sounding, the BEST playing, and the BEST maintained string instrument rentals!
If you can pick up and return your rental instrument at our shop in St. Paul, MN- You can rent a great instrument from us! Sorry, we don't ship rentals.
Soloist Grade Violins and Cellos- Full size and 7/8 size only. Rent a great instrument for far less than buying one. Great for very advanced (and advancing!) players and for auditions, recitals, and special occasions.
Inventory and availability can change weekly, so be sure to call ahead!
Visiting the St. Paul/ Minneapolis area and need a short term rental? Reserve your instrument well in advance. Minimum rental charge is one month.
Rental charges are non-refundable.
Please call (651-228-0783) or text (651-373-1300) before you come to the shop to pick up or drop off a rental instrument.
Not sure what size to get? For Violins & Violas please read our blog post- What size violin does my child need?
For cellos, please measure your child's height and call us with that information.
Violins & Violas:
- Standard Grade violin & viola rental outfit: $33/month plus Sales Tax. ($25 Rental Fee + $8 Service Plan + Sales Tax)
- Higher Quality violin & viola rental outfit : $53/month plus Sales Tax. ($45 Rental Fee + $8 Service Plan + Sales Tax) Offered in 4/4, 7/8, & 3/4 sizes
- Professional Grade violins & violas: $80/month plus Sales Tax. ($65 Rental Fee + $15 Service Plan + Sales Tax) Offered in 4/4 & 7/8 sizes only
- Soloist Grade Violins- 4/4 & 7/8 sizes. Need a great instrument for a recital, concert, audition, special gig, or to accelerate your playing? Rent, or Rent-to-Own one of our best violins! For a month, a year, or longer. The Soloist Grade instruments start at $200/month plus Sales Tax (variable Rental Fee + $50 Service Plan + Sales Tax)
Please call for availability.
Cellos:
- Standard Grade cello rental outfit: $60/month plus Sales Tax. ($45 Rental Fee + $15 Service Plan + Sales Tax)
- Higher Quality cello rental outfit, 4/4, 7/8, & 3/4 size: $80/month plus Sales Tax. ($65 Rental Fee + $15 Service Plan + Sales Tax)
- Professional Grade 4/4 or 7/8 cello rental outfit: $110/month plus Sales Tax. ($85 Rental Fee + $25 Service Plan + Sales Tax)
- Soloist Grade Cellos- 4/4 & 7/8 Need a great instrument for a recital, concert, audition, special gig, or to accelerate your playing? Rent one of our best cellos! For a month, a year, or longer- The Soloist Grade instruments start at $300/month plus Sales Tax (variable Rental Fee + $50 Service Plan + Sales Tax)
Please call for availability.
- Rentals are charged automatically on the 15th of each month. If you start your rental at other times of the month, we'll pro-rate the first payment to get you onto that cycle. Rentals are on a month-to-month basis - no lengthy contracts! Minimum rental charge is one month.
- Service Plan is included with all rentals, and covers ANY AND ALL accidental damage and usage damage to the instrument, case, or bow, and free replacement of broken strings (bow rehairs on a limited basis). Though the Service plan is included in the cost of all rental instruments, it does not add to the Rental Credit. The Service Plan is not optional.
- 100% of your Rental Fee (up to 18 months) accumulates as Rental Credit & can be applied towards the purchase of any of our handmade instruments by D. Albert, F. Costa, Atelier Cremone, or Vintage instruments. Standard, and Upgraded Rental Instruments are not for sale. Visit our instrument pages to see your next step-up instrument.
- Most of our rental instruments are fitted with Wittner FineTune pegs and a carbon composite tailpiece with 4 fine tuners. The Wittner FineTune pegs never slip or stick, making it very easy to keep your instrument in tune. Tune the strings by simply turning the peg. Please do not push or pull on the pegs when tuning or changing a string - the pegs are not removable.
- All of our rental instruments include rosin. Violin & viola outfits include a shoulder rest. Some of our cello outfits have a Polly Mute. Please return these items when you return the rented outfit.
- Coming to Minneapolis/St. Paul for a performance or vacation? Don't trust the airlines with your expensive instrument - rent one! HIGHER QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL, and SOLOIST GRADE rental instruments are available for rent, or rent-to-own, for local clients.
- Rental charges are non-refundable.
- Not sure if you want to make the financial commitment to purchase a high quality stringed instrument? Rent one from us! We have several high quality full size, 7/8, & 3/4 instruments available to rent. Get the playing experience of a handmade, artisan-crafted instrument at a fraction of the cost!
RENTAL CREDIT
During the first 18 months of your rental, ALL of your Rental Fee accumulates as Rental Credit. Your Rental Credit may be applied towards the purchase of any new, handmade instrument from our Atelier Cremone, D. Albert, F. Costa models, or vintage instrument collection. Rental Credit, (less Service Plan charges), accrues for 18 months. You may continue to rent longer than 18 months, but no more Rental Credit will accrue. The Rental Credit will be subtracted from the price of the new instrument. Rental Credit has no cash value.
PROFESSIONAL AND SOLOIST GRADE INSTRUMENTS CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR 'RENT-TO-OWN' PROGRAM. STANDARD AND UPGRADED RENTAL INSTRUMENTS ARE NOT FOR SALE.
RENTAL CHARGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. The rental credit is not transferable and has no cash value. Visit our instrument pages to see instruments your Rental Credit can be applied towards.
SERVICE PLAN
Our Service Plan covers the cost of repairs or replacement for ANY and ALL accidental or usage damage done to the instrument, case, or bow while it is in your possession. It also provides free replacement of broken or damaged strings, as well as one free bow rehair (every 18 months or longer) or replacement as needed. The Service Plan is included in the total monthly cost of your rental outfit. The Service Plan DOES NOT cover complete loss. The Service Plan is not optional.
HIGHER QUALITY RENTALS Our higher quality rentals are perfect for the advanced player on a budget. You can play on an instrument and bow that will take you to advanced levels for far less than you would pay outright for an equivalent instrument. All the while accruing rental credit you can use towards buying your dream instrument.
PROFESSIONAL & SOLOIST GRADE RENTALS Professional & Soloist grade rentals are great for musicians traveling to the Twin Cities area who don't want to risk flying with their own instrument, but need an instrument suitable for local performances. Also great for very advanced students that need a great instrument for far less than a purchase price.
Please note:
- There is a 'Rent to Own' option with some of our Professional Grade instruments. Local rentals only. Ask us for details.
- Rental Charges are non-refundable.
Visit our instrument pages to see instruments your Rental Credit can be applied towards.
PAYMENT DETAILS
TWO CREDIT CARDS in the renter's name are required in order to complete your rental agreement: (1) A major credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover) in the name of the person signing the agreement; and (2) another major credit card and/OR a debit card. Please make sure to have both cards physically with you when you come to pick up your rental.
Rental payments are processed automatically on the 15th of each month, and your receipt will be emailed to you.
TO DISCONTINUE RENTING
(1) Contact us before the 14th day of the month to arrange a time to drop-off your instrument; (2) read our webpage on returning a rental instrument and follow the instructions to clean the instrument, case, and bow; and (3) return the instrument before the 14th of the month and you will not be charged for the next rental period. (4) Please return the complete outfit - instrument, case, bow, rosin, and shoulder rest (if applicable). You will be charged for any missing equipment. (5)Please note that rental charges are not refundable for late returns.
When can you start renting? Very soon! Please call, text, or email so we can make sure we have the right size instrument ready for you.
We're open- Sunday (Yes! We're open on Sunday!) through Thursday 10-6, and Saturday 10-2 Please call (651-228-0783) or text (651-373-1300) before you come to the shop.
For more information, or to check the availability of a particular size instrument, please contact us.
Text: 651-373-1300
CALL US: 651-228-0783
