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String Instrument Rentals At Fein Violins
Violin, Viola, and Cello Rentals
Teachers tell us we have the BEST sounding and BEST playing string instrument rentals!
Our Covid-19 protocols are relaxing, but rentals must still be arranged in advance by phone or email.
RENTAL PICK-UPS AND DROP-OFFS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. We prefer to limit the number of people in the shop at one time. Everyone that comes into the shop should wear a mask. We will do the same!
If you're in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area (including the 5 county Minneapolis/St.Paul Metro area and Western Wisconsin), we have good quality Violin, Viola, and Cello rentals available in all sizes.
Sorry, we don't ship rentals.
Not sure what size to get? For Violins & Violas please read our blog post- "What size violin does my child need?"- http://blog.feinviolins.com/2011/04/what-size-violin-does-my-child-need.html
For cellos, please measure your child's height and call us with that information.
Violins & Violas: $25/month plus Sales Tax.
Higher quality violins & violas available in full, 7/8 & 3/4 size - $45/month plus Sales Tax.
Cellos: $45/month plus Sales Tax.
Higher quality cellos available in full, 7/8,& 3/4 size - $65/month plus Sales Tax.
- Rentals are charged on a month-to-month basis, with a one month minimum rental fee. Rentals are automatically charged on the 15th of each month. If you start your rental at other times of the month, we'll pro-rate the first month to get you onto that cycle. One month's rental is the minimum amount.
- Optional Service Agreement ($8.00 per month for violins & violas, $15.00 per month for cellos, plus Sales Tax) covers ANY AND ALL accidental or usage damage to the instrument, case, or bow and free replacement of broken strings (and bow rehairs on a limited basis).
- 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. The Rental Instrument is not for sale. Visit our instrument pages to see (& dream of!) 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 FineTune pegs never slip or stick, making it very easy to keep your instrument in tune. Tune the pegs simple by turning the peg. Please do not push or pull these pegs when tuning or changing a string.
- Coming to Minneapolis/St. Paul for a performance or vacation? Don't trust the airlines with your expensive instrument - rent one! HIGHER QUALITY rental instruments are available.
- Many of our rentals are trade-ins from local, national, & online retailers of instruments. We take them in, put in better pegs, strings, bridges, & bows, and then RENT them to you. So, if you're considering buying from one of those sources, consider renting. You'll get a better playing instrument at a far lower 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 Agreement 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.
PLEASE NOTE- THIS IS NOT A 'RENT-TO-OWN' PROGRAM. THE RENTAL INSTRUMENTS ARE NOT FOR SALE. Visit our instrument pages to see instruments your Rental Credit can be applied towards.
Service Agreement
Our Optional Service Agreement 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 Agreement is an additional $8/month plus Sales Tax for violins and violas, and $15/month plus Sales Tax for cellos. The Service Agreement DOES NOT cover complete loss. Although the Service Agreement is optional, it is strongly recommended. If you opt to NOT take the Service Agreement, you will be responsible for all repairs and damages up to the full value of the instrument.
Higher Quality Rentals- Our higher quality rentals are perfect for the advanced player that isn't ready to make a large financial commitment. You can play on an instrument and bow that will take you to advanced levels for far less than you would pay for an equivalent instrument. All the while accruing rental credit you can use towards buying your dream instrument.
PLEASE NOTE- THIS IS NOT A 'RENT-TO-OWN' PROGRAM. THE RENTAL INSTRUMENTS ARE NOT FOR SALE. 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 OR a debit card.
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.
When can you start renting? Very soon! Please call or email so we can fill out your paperwork in advance, and make sure we have the right size instrument set up for you.
Rentals must be arranged in advance by phone or email.
We're open by appointment every day, including Saturday and Sunday, from 10 to 6. Contact us first to arrange everything in advance!
For more information, or to check the availability of a particular size instrument, please contact us.
text: 651-333-8993
CALL US: 651-228-0783
