Rental Instruments: Information for rentals effective 6/22/07

We offer a wide variety of instruments for rent. Our prices are listed immedietly below, followed by additional information.



Westport Music Center, LLC Monthly Rental Fees (as of 6/22/07):
InstrumentPrice (new inst.) Price (previously rented)

Violins (4/4 only)

$40.00

$20.00
Violins (1/16 thru 3/4)
N/A
$20.00
Violas (15" thru 16")

$40.00

$20.00
Violas (12" thru 14")
N/A
$20.00
Cellos (4/4 only)

$60.00

$30.00
Cellos (1/4 thru 3/4)
N/A
$30.00
String Bass

N/A

$60.00
Trumpets

$40.00

$20.00
Trombones

$50.00

$25.00
Alto Saxophones

$60.00

$30.00
Tenor Saxophones

$60.00

$30.00
Clarinets

$40.00

$20.00
Flutes

$40.00

$20.00
Piccolos

$40.00

$20.00
Guitar (4/4)

N/A

$28.00
Guitar (1/2, 3/4)
N/A
$20.00
Electric Bass

N/A

$28.00
Amplifier

N/A

$20.00
Drum Set
N/A
$60.00
Percussion/Bell Kit*

$30.00

N/A

*Percussion/Bell Kit: Rent to own: 3 payments of $95.40 (3 months @ $30.00/month, plus tax) and the kit is yours to keep. Total cost: $270.00 ($286.20, including 6% CT sales tax).

Information about our rental program:

A VALID MASTERCARD, VISA, OR AMEX NUMBER IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ALL RENTAL CONTRACTS.

CREDIT CARD REQUIRED FOR AUTOMATIC RENEWAL EVERY 3 MONTHS

All instruments are available for rental on a 3-month minimum basis.

Rental fees include the cost of any necessary repairs during the rental period without exception, including the replacement of the instrument in the event of loss or theft.

If you choose to apply rental monies toward the purchase of an instrument:
Monies paid for the rental of a new instrument are applicable to the purchase of that instrument.
Monies paid for the rental of a used instrument are applicable to the purchase of a new instrument.

Rental monies may be applied to the purchase of an instrument as follows:

24 consecutive months applicable:
Violin, Viola

12 consecutive months applicable:
Cello, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Piccolo, String Bass

6 consecutive months applicable:
Drum Set, Guitars, Electric Bass, Amplifiers

If you choose to rent an instrument, we can generally have it ready to be picked up within about 24 hours. Additional time (2 to 3 days) may be required during the busy "rental season" (the month of September). You're welcome to visit us in person, but your rental can be arranged right over the phone at (203) 259-7615.

If you received paperwork from you son or daughter's school about renting from us, simply fill it out and drop it off (or send it by mail or fax.) We'll have your instrument ready for pick up or delivery. (Be sure to get the form to us in time for the start of your school's band or orchestra program.)

Delivery
We deliver rental drum sets within Fairfield County (CT).
During the beginning of each school year, we deliver the rental instruments to all public schools in Westport and Fairfield, and to Greens Farms Academy. Please contact us early in September to be included in the school deliveries.

Questions
Of course, during the start of each school year, we field lots of questions from the families of new band & orchestra members. If you would like additional information, or recommendations, please give us a call.

Most frequently asked question:
“Why are your prices not reduced for the first rental period?”

Answer:
We prefer to keep our fees the same for the duration of your rental. (There’s no increase after the initial rental period.) We hope you’ll also consider the following: As indicated above, you can apply your rental money to the eventual purchase of a new instrument.

Additional benefits to renting from us:
We staff our store 6 days a week with courteous, knowledgeable employees who are prepared to address any problem with your rental instrument. We’re available until 7:00 weeknights, and all day Saturdays. We never require an appointment. If we need to retain your instrument for repair, we provide a complimentary loaner. Our rental instruments are of a consistently high quality. Our rental fees include any necessary repair or maintenance work, and there is no cost to you should your instrument be lost, stolen, or damaged.

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