Rentals



Rental Instrument Outfits
We offer a rental program providing high quality instruments and service throughout Connecticut. Our rental instruments are of a quality consistent with the high standards for which we are known. The instruments are well cared-for and are set up properly, which makes learning a more positive experience. Our knowledgeable staff have the experience necessary to match the student with an appropriate instrument. Due to high demand and limited supply, we recommend that you call ahead to confirm that we have what you need.

	Rental Credit Toward Purchase of ANY Instrument
	100% of your rental for the first year, and 10% of the subsequent four years may be applied to the purchase of ANY instrument from Audubon Strings of equal or greater value to your rental outfit.

Rental Credit Transfer Program

If you have rented an instrument from another shop or online store, you are eligible for our Rental Credit Transfer Program.

We will apply our rental credit schedule and terms to your rental from another shop. This program is valid toward the purchase of an instrument of equal or greater value from Audubon Strings.
For example, an Eastman Model 100 Cello Rental Outfit (or comparable) from Audubon Strings is $375/year. Our rental credit schedule is 100% for the first year and 10% for the subsequent four years. If you rented a comparable outfit from another shop for a period of one year, we will offer $375 of rental credit as if you rented from us!
Please visit our rentals page for outfit rates and comparison. If you do not find a comparable outfit, contact us for a rental credit quote. Proof of rental and rental terms for outfit required.

Maintenance, Repair, and Insurance

Your rental fees are for the rental of the instrument during the term of your rental only. The following limitations apply:

Rental fees do not include insurance.
Fees do not cover accidental or deliberate damage to instruments or the replacement of broken strings. The renter bears sole financial responsibility for the instrument outfit during the rental term.
Fees do cover such things as bow rehairs, open seam regluing, bridge refitting, and sticking or slipping pegs.
All repairs of rental instruments and bows must be done through Audubon Strings. Repairs not performed at Audubon Strings will not be reimbursed.

BASIC RENTALS				Our basic rental package includes: a good quality instrument (Chinese origin) a fiberglass or brazilwood bow with real horsehair a case rosin.

Basic Rental
Instrument	3 months	9 months	12 months
		(Sept. - June)	(one 3-month term waived)
Violin	$30.00	$90.00	$90.00
Viola	$40.00	$120.00	$120.00
Cello	$125.00	$375.00	$375.00

Our Better rental package includes an Eastman Strings Model 100 instrument a fiberglass or brazilwood bow with real horsehair a case rosin	BETTER RENTALS

	Better Rental 1
	Instrument	3 months	9 months	12 months
			(Sept. - June)	(one 3-month term waived)
	Violin	$45.00	$135.00	$135.00
	Viola	$50.00	$150.00	$150.00
	Cello	$158.00	$475.00	$475.00

BETTER RENTALS				Our Better Rental 2 package includes an Eastman Model 200 instrument a fiberglass or brazilwood bow with real horsehair a case rosin

Better Rental 2
Instrument	3 months	9 months	12 months
		(Sept. - June)	(one 3-month term waived)
Violin	N/A	$210.00	$210.00
Viola	N/A	$240.00	$240.00
Cello	N/A	$580.00	$580.00

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