Lashof Violins' Instrument Rental Program

Some brands are limited by availability. 

Not all models are available for online rental; please call or come in for specific requests.

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Rental Program Details

*100% of Rent Paid Applies Toward the Purchase Price of ANY Rental Instrument. 
With every rental payment you make, 100% of the rental credit can apply toward the purchase of any instrument in our rental stock. This means once you have accrued enough rental credit to reach the full purchase price of the instrument listed on your contract, you own the instrument. It's that easy! ***

*Change Instruments or Sizes Any Time During the Rental Process. 
There are no additional fees/penalties to exchange instruments of equal value. To exchange your rental, simply bring in the student and your current rental and pick a different rental instrument! 100% of the rental money paid in will transfer to the new instrument listed on your contract.***

*No Obligation to Buy. 
Simply return the instrument at any time during your rental to cancel the contract. (The first quarter is non-refundable, but the account may still be canceled during that time.)

*All Rentals Include Instrument, Case, Bow, Rosin, Fine Tuners, and Free Case Tag. 
And BY REQUEST for a limited time during distance learning--A First Fret fingerboard marking guide. 
We also carry other accessories like: shoulder rests and shoulder pads, extra strings, cleaning cloths, music stands, method books and sheet music, mutes, and more!

*Purchased Rentals can be Traded-In for Another Instrument. 
Instruments purchased through our rental program can be traded-in at a later date toward the purchase of an instrument of equal or greater value. (For more information on trade-ins, please click here.)***

*Professional Set-ups on High-Quality Instruments. 
We offer well-made, professionally set-up instruments so players of all levels can easily succeed. We select instruments made in the traditional style of violin-making (with traditional, high-quality materials), and then our professionally-trained staff set-up and adjust every instrument in our stock, on-site in our workshop.

*Optional Maintenance/Protection Program. 
Although we warranty and adjust/repair any issues due to manufacturer defects, we do understand accidents can happen. For this reason, we offer an optional maintenance/protection program. For a nominal fee payable with your quarterly rental payment, the coverage includes 100% of the cost of all adjustments to keep the instrument in playing condition, repairs made to damaged instruments, and replacement if the instrument is lost or stolen. (Some exclusions apply. For more information on our maintenance/protection program, please click here.)

*Quarterly Billing. 
All rental contracts are billed on a quarterly basis. To rent an instrument, simply pay for the first 3 months upfront and renew every three months thereafter. The contract continues as long as you continue making payments, ending when your rental credit reaches the full price of the instrument or when you return the instrument and cancel the contract. 

*Trade-In Options. 
Once you have paid off your rental instrument, you can still use it as a trade-in toward other instruments in our store. 
Check out our Trade-In Policies.


***Valid only for accounts in good standing. Rental Rates differ depending on the value of the instrument rented; rentals exchanged for higher-valued rental instruments may have higher rental rates. Purchased rental instruments must still be in resaleable condition to be used as a trade-in.

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What You Need to Rent an Instrument

There is no appointment necessary in order to rent an instrument from Lashof Violins--walk-ins are welcome anytime during our regular business hours. (If mornings from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm better suit your schedule, please call ahead to schedule an appointment.)

The length of the rental process varies upon the number of questions each customer has, but you can expect the process--from selecting an instrument to walking out the door--to take at least 20 minutes.

In order to secure a rental with Lashof Violins, the renter must present the following:

1. A Major Credit Card (in your name).

A major credit card (or debit card with a major credit card symbol) is required for the first payment and as a guarantee of future payments. Lashof Violins requires the first rental payment be made on the credit card left on file. After making the first payment on a credit card, the renter will have the option to have their credit card automatically charged each following quarter or may opt to receive a statement in the mail and pay upon receipt of the statement by check/money order, cash or credit.
The cardholder must be present at the time of rental; no exceptions. Gift cards will not be accepted in place of a major credit/debit card. 
Prepaid gift cards will not be accepted for the first rental payment(s).

2. Photo ID and Proof of Current Address. 

A driver's license with a current address may be shown or, if new to the area, a bill/lease with proof of address and separate photo ID will also be accepted.

3. The Student. 

We recommend bringing the student along for sizing and because, well, it's fun to choose an instrument!
If you are unable to bring the student along and the teacher has not offered a size suggestion, visit our sizing guide to help you figure out what size instrument your student needs: Sizing a Student for an Instrument

4. List from the Teacher. 

If the teacher has sent home a list of accessories or requirements, make sure to bring this list along so we can help set up you/your student for success!

COVID-19 Rental Update

We are open for business and, although things feel a little bit different, we still offer our regular services.

Customers may stop by any time during our regular business hours to drop off and pick up repairs, purchase items, pick up curbside orders, or rent an instrument. 

Customers may choose a rental online or they may select an instrument and complete their rental in-person at our location. We are still happy to help determine the instrument size needed by the student but through a socially distant process. To Start a Rental Online, click HERE. 


Everyone's safety matters and we take this very seriously. 

Our staff will continue to wear a face-covering/mask (nose and chin will be covered!) when helping customers. 
Customers are also required to wear a face-covering/mask when working with our staff in-store.

Employees wash and sanitize their hands regularly and surfaces are cleaned often. Hand sanitizer is also available for customers.