Instrument Rentals
Grand Rapids Violins offers high-quality violin, viola, and cello instrument rentals. The instruments are set up, adjusted and taken care of by our award winning, professional luthiers. Each instrument is set up here in the shop with a hand carved bridge and sound post, as well as custom adjusted fingerboard and pegs. A properly set up instrument will guarantee ease of use, playability and the best possible sound. Regular maintenance checks and our ability to meet your personal preferences and requests ensures that you will be getting the most out of your musical experience.
Rental Packages
Rental package includes:
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instrument
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bow
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case
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rosin
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cleaning cloth
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humidifier
Every instrument is set up here in the shop with hand-carved bridges and sound posts, as well as custom-adjusted fingerboards and pegs.
Build Equity and Size Up
Rental payments become equity that can be used towards the purchase of any Grand Rapids Violins owned instrument. 100 percent of your monthly rental fee can go towards 50 percent of the total instrument cost.
When you are ready to size up, you may trade in your current rental instrument for no additional charge. Please let us know as far in advance as possible so we can ensure we have the necessary size available.
Maintenance
Our rental program also covers routine maintenance costs such as:
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gluing open seams
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adjustments to bridges, sounds posts and pegs
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a yearly bow rehair
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a new set of standard strings once per year or as needed
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yearly checkup
Renters should inform GRV immediately when maintenance is required.
Jay Haide à L'Ancienne
We are proud to carry the Jay Haide line of violins, violas, and cellos. As beautiful tonally as they are visually, the Jay Haide à l'ancienne has been designed for the advancing student and professional who needs an instrument that will compliment and enhance their artistic style. In addition, we also carry a quality rental perfect for students as they grow, learn, and advance on their instrument.
Why spend a little more on a nicer rental for a young student or first instrument?
Our rentals cost a little more than some other places in town. That's because we offer higher quality instruments.
Although parents are sometimes reluctant to invest in an instrument for a young musician just trying out an instrument or for a child who is still growing, renting a slightly higher quality instrument with a professional set up can actually make learning easier and more successful, helping a student gain enthusiasm and confidence for the long-term.