Williams Fine Violins is proud to have a violin, viola, cello, and bass rental program that is simple, straight-forward, and generous to your pocket book and your needs.  No deposits, no minimum rental time, no hidden fees, an optional insurance plan, no hassles, top quality instruments, and help whenever you need us. It is no wonder that we are the most recommend source for rentals in Tennessee.

Our rental instruments are in such high demand, we occasionally do run short of supply.  Our high standards are well known in music education circles, which keeps us busy helping new musicians, eager students, and curious parents. 

How to rent an instrument:

  1. Come in and be sized. No appointment needed. Our trained team will help make sure your instrument fits you. Your rental instrument includes a case, bow, and rosin. The shoulder rest and any method books are sold separately.

  2. Fill out the paperwork. A credit card is kept on file and charges are run automatically every month. You can cancel at any time. No deposits. Payment is month to month.

  3. Enjoy playing. We suggest lessons. Students who take lessons progress more quickly and stick with playing longer than those who do not.

We have a 100% trade-in/trade-up policy so that if you need a different size or a better instrument, all you have to do is bring the instrument that you purchased from us back to us and we will accept 100% of its equity towards another instrument. This is assuming the instrument is not damaged and in proper playing condition otherwise repair costs will be deducted.  Beware: If you are considering renting an instrument from another source, check for “trade-in” fees or “reconditioning” fees - these can be up to $200 depending upon where you may go!

All of the “fine print” is given here on this page for both the Regular Rentals and the Premium Violin Rentals.  If you have questions, please contact us.  We invite you to compare our instruments and our plan with any other company or store, anywhere.

MONTHLY RENTAL RATES:

Violin - $25
Viola - $25
Cello - $65
Bass - $95 (supply very limited, call for availability)

Optional Instrument Maintenance Program:

The Maintenance Program covers all major damages that may happen to the instrument.  It covers everything except regular maintenance/replacements for strings, bridges, and bows. (The Optional Instrument Maintenance Program fee may not be applied towards the purchase of the instrument.)

Monthly Maintenance Program Rates:

Violin - $3.50
Viola - $3.50
Cello - $7
Bass - $12

RENTAL PROGRAM DETAILS:

  • First twelve months’ rent can be applied towards the purchase of the instrument

    1. After twelve months, 20% of the monthly rental fee may be used towards the instrument’s purchase

    2. All sizes are available for Regular Rentals (Full size only for Premium Rentals)

    3. Different price ranges for different quality instruments

    4. 100% trade-in/trade-up policy

    5. Free exchange on when changing to a different size

    6. Rent month by month

    7. No long term contract necessary

    8. Fiberglass or wood bow (with horsehair)

    9. Wittner style tailpieces with four fine tuners

    10. Ebony pegs and fingerboards

    11. Professional set-up and adjustment on each instrument

    12. Violin/Viola hard shell case with name/case tag included with Regular Rental

    13. Cello/Bass soft case with name/case tag

    14. Premium Violin Rentals may have added features and upgrades

    15. A valid credit/debit Card is required for all rentals

    16. Fees above are per month

    17. These are quality instruments that are also for sale!

Premium Violin Rentals: Most of our higher quality, full-sized violins in the $650 to $1,250 sale price range are now eligible for monthly rental.  You can choose to rent the violin alone or as an outfit. Premium rates start at $30/month and the optional maintenance program rate is $7/month.

To read the full Rental Term and Conditions, click here.