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Rental Instruments for Beginners
Welcome to our online rental form! Please select your school district, school, instrument, and one of our two rental plan offerings from the choices below.
Plan 1: Rental With Option To Purchase A New Instrument
This program provides a fully serviced, name-brand, used instrument outfit. Up to 36 payments on String and Wind Instruments, and up to 12 payments on Percussion Instruments will accrue as a discount credit on the purchase of a new instrument. All normal maintenance is provided at no charge while the contract is active. Optional Damage Waiver is available.
SPECIAL FOUR MONTH INTRODUCTORY OFFER!
The one-time down payment (column 3) provides elementary school and middle school beginners a four-month introductory period with the instrument. After the four-month introductory period, your monthly payment will be the standard monthly rental rate (column 4). This introductory offer is available 3/10/25 through 11/30/25 for a student’s first rental only.
| Instrument Group Column 1 |
Instruments Column 2 |
Down Payment (only for 4-month introductory offer) Column 3 |
Standard Monthly Rate Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Flute, Trumpet, Clarinet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Bell Kit, Snare Kit, Combo Kit |
$25 | $22 |
| Group B | Oboe, Alto Saxophone and Cello | $65 | $40 |
| Group C | Baritone | $65 | $50 |
| Group D | French Horn and Bass | $94 | $55 |
Plan 2: Used Instrument Rental Purchase
This program provides a fully serviced, name-brand, used instrument outfit, and after all of the
rental payments are made, you own the instrument!
All normal maintenance is provided
at no charge
while the contract is active. Optional Damage Waiver
is available.
| Instrument Group | Instruments | Monthly Rate | Rental Term | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Flute, Clarinet, Snare Kit, Bell Kit |
$14 | 24 months | $336 |
| Group B | Trombone, Trumpet, Combo Kit |
$14 | 36 months | $504 |
| Group C | Alto Saxophone | $29 | 24 months | $696 |
Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers Loyalty Points Program
As a rental customer at Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers you are eligible to start gaining loyalty points on all of your print music, accessories, and supplies purchases. For every $20.00 spent at Johnstonbaugh's, you accrue $1.00 in store credit, which you may use after spending $100.
Select School:
Select Plan: (If applicable)
Select Instrument: (Please note: If you need help deciding what size Violin, Viola, or Cello fits your student, Click Here for Our Size Chart).