Performance and Professional Level Instrument Rentals

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Rent a performance level (step up) or pro level instrument with Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers

Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers is pleased to offer a performance level (step up) or pro level instrument rental program! If you're ready to elevate your playing to the next level but aren't quite ready to make a purchase, consider renting! We offer all of our professional instrument rentals for $49-$120 per month. There is no minimum monthly obligation, and you can apply up to nine months of rental payments toward the purchase of a new instrument. These instruments are all in new or like-new conditions and are maintained by our expert repair technicians. To see a current list of available models, scroll below.

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Flute

Powell PS61BEF Sonare Flute [split E]

This flute is the first in the Sonaré range and features a Nickel Silver, Silver Plated Body and Mechanism. Available with Offset or In-line G Keys, B or C foot joints, this model has Y-arms.

  • Sterling Silver Body
  • .016" Tubing Thickness
  • Footjoint :B or C Foot available
  • Modern Powell A-442 Scale
  • French Cups
  • Traditional Pinned Mechanism with Adjustment Screws
  • Nickel Silver and Silver Plated Keywork Material
  • Y-Arms
  • Elgiloy Springs

Clarinet

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Buffet E12F Clarinet

The E12F is made in Buffet Crampon’s French workshops with the key assembly and quality control carried out at their Markneukirchen, Germany, facility. Ease of play, reliability, and accurate tuning are the main characteristics of this clarinet, setting new standards for young musicians.

  • Keywork: 17 keys, 6 rings, adjustable thumb rest, blue steel springs, silver plated finish
  • Pads: Leather
  • Case: Lightweight ergonomic backpack
  • Bore: Poly-cylindrical
  • Key: Bb
  • Pitch: 442 Hz
  • Body: Unstained African blackwood, treated and lacquered
  • Does not include a mouthpiece

Buffet R13 Green Line Bb Clarinet with Nickel Keys

The Legendary Choice of Professionals was created in 1955 by Robert Carrée and is the most popular professional clarinet in the world. Its tone is focused and rich, and it is powerful in all registers. Its flexibility lends itself to all repertoires: symphonies or chamber music, soloists, teachers, military bands, students or amateurs.

  • Keywork: 17 keys, 6 rings, adjustable thumb rest, blue steel springs, silver plated finish
  • Pads: Bladder
  • Case: Leather
  • Key: Bb
  • Pitch: 440/442 Hz
  • Body: Green LinE, poly-cylindrical bore
  • Does not include a mouthpiece

Buffet R13 Bb Clarinet with Silver Keys

The legendary choice of professionals, was created in 1955 by Robert Carrée and is the most popular professional clarinet in the world. Its tone is focused and rich, and it is powerful in all registers. Its flexibility lends itself to all repertoires: symphonies or chamber music, soloists, teachers, military bands, students or amateurs.

Does not include a ligature

  • Key: Bb
  • Pitch: 440/442 Hz
  • Body: Stained Grenadilla wood
  • Pads: Bladder
  • Keywork: 17 keys, 6 rings, adjustable thumb rest, blue steel springs, nickel plated finish
  • Case: Leather
  • Does not include a mouthpiece

Buffet Tradition Bb Clarinet

“Sound at its purest level” has become the motto of this new family of cylindrical bores, descended from the BC20, a clarinet iconic of the brand. The woody, well-centred tone conquered the world, inspiring us to innovate, transform and reinvent ourselves.

  • Keywork: 17 keys, 6 rings, adjustable thumb rest, blue steel springs, silver plated finish
  • Pads: Bladder
  • Case: Leather
  • Key: Bb
  • Pitch: 440/442 Hz
  • Body: Stained Grenadilla wood
  • Does not include a mouthpiece

Backun Q Series Bb Clarinet

The Q Series Bb Clarinet offers those who prefer a more traditional French-style instrument the chance to experience the world of Backun. Backun combines modern manufacturing techniques and treatments, including a carbon fibre middle joint ring, with classic grenadilla wood and silver-plated key work to produce an instrument with truly familiar feel and playability. Inline trill keys help reduce condensation accumulation, and precision under- and over-cut tone holes ensure impeccable intonation and response. An affordable masterpiece, the Q Series is the classic choice.

  • Keywork: 17 keys, 6 rings, adjustable thumb rest, blue steel springs, silver plated finish
  • Key Finish: Silver
  • Key: Bb
  • Pitch: 440/442 Hz
  • Body:Grenadilla wood
  • Case: BAM Custom Case

Saxophone

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Buffet 400 Series Pro Saxophone

The 400 Series is designed for the advanced student through the professional saxophonist. The saxophones are meticulously hand-engraved and assembled for the highest level of quality and workmanship. With keywork up to high F# and exceptional response in the upper and lower registers, the 400 Series saxophones provide even response and intonation. Available with lacquer or matte finish.

  • Yellow brass with gold lacquer finish
  • Key :Eb
  • Hand engraving on key cups, bell, bow, body and neck
  • Double arms on low C, B, Bb
  • Ribbed construction
  • Simulated mother of pearl key buttons
  • Leather pads wtih metal resonators

Trumpet

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Bach C180SL229CC Stradivarius Chicago C Trumpet Professional

The C180SL229CC "Chicago" C Trumpet features a .462" large bore, special 25C mouthpipe based on Vincent Bach's original design, and a lightweight #229 one-piece hand-hammered professional bell with a classic French bead flat rim providing a quick response with outstanding projection and tone. The 1st valve thumb ring allows for easier tuning adjustment. Narrower bell to valve casing and valve casing to mouthpipe braces improve resonance. The silver-plate finish provides a controlled brilliance to the overall sound.

  • .462" large bore
  • Lightweight one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass #229 bell with classic French bead flat rim with soldered bell wire
  • Special #25CC leadpipe based on 1947 design
  • Wide foot bell to leadpipe braces
  • Narrower braces at bell to valve casing and valve casing to leadpipe
  • Thumb ring on first valve
  • Narrow tuning slide....1947 design
  • Single brace on tuning slide
  • Bead rings on all slides
  • Hexagon shaped pull knobs
  • 1st slide thumb ring
  • 3rd slide pin stop, silver-plate finish
  • Bach 7C mouthpiece
  • C180C woodshell case

B&S Challenger I Silver

The B&S 3137 Challenger I trumpet is 100% German-made and holds true to the brand’s 250-year-old tradition of making high quality brass instruments. The 3137 is a professional Bb trumpet with classic and familiar ergonomic features. The 3137 features a very unique one-piece hand-hammered bell made in the traditional way using the knowledge of skilled master craftsmen at B&S who use hand-on techniques. This allows the trumpet to be full of rich colors and resonate freely with a wide array of characteristics.

  • Key :Bb
  • .459" / 11,66 mm ML bore
  • One-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell, 4.803"/ 122mm #37
  • Valves :3 top-sprung hand-lapped Monel pistons
  • Water keys :2 lever-style, forged (main tuning and 3rd valve slide)
  • Standard gold brass lead pipe and tuning slide bow
  • Adjustable rod stop on 3rd valve slide
  • Thumb saddle for 1st valve slide
  • Maintenance-free rubber valve cap in-lays
  • Outfit :Hard wood-shell case, Mouthpiece, valve oil, slide grease, cleaning cloth and rod
  • Silver plated finish

B&S Challenger II Silver

The B&S 3137 Challenger II trumpet is the logical step in taking the Challenger Series to the next level for the most ambitious players. With a slightly different lead pipe taper and bell design, the Challenger II has less resistance and allows the player to choose their preference of lead pipe and bell flare combination.

  • Key :Bb
  • .459" / 11,66 mm ML bore
  • 4.803" / 122 mm, #37 one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell
  • Valves :3 top-sprung hand-lapped Monel pistons
  • Water keys :2 lever-style, forged (main tuning and 3rd valve slide)
  • Standard lead pipe
  • Long screw stop on 3rd valve slide
  • Thumb saddle for 1st valve slide
  • Quiet felt valve cap in-lays
  • O-ring dampeners for 1st/3rd slides
  • Outfit :Double hard wood-shell case, mouthpiece, valve oil, slide grease, cleaning cloth and rod
  • Silver-plated finish

Trombone

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Courtois Legend AC420MBO Trombone

Antoine Courtois Legend 420 trombones have entirely handmade bells which adapt over time to a musician’s playing. With their elegant and homogenous sound, yellow brass bells provide a nice balance between the various playing parameters which make it the most widely used and widely played alloy in the world. Standard The slide is ultralight brass with a soldered sterling lead pipe for a lightweight clear centered tone.

  • Key :Bb/F
  • Bore :.547” / 13,89 mm
  • Bell :Hand hammered one piece bells (yellow) 8.46" / 215 mm
  • Finish :Clear lacquered
  • Open wrap standard rotor
  • Open wrap standard rotor
  • Lightweight yellow brass slide with solid silver lead pipe
  • One piece yellow bell
  • Outfit :Deluxe contoured case in vegetable fibers, mouthpiece (Antoine Courtois 6 1/2 M-Michel Becquet model), slide grease, cleaning cloth

Shires TBVE Vintage Elkhart

The S.E. Shires Vintage Elkhart trombone is an ideal instrument for any professional musician or advanced student. The red-brass bell with unsoldered bead is made in the fashion of classic, Elkhart bells of the mid-20th century. It produces a rich, warm sound with complex overtones and a wide palette of colors at all dynamic levels. This is combined with the ease of playing and projection for which S.E. Shires instruments are famed.

  • 2RVE Bell: 8.5 inch, two piece, hand-hammered “TI” taper in red brass with traditionally brazed seams and unsoldered bead
  • S.E. Shires dual-bore F valve
  • TY Tuning Slide: yellow brass, drawn tubing
  • T47YC Handslide: .547-inch bore, standard weight yellow brass, yellow-brass crook
  • Three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes
  • Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern
  • Includes S.E. Shires tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit

Shires TBQ30YR Rotor Trombone

A versatile large bore instrument, the Q30YR features the clarity of sound and projection for which S.E. Shires instruments are famed. The QTY bell features an 81⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QI” taper in yellow brass with soldered bead, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with excellent projection and clarity. The wide, .547 bore handslide in standard weight yellow brass yields a broad sound that retains clarity, color and projection. Paired with a nickel handslide crook, articulations are crisp and brilliant. The standard rotary valve retains focus throughout all registers without sacrificing comfort in the valve register. At home in any ensemble, the Q30YR large bore trombone is an excellent choice for any trombonist.

  • QTY bell: 81⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QI” taper in lightweight yellow brass with soldered bead
  • Rotary F valve
  • QW47 handslide: .547-inch, standard-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver wide crook
  • QY tuning slide
  • Three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes
  • Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern
  • Includes Q Series tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit

Shires TBQ30YA Axial Flow Trombone

The Q30YA features the clarity of sound and projection for which S.E. Shires instruments are famed. The QTY bell features an 81⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QI” taper in yellow brass with soldered bead, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with excellent projection and clarity. The wide, .547 bore handslide in standard weight yellow brass results in a broad sound that retains clarity, color and projection. Paired with a nickel handslide crook, articulations are crisp and brilliant. The axial-flow valve features an extremely open low register paired with a broad, encompassing tone quality in all registers. At home in any ensemble, the Q30YA large bore trombone is an excellent choice for any trombonist.

  • QTY bell: 81⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QI” taper in lightweight yellow brass with soldered bead
  • Axial-flow F valve
  • QW47 handslide: .547-inch, standard-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver wide crook
  • QY tuning slide
  • Three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes
  • Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern
  • Includes Q Series tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit

Euphonium

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King 2280SP Euphonium

The King 2280SP is an excellent intermediate, non-compensating euphonium that produces a great overall sound. The spring-loaded 3rd slide and extra long 4th pull slide allow for extended range and aid intonation adjustments. Top-action, nickel plated pistons provide smooth, quick action and unmatched durability.

  • King "Legend" - .580" primary bore
  • 4 valve top action
  • .600" bore through 4th valve
  • 11" upright bell
  • Nickel plated pistons
  • Nickel silver outside tubes
  • Spring-loaded 3rd slide with adjustable finger ring
  • Extra long 4th pull slide
  • Silver-plated finish
  • Marcellus mouthpiece
  • 7619C plastic shell case.
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