Instrument Rental

 

Instrument
Price to buy
Price to Rent per month
Yamaha YCR 2330 cornet
£349
£10.99
Yamaha YTR 1335 trumpet
£289
£10.99
Yamaha YSL 445 trombone
£559
£17.99
Yamaha YAS Alto sax
£639
£19.99
Yamaha YFL 211 flute
£379
£10.99
Buffet B12 clarinet
£279
£10.99
Stentor 1/4 size violin
£69.50
£3.99
Stentor 1/2 size violin
£69.50
£3.99
Valencia 1/2 size classical guitar
£35
£3.99
Valencia 3/4 size classical guitar
£38
£3.99
Yamaha PSRE 303 keyboard
£129
Yamaha YDP131 Digital piano
£599
£24.99

Our Rental plan features a wide range of Woodwind, Brass & Stringed instruments. All of our
prices are quoted as a monthly rental, the minimum rental period being 3 months. Payments are based on a
deposit of 3 months and then monthly by standing order. The agreement can be cancelled at any time after
the initial period.
*Minimum piano hire is 6 months.

An example rental of a Buffet Clarinet would be :-
A three month deposit of £32.97 and a monthly rental of £10.99, the minimum rental period would be three months. At any time you can purchase the clarinet and take up to six months rental off of the purchase price.

Cornet


Trombone

Clarinet
We would like to encourage everybody to play but are well aware how expensive it can be to buy most musical instruments, especially if you just want to try. For this reason we have a unique scheme that allows you to rent from a large selection of instruments and if you find you have a flair or just like playing you can purchase the instrument and take up to 6 months rental off of the price, you don’t even have to purchase what you're renting, if you would prefer something different. All the instruments are initially set up and tuned so your ready to start, we also have our own music school for group and individual lessons. The scheme is especially suitable for parents who would like to encourage their child to play but don’t want to be left with an expensive instrument should your child not want to play anymore or wants to try and play the saxophone instead of the piano.
There is the added benefit with the accepted correlations of learning to play a musical instrument and children’s enhanced learning of difficult maths concepts at school (see higher brain functions)


Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme
The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme has been set up in conjunction with H.M Customs & Excise and Local Education Authorities to enable pupils of LEA schools to take advantage of large discounts and Value Added Tax reclamation available to the County Councils. Please click here to navigate to a printable application form...
The Following criteria must be fulfilled:

1. The pupil must be in full-time education at an LEA School.

2. The pupil must be receiving tuition from an LEA Music Service appointed Visiting Instrumental Teacher.

3. The instrument must be pertinent to a students needs e.g a beginner violinist is not likely to need a Stradivarius violin!

4. The instrument must be handed over from the School to the pupil in a teaching room.

5. The instrument must be charged to the pupil at or below cost.

The method of obtaining the goods is simple:

1. Please talk to the Visiting Instrumental Teacher about the prospective purchase to ensure the correct choice.


2. Prices of instruments are listed on the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme price list. If you do not have a current price list or seek further help please contact the AIPS Department of Hickies on 0118 9575771.


3. When you have made your choice send the completed form to Hickies Ltd, AIPS Department, 153 Friar Street, Reading. RG1 1HE.


4. We will advise you when you need to pay the school for the instrument and when it will be delivered.

Please note the following conditions:

1. Once your order has been received Hickies Ltd will conduct all negotiations with their suppliers on your behalf.
2. A receipt from Hickies Ltd will be packaged with the instrument. Should there be any problems with the instrument please contact Hickies Ltd.
3. We will process your order as quickly as possible, please allow a reasonable amount of time for delivery.

 

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