phone: (512) 452-5617

hours: M-SAT 10-6 Sun 12-5

Rentals

-Our rental purchase prices are the same as our normal retail prices

-Rent to own, rent for a month, or rent for short term (eg. SXSW)

-A portion of the monthly rental payment applies to the purchase of the rented instrument or another instrument of equal or greater value

-100% of purchase price applies to your next instrument upgrade

-We also offer a renter's protection program for all rentals at $5 a month ($10 for basses) which covers all damage with a maximum deductible of 10% of the instrument's cost. There is also a 1 time setup fee that is equal to one month's rent.

For the Beginner:

Troubadour: Our most economical model featuring real ebony fingerboard and fittings. Handmade with solid spruce top and maple back and sides. Covered hard shell case (gig bag for cello) D’Addario Prelude strings. Well suited for beginners…
  • Violin: 1/32 to 4/4 Cash price: $265
    • Monthly rate: $20 used, $25 new
  • Viola: 12” to 16 1/2” Cash price: $325
    • Monthly rate: $25 used, $35 new
  • Cello: 1/16 to 4/4 Cash price: $899
    • Monthly rate: $40 used, $50 new
  • Bass: 1/4 to 1/2 Cash price: $1,750
    • Monthly rate: $60 used, $95 new
  • Bass: 3/4 Cash price: $1,750
    • Monthly rate: $75 used, $95 new

Bianca: Handmade in Europe featuring solid spruce top and maple back. A fine student instrument with inlaid ebony and ebony fittings. Comes with covered wooden shaped case (bag for cello).

  • Violin: 1/32 to 4/4 Cash price: $399
    • Monthly rate: $25 used, $35 new
  • Viola: 12” to 16 1/2” Cash price: $499
    • Monthly rate: $30 used, $40 new
  • Cello: 1/16 to 4/4 Cash price: $1,350
    • Monthly rate: $45 used, $55 new
  • Bass: 1/4 to 3/4 Cash price: $2,499
    • Monthly rate: $85 used, $105 new

For the Intermediate to Advanced:

Andrea: Hand carved solid spruce top and maple back and sides with ebony fittings. Comes with shaped thermoplastic case (gig bag for cello and bass), real horsehair Brazilwood bow, and strung with Perlon core strings. The Andrea is embraced by teachers as an excellent middle and high school instrument.
  • Violin: 1/32 to 4/4 Cash price: $599
    • Monthly rate: $30 used, $40 new
  • Viola: 12” to 16 1/2” Cash price: $799
    • Monthly rate: $35 used, $45 new
  • Cello: 1/16 to 4/4 Cash price: $1,999
    • Monthly rate: $55 used, $65 new
  • Bass: 1/4 to 3/4 Cash price: $3,499
    • Monthly rate: $100 used, $125 new

Hapsburg: Exceeds most high school student requirements. Handmade in our European workshop from properly lofted tone woods. Features solid spruce top, Carpathian maple sides and back with nice flame and ebony fittings. Comes with hard shell case and a brazilwood bow. Superior sound and quality.

  • Violin: 1/32 to 4/4 Cash price: $750
    • Monthly rate: $35 used, $45 new
  • Viola: 12” to 16 1/2” Cash price: $999
    • Monthly rate: $45 used, $55 new
  • Cello: 1/16 to 4/4 Cash price: $2,899
    • Monthly rate: $75 used, $85 new
  • Bass: 1/4 to 3/4 Cash price: $4,999
    • Monthly rate: $125 used, $150 new

Rental Protection Program
     • Provides replacement of instrument, case, and
       bow if stolen or accidentally damaged.
     • 10% deductible of repair or replacement cost.
       Minimum $5 deductible.
     • Instrument, case and bow are covered for full
       replacement or repair if damaged. No coverage
       for misuse by others, extreme heat damage or
       repairs by unauthorized person(s).
     • Instrument, case and bow are covered for full
       replacement if stolen or destroyed by fire, flood
       or accident. If stolen, police report is required.
       No coverage for mysterious loss.
     • Provides one (1) set of replacement strings per
       year, installed by our staff (except basses).
     • Provides free adjustments.
     • Provides one (1) bow rehair per year.
     • Provides 5% discount on accessories from Violins
       Etc.
     • Only $5 per month ($10 for bass).