Rentals are designed for the new student and provide a short-term commitment option while the student learns the basic skills of his or her instrument. Once the student makes the decision to play for longer than one year, it is more cost effective to purchase the instrument.

 

We have in stock all of the books and accessories that you need including sheet music and books, all Suzuki materials, strings, cases, bows, mutes, tuners, dampits, shoulder rests, sponges, rosin, music stands, and musical novelties for gifts to students and teachers...everything you'll need for your stringed instrument!  You can call our store for all of your needs.  You can place an order over the phone and have the accessories delivered to your child's school, or you can place the item on hold and stop y our store to pick it up.  It's that easy!

Our rent-to-own program offers you $100 towards the purchase of a violin or viola and $200 towards the purchase of a cello.

 

 

Our rates include insurance on your instrument rental. Our insurance covers damage to the instrument, bow or case, however, it does not include negligence.  

 

No, we are specially trained to work with violins, violas, and cellos. All our instruments are serviced on-site by the shop's owner.

 

We are happy to exchange the rental size throughout the contract period at no additional cost. 

   

 What if I need to return my instrument early?

You may return your instrument at any time.  If you decide to purchase an instrument from us, you are still eligible to apply lease credit towards your purchase. 

 

 

Instruments purchased from The String Corner may be traded-in for a different size or different instrument.  All  instruments have a 70% trade in credit.  We do not accept multiple instruments for one instrument.  All items considered for trade-in must be inspected by The String Corner for damage in which case, an adjustment would have to be made.  

 

An outfit is the instrument, case, and bow.

 

An appointment is not necessary, and we are always happy to show instruments during our store hours. However, if you know ahead of time a date and/or time you will be coming, an appointment is advised to enable us to best accommodate your specific needs. 

 

We will consider trade-ins not purchased from us on an individual basis.

 

The standard turn-around time for a bow rehair is 7-10 business days. 

 

It is standard to rehair a bow every 6 months to a year; however this period may vary depending on the amount of use the bow gets. 

 

Broken or false strings should not be used. Additionally, overused strings may start to sound dull, and should be changed to ensure optimum sound quality in your instrument. We are happy to check your strings for you here at the shop at no charge, or your teacher can suggest when the strings are in need of replacement. Please inquire about our string prices.

 

Changes in humidity can make tuning difficult. It is best to try to limit these humidity changes as much as possible by not storing your instrument in or around extreme heat or cold.  The String Corner recommends using a humidifier in the winter, and a dehumidifier or air conditioner in the summer.