Rental

Deciding to buy a new or used piano could end up being costly should the interest fade or you decide you prefer another piano. However, it is unwise to spend too little on a piano, as a cheap instrument of the sort often found being sold privately online will very likely have a poor tone, uneven touch or worse still, tuning instability. This will discourage, rather than encourage and inspire the developing pianist!

The alternative is our flexible Rent to Buy scheme which requires no deposit. This enables you to spend roughly the same as a poor second-hand instrument (e.g. c. £480) but has the advantage of providing you with a fully guaranteed piano with a pleasing tone, an even touch, and which is tuned to concert pitch. This will give the pianist maximum encouragement and reward*. After all, it is not easy to learn to play the piano and having a good instrument is essential for maximum motivation and progress!

Options during the rental period (minimum one year)

• A: Lose no money by buying the piano during the first 3 months of the rental, as we will refund the full rental amount that you have paid against the purchase price.

• B: If you buy the piano within 3-6 months, 6-9 months, or 9-12 months you will be refunded 80%, 60% or 50% of the rental respectively.

Options at the end of the rental period

• C: Buy the piano – we will refund 50% of your first year’s rental toward the cost of the piano.
• D: Continue to rent the piano – your first year’s 50% rent discount will not be lost or diminish.
• E: Return the piano to us or hire another piano.

*There is a nominal charge for delivery to and collection from the ground floor, depending on location - whereas we offer free delivery to the ground floor if a piano is bought outright. Additional charges are made to any floor above or below the ground floor.

The hirer must ensure that the piano is tuned and maintained through The Piano Shop and the repair of any damage to the instrument is their responsibility.

The hirer may put the refund towards buying another piano other than the one that is rented, provided the RRP is the same value or more.

Any offers or sale prices are excluded from the rental agreement.

For more information please call 01892 543233 or contact us using this form: