Rental customers may choose from different makes and models in the brass instrument rental programme, which can be changed during the contract. All prices listed are for a 3 month period.

The programme has recently received praise in the London Portrait magazine and is highly regarded:

‘Isn't it always the way that children want to play an instrument until just after you've bought it - and then announce that they want to play something different! That's why we adore Chimes Music. They have a hire service available for children, so they can try an instrument for a few months before buying.'

Please call either shop: Barbican Chimes or Kensington Chimes to check current availability.

A selection of some of the instruments in our brass instrument rental programme:

Brass Instrument Rental programme: Makes & Models

Alto Saxophone

Trumpet

Cornet

Trombone

Brass Instrument Rental programme: General Notes

We offer a range of student model instruments for rental to children on a range of string (in different small sizes), woodwind and brass instruments. This enables your child to try out an instrument without the commitment (or expense) of buying it outright initially. Our staff assess the correct size of instrument for your child.  You can change the size of your child's rental instrument at any point during the contract.

Discount for Brass Instrument Rental programme customers

We offer a 10% discount on sheet music and accessories to all of our rental customers. This discount is also available online once you have created an online Chimes account. Rental customers should email [email protected] to verify eligibility. Once this verification has taken place Chimes will update your account and apply the discount to your account for future orders.

Rentals are available from both Chimes branches: Barbican and Kensington. For further information, please call your closest branch: Barbican Chimes or Kensington Chimes.

Brass Instrument Rental programme: Terms of Rental

Chimes rents all instruments on a rolling three-month contract. An initial payment of three months is payable for violins and an initial payment of six months for all other instruments.

You may buy your rental instrument at any time.  Please contact the branch you are renting from (either Barbican or Kensington) for the price. Please be aware that we are unable to take back purchased instruments as part-payment on a larger size or more expensive model.

We are currently only able to rent out instruments for children. The following terms & conditions (in addition to those in the rental contract are applicable):

The parent (or legal guardian) of the child (or children) must sign all rental contracts. You must bring two forms of identification in order to complete the contract:

1. One form of photographic identification (e.g. passport or driving license)
2. One other item that acts as proof of address (e.g. council tax bill, bank statement etc).

Listed below are the rental prices per quarter (three months) of our instruments. It is also possible to set up a monthly direct debit if you prefer. If you require a specific model and/or size, please phone ahead (Barbican or Kensington) to check availability and reserve.

Brass Instrument Rental programme Insurance: Damage or loss

If your instrument is damaged, lost, or stolen within the rental period you are financially responsible for repairing or replacing the instrument. Chimes does NOT insure instruments whilst rented to customers. All of the prices are explained at the point of renting and can later be found on your contract. If you are at all unsure, please contact the shop you rented from either Barbican or Kensington. Repairs will usually be arranged through our own professional repairers, but you are welcome to use another repairer as long as the instrument is returned to us in a playable condition.

Brass Instrument Rental programme: Care for your instrument

It is always best to ask your teacher for guidance, but without regular care and maintenance (over and above just putting your instrument back in its case to ensure it is not damaged!) your instrument will deteriorate and affect your ability to play. Valves (whether piston or rotary - a different oil is needed!) and tuning slides need regular care to prevent damage and to maintain your instrument in tip-top condition. Moisture needs to be emptied out regularly to prevent damage and your instrument should be kept externally clean as well. Mouthpieces also need cleaning. Chimes stocks a range of products to help take care of your instrument. If in doubt, do please pop into one of our shops, either Barbican or Kensington and one of our team would be happy to advise.

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