Is it better to buy or rent a musical instrument?
A. Buying is usually better for the experienced musician, while renting is usually better for the beginning musician, especially young students. Renting offers protections very much appreciated by parents. While low monthly rent payments apply continuously to purchase, the renter has valuable options. The instrument may be exchanged for any other with credit transferred to the new instrument, or may be returned anytime without further obligation. Instruments are fussy creatures, and all adjustment and repair is fully covered during the rental.
