FAQ’s About Elefante Music’s Rent To Purchase Program

What is a trial rental?

The Trial Rental is a one-time rental option that cannot be repeated. It allows both parent and student the opportunity to try a certain instrument without a significant financial outlay.  Should the student decide to continue, the rental fees may be used towards purchasing the instrument.

What is the service charge?

The service charge is a monthly fee that entitles the renter use of our comprehensive on premise repair shop. You will receive regular maintenance and repair of your instrument.  The fee is included in the payments described on this contract. These fees do not count towards the purchase of your instrument.  The service charges per month are:

$6.00 for Group A, $7.00 for Group B, $8.00 for Group C, and $9.00 for Group D instruments.

Do my payments count towards the purchase of my instrument?

All consecutive payments (less the service charge) count towards the purchase of the instrument.

Are there any discounts for purchasing the instrument?

At the end of the initial rental period, you are entitled to a 40% discount off of the list price of the instrument.  During the first year of monthly re-rental you are entitled to a 30% discount and thereafter 20%.

How can I return the instrument?

You may return the instrument directly to Elefante Music. Elefante Music must be notified if you plan on returning the instrument to the school.  If you doreturn the instrument to the school without obtaining a Return Authorization number from Elefante Music first you will be responsible for any payments that may be due up until the time we have the instrument in our possession.

Are string rentals different than other instruments?

Yes, string instruments can be exchanged at no charge for larger sizes as the student grows. The smaller instruments are therefore not necessarily the ones that you will eventually purchase. The payments that you make on the smaller instruments can be applied to the final instrument that you will need.

How much are the instruments worth?

Below is a table of instruments and their prices. The variations can be due to manufacturer’s prices and if an instrument has been used or is new. All of our rental instruments are new or like-new.

Ifyou have any further questions, please call us at (908) 464-5928,

or e-mail michele@elefantemusic.com.  Thank you!

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