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Musical Instrument Rental Scheme 2004 – 2005
The most flexible way to take up an instrumentRent for an initial period of 4 months, then extend that rental for up to a year. There are generous discounts available along the way if you choose to buy the instrument, and we offer free insurance.against damage. As usual we have the best choice of instruments and experienced sales staff to guide you in making the right choice to suit your ambitiions and budget. Our in-house technicians will take care of maintenance, or solve any problems, with the minimum of fuss, and we stock all the accessories and books etc. that you will ever need.
We believe our rental scheme is the best start on your musical journey, with our generous discounts helping to make learning an affordable and enjoyable experience.
Qualifying pupils at LEA schools are also able to take advantage of the Assisted Purchase Vat Free scheme when purchasing the instrument, even after renting it, adding an even greater saving.
How does it work?
You may rent an instrument for up to 1 full year, in four month periods.
At the end of the first rental period, you have three options.
- Return the instrument with no further charges.
- Rent the instrument for a further four month period.
- Purchase the instrument outright, after deducting the rental paid. If you pay the balance in full before the end of the rental period, you qualify for the supersave discount of 15% of the balance.
At the end of the second rental period you have three options.
- Return the instrument with no further charges.
- Rent the instrument for a further four month period.
- Purchase the instrument outright, after deducting both rentals paid. If you pay the balance in full before the end of the rental period, you qualify for a discount of 5% of the balance.
At the end of the third rental period, you have two options.
- Return the instrument with no further charges.
- Purchase the instrument outright, after deducting all the rental paid.
Pupils at qualifying LEA schools may be able to take advantage of the Assisted Purchase Vat Free Scheme , so that so that when paying the balance it is possible to save the V.A.T. element of the balance, making even greater savings. The pupil must satisfy certain conditions, and this must be arranged through the school where instruction is taking place, but we would be happy to advise you.
Terms and Conditions
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You must have a valid, permanent, UK address.
- You must provide two separate forms of official identification with your signature and address, such as driving licence or utility bill.
- We will take your photograph in the shop and retain it with the rental details.
- All rentals are at the discretion of Mev Taylor’s, and the instruments remain in our ownership unless paid in full.
- We insure the instrument against damage, but not loss or theft.
- If you are returning an instrument, it must be back with us by the due date, or there is a weekly charge.
Instrument Rental Prices 2004 – 2005
* The balance illustrated is the cost to own instrument at end of first 4 month rental.
** Supersave is the balance if paid in full before the end of the first rental period, with 15% discount. Other instruments may be available on request
| Instrument | MSRP | Our Price | 4 Month Rent | Balance * | Supersave** balance |
| Flutes | |||||
| EvettebyBesson | £249.00 | £199.00 | £49.00 | £150.00 | £127.50 |
| Trevor James TJ10x | £425.00 | £319.00 | £59.00 | £260.00 | £221.00 |
| Jupiter JFL- 511ESSC | £419.00 | £359.00 | £69.00 | £290.00 | £246.50 |
| Yamaha 211S | £509.00 | £449.00 | £89.00 | £350.00 | £297.50 |
| Clarinets | |||||
| MontreuxSeries 3 | 299.00 | 199.00 | £39.00 | £160.00 | £136.00 |
| Trevor James | £399.00 | £299.00 | £59.00 | £240.00 | £204.00 |
| Jupiter 631 | £399.00 | £319.00 | £59.00 | £260.00 | £221.00 |
| Yamaha YCL250 | £409.00 | £359.00 | £79.00 | £280.00 | £238.00 |
| Buffet B12 | £467.00 | £399.00 | £79.00 | £320.00 | £272.50 |
| Saxophones | |||||
| EvettebyKeilwerthAlto | £399.00 | £349.00 | £79.00 | £270.00 | £229.50 |
| Jupiter JAS 565 Alto | £599.00 | £499.00 | £99.00 | £400.00 | £340.00 |
| KeilwerthST90 Alto | £944.00 | £799.00 | £169.00 | 630.00 | £535.50 |
| Yamaha YAS275 Alto | £879.00 | £749.00 | £159.00 | £590.00 | £501.50 |
| MontreuxSeries 2 Tenor | £599.00 | £499.00 | £99.00 | £400.00 | £340.00 |
| KeilwerthST90 Tenor | £1,108.00 | £899.00 | £179.00 | £720.00 | £612.00 |
| Yamaha YTS275 Tenor | £999.00 | £849.00 | £169.00 | £680.00 | £578.00 |
| Trumpets | |||||
| Artemis by Trevor James | £249.00 | £199.00 | £49.00 | £150.00 | £127.50 |
| Jupiter JTR 300L | £309.00 | £259.00 | £59.00 | £200.00 | £170.00 |
| Besson1000 SP | £267.00 | £249.00 | £59.00 | £190.00 | £161.50 |
| Yamaha YTR1335 | £339.00 | £329.00 | £69.00 | £270.00 | £229.50 |
| Trombones | |||||
| Jupiter JSL 432L | £449.00 | £389.00 | £79.00 | £310.00 | £263.50 |
| Besson1000 SP | £375.00 | £369.00 | £69.00 | £300.00 | £255.00 |
| Yamaha YTB354E | £519.00 | £489.00 | £99.00 | £390.00 | £331.50 |
| Cornets | |||||
| Besson1000 SP | £336.00 | £319.00 | £59.00 | £260.00 | £221.00 |
| Yamaha YTR2330 | £459.00 | £439.00 | £89.00 | £350.00 | £297.50 |
| Other Instruments | |||||
| Jupiter JAL456L Tenor Horn | £659.00 | £569.00 | £119.00 | £450.00 | £382.50 |
| Jupiter JBR462L Baritone Horn | £869.00 | £769.00 | £149.00 | £620.00 | £527.00 |
| Buffet 4121 Oboe | £1,199.00 | £1,099.00 | £199.00 | £900.00 | £765.00 |
| 48 Bass 6×8 Piano Accordion | £249.00 | £219.00 | £49.00 | £170.00 | £144.50 |
| Conservatoire Violin Outfit | £159.00 | £159.00 | £39.00 | £120.00 | £102.00 |
| Student Cello Outfit,varioius, from | £399.00 | £399.00 | £79.00 | £320.00 | £272.00 |
| Student Used Saxophones Outfits, various, from | £599.00 | £499.00 | £119.00 | £380.00 | £323.00 |