Buying a trumpet is a big investment, so renting one is a good option for beginners who aren’t sure if they’ll enjoy being a trumpet player. If you want to rent a trumpet, it’s a good idea to start asking a music instructor or a professional trumpet player for recommendations. Then consider how long you want to rent a trumpet for and whether the company you’re considering offers a rent-to-own option. Finally, especially if you already have some experience playing the trumpet, you may want to compare the cost of renting to the cost of purchasing a used instrument.
A large number of Internet-based companies, in addition to traditional music stores, offer trumpet rental. It can be difficult to know which companies are reliable and which offer the best value if you have no prior experience with instrument rental. As a result, getting advice from your trumpet instructor or a trumpet-playing friend before renting a trumpet can be beneficial. Inquire if she can recommend a specific rental company and if she believes that certain trumpet brands are better for beginners than others. Find out what an average rental rate should be to make sure you don’t end up paying more than you need to for your rental.
With this information in hand, you can begin contacting potential rental companies. Because many companies rent trumpets in three-month increments, you’ll need to consider how long you want to rent one. You should also see if a company provides a flexible rental term in case your plans change. Furthermore, if you think you’ll want to buy a trumpet in the future, you should rent from a company that offers a rent-to-own option. Normally, your rental payments are deducted from the purchase price of your instrument at the end of your rental period in a rent-to-own system.
Finally, keep in mind that purchasing a used trumpet can be a better deal in some cases than renting one. This is especially true if you have prior trumpet experience and are confident that you will stay committed to the instrument for more than a few months. In this case, the cost of renting a trumpet for several months or even years can easily outweigh the cost of purchasing a used trumpet.