Est. 1857

126 Deansgate Manchester

M3 2GR, UK

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Forsyth is the UK's single largest classically orientated music shop

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Student Instrument Hire Scheme 

 

 

We understand that learning an instrument requires both a personal and financial commitment. We want our customers to feel confident about their purchases and therefore offer an instrument hire scheme with the option to purchase the instrument for the full price less the rental amount already paid. This is an extremely popular scheme with new learners and those who are undecided to which level of instrument to go for. The Forsyth hire scheme is only available for school pupils. The Forsyth Buy Back Scheme is an alternative way for people to try an instrument with the option of returning it within the first 6 months.

 

 

How long is the hire period for?

The hire period is for three months, which is roughly a school term. 

 

 

What happens at the end of the hire period?

At the end of the rental period you have the option to purchase the instrument for the current price less the amount paid in rental, or you can simply return the instrument to us.

 

 

Which instruments are available for hire? 

 

Flutes              - from £35  Piccolos           - from £42  Clarinets             - from £35 
Bassoons        - from £225  Alto Saxes        - from £53  Tenor Saxes       - from £101 
Oboes              - from £132  Cornets             - from £33  Trumpets            - from £34  
Trombones      - from £43  French Horns    - from £159 Euphoniums        - from £84 
Violas               - from £16  Cellos                - from £36  Double Basses    - from  £78 

for 3 months

 

 

How do I arrange an instrument  hire?

The parent / guardian of the student wanting to hire an instrument must complete a Forsyth Hire Form (available on request) and return it to us. Your application is subject to a credit check which is necessary for our insurance purposes. Providing you have a clear credit  history, we will continue to process your order and advise you on when you can collect it or have it delivered.  For Hire forms please email your details to education@forsyths.co.uk or call 0161 834 3281 ext 226 

 

 

 

Buy Back Scheme

Forsyth also operate a 'Buy Back' scheme whereby you can enter into an agreement with Forsyth so that within the first 6 months of purchase Forsyth will agree to buy back the instrument for 80% of the purchase price*. This scheme is open to all customers.

 

Piano Hire

Forsyth has a fleet of quality pianos that are available for long term rental or concert and event hire ranging from concert grands to studio uprights. Click here for further information.

*subject to the instrument and case being in good condition. Some instruments are excluded from this scheme, please ask for details