Many schools offer rental programs, but you may save even more by buying a reconditioned instrument.
Joe Maultz owns Axe-zactly Music in Hammonton, New Jersey. The store buys used instruments for 10-25% of the new, retail price. The instruments are refurbished, sanitized and polished and then sold for about 50% of the new retail price.
Maultz explains that manufacturers have a suggested list price for most instruments, though most music stores will sell them for less than that.
He showed us a clarinet that lists for about $700, but usually sells for about $500. He'll sell the refurbished model for $200-$250.
He explained that buying a refurbished model can cost less than renting one for two years. And it's definitely less than buying through a rent-to-own program.
The prices in those programs are usually based on the Manufacturer's suggested retail price, and interest is added. So, buying that same clarinet could cost close to $1000 through a rent-to-own program.
Axe-Zactly Hammonton Music Center also specializes in vintage guitars. It's located at 3014 S. White Horse Pike. The phone number is 609-561-8744.
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