Rent an instrument
Last updated: December 20, 2024
You want to learn to play an instrument, but do not yet have your own? For each musical instrument we have a store recommendation for the whole of Switzerland, in which you can rent instruments.
The stores are recommended by our over 600 music teachers who offer music lessons in Switzerland.
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Music stores in Zurich
Aemtlerstr. 15
8003 Zürich
044 463 16 16
www.gitarrentotal.ch
Gitarren Total
Since 1988 Gitarren Total is Zurich's first address for electric, acoustic and bass guitars. Gitarren Total attaches great importance to personal service and advice from specialized staff. Guitarists of all levels will find the right instrument. Here you will find the guitar that motivates you to play more often and better. Priority is given to quality, sound and an optimal price/performance ratio. For those who are undecided, we have developed an attractive rental/purchase offer together with Gitarren Total. You can rent an instrument for six months and decide at the end of the term whether you want to return it, buy it or purchase another instrument. The rental costs will be deducted from the purchase price.
Zollikerstrasse 81
8008 Zürich
044 383 40 56
www.scheupiano.ch
SCHEU PIANO-SERVICE GmbH
Scheu Piano-Service is our partner in Zurich for all types of pianos. The specialist piano store in Zurich Seefeld (founded in 1984) stocks upright and silent pianos, the latest digital and hybrid pianos and also grand pianos. The following brands are represented: Yamah, Kawai, Roland, Sauter, Grotrian-Steinweg and Wilh. Steinberg. They also stock fully reconditioned second-hand pianos from Steinway & Sons, Bechstein and Bösendorfer.
The Scheu Piano team attaches great importance to individual advice and professional service, even after the purchase. They also offer an attractive rental/purchase package so that you can try out an instrument.
Sihlfeldstrasse 138
8004 Zürich
044 241 40 20
www.promusig.ch
Promusig
Promusig specializes in drums, digital pianos, keyboards, synthesizers and studio/recording and is located in the heart of Zurich. They carry a wide range of different instruments that are ready to play in the store.
Music stores in Bern
Zeughausgasse 22
3011 Bern
031 311 41 34
www.musikmueller.ch
Musik Müller
Musik Müller AG has been the specialist store for guitar, piano, drums, bass, violin and wind instruments in Bern for many years. The experience, the own music making and the joy of musical instruments are the strengths of the trained professional staff. There is a good selection of instruments available to play and they carry simple to high quality and also exclusive instruments. Renting instruments is also possible and is a popular option, especially for beginners. The rental fee is 100% credited towards a later purchase.
Music stores in Basel
Theaterstrasse 7
4051 Basel
061 225 91 51
www.stofflermusik.ch
Stoffler Musik
Stoffler has been the professional contact for musical instruments and pro audio in Basel for over 45 years. Stoffler Musik is specialized in pianos, grand pianos, silent pianos, digital pianos and electric guitars. In the store near Theater Basel you will also find a wide range of other instruments. Especially for beginners Stoffler Musik offers practical installment plan options. The Stoffler team supports you with lots of information, tips and professional care for your instrument.
Theaterstrasse 7
4051 Basel
061 272 48 18
www.auxguitares.ch
aux guitares
For everything around the acoustic guitar "aux guitares" is the specialist in Basel since 1974. Aux guitares offers expert advice, good instruments, a wide selection of sheet music and various accessories. The assortment includes classical guitars, steelstring guitars (western guitars), ukuleles, but also electric guitars, basses as well as amplifiers. Aux guitares offers various rental instruments for beginners. For children there is a special possibility to rent guitars with a smaller scale length (adapted to the body size).
Steinengraben 40
4051 Basel
061 272 23 30
www.propercussion.ch
Pro Percussion
Since its foundation in 2005 by Claude Conradi, Pro Percussion AG has developed into one of the largest specialist stores for percussion instruments of all kinds in Northwestern Switzerland. Pro Percussion also rents out percussion instruments for beginners.
Music stores in Winterthur
Tösstalstrasse 77
8400 Winterthur
052 558 37 70
www.backstagemusic.ch
Backstage Music
Backstage Music is an independent music store dedicated to the world of guitars and synthesizers. In the beautiful store on Tösstalstrasse in Winterthur, Backstage Musice offers carefully selected electric guitars, acoustic guitars, synthesizers and effect devices. Among the guitars you will find the biggest brands. The selection of different effect devices is one of the most diverse in Switzerland. A wide range of used equipment is also available at any time. Beginners and professionals alike will find the right instruments at Backstage Music. Especially for beginners, the generous rental conditions are practical.
Gewerbestrasse 3
8405 Winterthur
052 232 12 92
www.artes-violins.ch
Artes – Fine Violins
Artes - Fine Violins is specialized in violins, violas and cellos. They supply in the Zurich and Winterthur area. For over 30 years, Ioan and Heidi Gramatic have been active in the sale of string instruments. Both are experienced violinists themselves with several years of orchestra and teaching experience. This and their passion for the instrument make them very competent advisors when it comes to finding the right instrument for different human and musical needs. For beginners there is an attractive rent/buy offer.
Pflanzschulstrasse 30
8400 Winterthur
052 238 00 40
www.musikgrimm.ch
Musik Grimm & Piano-Center
For over 30 years, Musik Grimm has been offering all kinds of musical instruments on the square in Winterthur. The enthusiasm for music, musical instruments and their technical inner workings is also expressed in numerous musical activities and collaborations with renowned formations and artists.