Appointments are highly recommended — call 0415 096 611, text us, or book online.
Instrument emergency — broken string, bridge, or a concert with nothing to play? We fix it or rent you a proper one — call or text 0415 096 611, any time.
Rentals
from A$30 a month on a 3-month rental
1 · Choose your instrument
Violins come in fractional sizes from 1/16 up to full size 4/4.
Renting is the gentlest way to start. Pay monthly, swap sizes as your child grows, and return whenever you like.
Looking for a cello? See our cello hire plans and sizes.
2 · Choose an option
3 months' rent credited |Trade-in available with every instrument bought from usFractional sizes (1/8 – 3/4) · Violin
or A$45 / month
A$30 a month when paid for 3 months
A$250 refundable deposit
Account & card required — charged only once we confirm your instrument.
3 months' rent credited |Trade-in available with every instrument bought from usAll sizes · Violin
or A$45 / month
About A$37 a month when paid for 3 months
A$350 refundable deposit
Account & card required — charged only once we confirm your instrument.
3 months' rent credited |Trade-in available with every instrument bought from usStep-up instrument · Violin
or A$58 / month
About A$52 a month when paid for 3 months
A$650 refundable deposit
Account & card required — charged only once we confirm your instrument.
Free rosin is basic rosin. Our recommendation: Leatherwood violin rosin — one cake lasts about 3 years. A$125, in stock.
Free strings replacement covers basic strings. Our recommendation: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold strings, fitted before pickup — A$220 one-off, charged once when your rental is confirmed, not added to the rental fee. Available on 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 violins.
Rent first, then buy: your first 3 months' rent comes off the price of any instrument you buy from us. Trade-in is available with every instrument bought from us, at the next size.
3 · Pick a size
Your rental
Violins come in fractional sizes from 1/16 up to full size 4/4.
Recurring rental, cancel any time: billed monthly or every 3 months, refundable deposit once at start. The first 3 months of rental fees are credited toward a future instrument purchase — no expiry once earned. Cancel by emailing music@stringsembassy.com.au.
Purchase & trade-in: available with every instrument bought from us. You can trade it back in later when upsizing or upgrading — its value goes straight toward your next instrument.
Not sure of the size? Size chart
Instrument try-outs and fittings are by appointment — book a free try-out or text us before visiting.
In-studio service
We fit and set up instruments in our Neutral Bay studio: bridge, soundpost, strings, pegs, chinrest and shoulder rest, adjusted to the instrument and the player. Every set-up is done by Dominik Przywara, a luthier-trained professional violinist. A good set-up can transform how an instrument sounds and plays, and it makes a student instrument genuinely easier to play.
Price depends on the instrument — ask us.
Bring your child in, try sizes side by side, and step up whenever they outgrow the instrument.
Drop us a line with your child's age and arm length — we'll suggest a size and you can try it in the studio before committing.
Ask about sizingFAQ
Starter (fractional sizes) is A$90 for 3 months or A$45 a month; Standard (all sizes) is A$110 for 3 months or A$45 a month; Performer is A$155 for 3 months or A$58 a month. All prices are GST inc.
Yes, a refundable deposit is paid once at the start: A$250 for Starter, A$350 for Standard and A$650 for Performer.
Yes. Starter rentals include free size swaps, and you can try sizes side by side at the studio by appointment.
Yes, you can cancel any time by emailing music@stringsembassy.com.au.
The first 3 months of rental fees are credited toward a future instrument purchase, with no expiry once earned.
Tell us a little about the player and what you need. No account, no card.
