I would like to rent a cello. I used to play as a kid, and I would like to pick it back up. Are there any good music stores you would recommend for renting a cello in DC or ~30 minutes driving distance outside the city? It'd be nice if it had the rent-to-own option where my rental payments could apply to the balance in case I decided to commit and buy it. Thank you!

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t_obiwankenobi t1_j1qkfdc wrote on December 26, 2022 at 4:42 PM

Middle C Music in Tenleytown rents cellos and offers a rent to own program! I’m currently renting a cello from them. I’m paying roughly $66/month for my cello rental.

federalstooge OP t1_j1rhpfn wrote on December 26, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Thank you! Excellent first hand information!

TheZenCowSaysMu t1_j1r9uof wrote on December 26, 2022 at 7:46 PM

Some small music stores only rent violins because they claim they don't have enough space for larger instruments. But I say there's always room for cello.

fiestagato t1_j1rgyn4 wrote on December 26, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Drums unlimited has an Ivan Dunov 4x4 and a Lorthar Semmlinger 4x4 with bows to rent.

The house of music traditions also does rentals, they might have cellos too.

federalstooge OP t1_j1rho2h wrote on December 26, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Thank you! I'll look into both of these

No1Statistician t1_j1rluzq wrote on December 26, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Gailes Violin Shop in College Park is the best, used them my whole life

TurbulentSuccess3519 t1_j1s6kr9 wrote on December 26, 2022 at 11:55 PM

i really like brobst violin shop! it’s in alexandria but that is where i got my more “professional” cello a few years back. they have a rent to own option too i believe!

quickbanishment t1_j1siuiw wrote on December 27, 2022 at 1:32 AM

Potter's Violin in Silver Spring, or Brobst in Alexandria. Both handle string instruments only, and will have upgrade paths for you, and apply rental credit towards a purchase.