Unlike a rental, 100% of your payments are going towards the purchase of the instrument. Our program is a zero-obligation contract, so if your student decides they no longer want to play their instrument, you can return it at any time with no penalty

Unlike a rental, 100% of your payments are going towards the purchase of the instrument. Our program is a zero-obligation contract, so if your student decides they no longer want to play their instrument, you can return it at any time with no penalty.

Why don't we call it rent?

Your instrument will come packed with all your music teacher's recommended accessories. If there are paid accessories, you will have the option to buy them in-store or at the time of check out online. If you are not associated with a school district,

Your instrument will come packed with all your music teacher&apos;s recommended accessories. If there are paid accessories, you will have the option to buy them in-store or at the time of check out online.&#xA0;If you are not associated with a school district, your instrument will come with our standard accessories.

What does my instrument come with?

Your Worry-Free Maintenance plan covers:. String Instruments. Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone. Trombone. Trumpet, Baritone, Tuba. Percussion, Snare & Bell Kit, Marimba, Xylophone. Total Instrument Replacement. If your instrument is stolen, damaged/d

Your Worry-Free Maintenance plan covers:<ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">Free loaner instrument&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Cleaning &quot;as needed&quot; or by technician recommendation</li></ul>String Instruments<ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">String replacements</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Body, pegs, fine tuners, tailpiece, chin rest, bow (including bow hair)</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Body separations and open seams</li></ul>Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone<ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">Keys, pads, corks, mouthpiece or headjoint, body and case</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Adjustments, bent or broken parts, chips, cracks</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Dents, if instrument playability is impaired</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Cleaning for instrument playability</li></ul>Trombone<ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">Slide, slide latch, water key, mouthpiece and case</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Corks, slide problems, replacement as needed and stuck mouthpieces</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Cleaning if needed for instrument playability</li></ul>Trumpet, Baritone, Tuba<ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">Valves, slides, springs, corks, mouthpiece and case</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Adjustments, sticking or bent valves and stuck mouthpieces</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Dents, if instrument playability is impaired</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Cleaning for instrument playability</li></ul>Percussion, Snare &amp; Bell Kit, Marimba, Xylophone<ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">Split drum heads, stripped lugs, shells and case</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Keyboard frames, pins, bars, cord, resonators and case</li></ul>Total Instrument ReplacementIf your instrument is stolen, damaged/destroyed in a house or car fire, Schmitt Music will replace it with a comparable instrument at no additional charge.Conditions:<ul><li style="font-size: 16px;">You must have the maintenance plan on your instrument and your account must be current at the time of the incident.</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">You must provide a police or fire department report to receive a replacement instrument.</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">The replacement may be a different brand or model.</li></ul>

What exactly is covered with a maintenance plan?

Congratulations on taking the next step!. If you are interested in trading in your student level band instrument, 100% of payments made in the first 12 months* are able to be used as an allowance for select instruments. Contact your local store for m

Congratulations on taking the next step!If you are interested in trading in your student level band instrument, 100% of payments made in the first 12 months* are able to be used as an allowance for select instruments. Contact your local store for more information.For student level orchestra, you are able to trade in your instrument for 100% of all payments* you have made on your current instrument.*maintenance plan payments do not go towards the allowance

I want to upgrade my student instrument, can I trade in my instrument?

Please contact our account services department at 763-398-5000. They will be able to send you an itemized payment history in addition to information about your contract. Submit an online inquiry here and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Cur

Please contact our account services department at 763-398-5000. They will be able to send you an itemized payment history in addition to information about your contract.&#xA0;Submit an online inquiry <a href="https://schmittmusic.gorgias.help/en-US/contact">here</a> and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Currently, you cannot view payment history or remaining balance online.

Where can I access my payments and contract?

You can size-up your instrument for the next free of charge! Visit your local Schmitt Music store, and have your student resized to a new instrument. Your monthly payments will stay the same. If your school is serviced by a Schmitt representative, we

You can size-up your instrument for the next free of charge! Visit your local Schmitt Music store, and have your student resized to a new instrument.&#xA0;Your monthly payments will stay the same. If your school is serviced by a Schmitt representative, we can arrange for an exchange to happen at your child&apos;s school.Fractional sizing is unique to string instruments. Band instruments are one-size-fits all.

How do I size-up my student's string instrument?

If your student will be in band or orchestra the next school year, we recommend keeping your instrument over the summer. 100% of your payments are going towards the purchase of your instrument and if you return it, you will lose that equity.

If your student will be in band or orchestra the next school year, we recommend keeping your instrument over the summer. 100% of your payments are going towards the purchase of your instrument and if you return it, you will lose that equity.&#xA0;

Should I keep my student's instrument in the summer?

Absolutely! Our program is for anyone who wants to play an instrument regardless of age or school affiliation.

Absolutely! Our program is for anyone who wants to play an instrument regardless of age or school affiliation.

Can I get an instrument through the Better Than Rent program if I am an adult?

Returning your instrument is quick and easy. Just drop off your instrument at your local Schmitt Music store, and payments will stop.If your school is serviced by a Schmitt Music educational representative, we can pick your instrument up from the sch

Returning your instrument is quick and easy. Just drop off your instrument at your local Schmitt Music store, and payments will stop. If your school is serviced by a Schmitt Music educational representative, we can pick your instrument up from the school, saving you a trip. Connect with your school band or orchestra director for more details.

How do I return my student's instrument?

We do not buy back used instruments. We recommend trying to sell your instrument through Facebook Marketplace or reverb.com.

We do not buy back used instruments. We recommend trying to sell your instrument through Facebook Marketplace or reverb.com.

My instrument is paid off but my student is no longer playing, do you buy back instruments?

The Worry-Free Maintenance Plan costs $7.99 per month for student instruments, or $9.99 a month for intermediate + level instruments.

The Worry-Free Maintenance Plan costs $7.99 per month for student instruments, or $9.99 a month for intermediate + level instruments.&#xA0;

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