Violin Hire – Quality Violins Delivered UK-Wide

Hire a professionally set-up violin from just £12 per month. All outfits include bow, case, shoulder rest and rosin, with easy size exchanges as the player grows.
Ideal for beginners, children and adults
returning to music.

  • UK-wide delivery
  • Easy size swaps
  • Returns free of charge
  • Trusted by schools & teachers

Choosing the right violin size is important for comfort and progress. Our hire range covers every size, from ¼ violins for beginners, ½ and ¾ sizes for growing children, to full size instruments for adults and older students. If you’d like a little extra guidance, we’ve created size-specific pages for each option, so you can easily see which instrument is best suited to the player’s age, height, and arm length. We also a short guide to help choose your violin model.

Choose Your Violin Hire Model

Full Size Intermediate Violins

Violin Sizes & How to Choose

Violin SizeTypical AgeArm Length (Approx.)Notes
1/16 Size3–5 years35–38 cmVery small children or early beginners
1/10 Size4–6 years38–40 cmLess common size, useful between 1/16 and 1/8
1/8 Size4–6 years40–45 cmYoung beginners with short arms
1/4 Size5–7 years45–50 cmCommon for early primary school children
1/2 Size6–9 years50–55 cmOne of the most commonly hired sizes
3/4 Size9–12 years55–60 cmOften used before moving to full size
Full Size (4/4)12+ years & adults60+ cmStandard adult violin size
Violin Measurement - What SIze?

Why Hire a Violin?

Hiring a violin is the perfect option for beginners, children, and students who are just starting out or still growing. It allows you to access a high-quality instrument without committing to a large upfront cost. With our hire service, you can:

  • Try different sizes as your child grows
  • Access a professionally set-up violin ready to play
  • Swap or upgrade instruments easily as skills improve
  • Option to purchase later if you fall in love with your violin

Whether you’re learning for fun, preparing for exams, or playing in a school orchestra, hiring gives flexibility, affordability, and convenience.

Compare Violin Models

Student Standard

  • Best For: First-time beginners and younger children
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Tone & Response: Basic and reliable, designed for early learning
  • Teacher Recommendation: Suitable for first lessons and school use
  • Typical Use: Short-term hire or introductory lessons

Student I

  • Best For: Beginners starting regular lessons
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Tone & Response: Clear and consistent, easier to control than entry-level models
  • Teacher Recommendation: Commonly recommended for early tuition
  • Typical Use: School programmes and private lessons

Student II

  • Best For: Progressing students
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Tone & Response: Richer tone with improved response and control
  • Teacher Recommendation: Frequently recommended for developing players
  • Typical Use: Continued study and ensemble playing

Conservatoire II

  • Best For: Advanced students and committed learners
  • Skill Level: Advanced student
  • Tone & Response: Strong projection and greater tonal depth
  • Teacher Recommendation: Suitable for higher-grade exams
  • Typical Use: Long-term study and performance

Need more help? We have a full guide here...

Our Hire Process

We make hiring a violin simple and hassle-free. Here’s how it works:

  1. Select your violin: Choose the right model and size for the player.
  2. Place your hire order: Monthly plans start from just £12 and include everything you need to start playing.
  3. Fast UK-wide delivery: Your violin is professionally set up and delivered to your door.
  4. Size swaps: As the player grows, you can easily exchange for a larger instrument.
  5. Option to buy: (Full size violins) At any time, you can purchase the violin you’ve been hiring.

We handle all logistics so you can focus on playing and enjoying music.

Quality & Setup Explained

All our hire violins are carefully selected and professionally set up to ensure excellent tone, playability, and reliability. Each instrument includes:

  • Bow, case, shoulder rest, and rosin
  • Properly tuned strings and bridge setup
  • Quality checks to ensure smooth, even sound across all strings
  • Easy maintenance tips for long-lasting playability

We work with experienced luthiers to guarantee every violin is ready to play from day one, giving players a high-quality instrument without the cost or hassle of buying new.

Shaving Violin Peg Box With Reamer

Fit the pegs – This helps to make tuning easier, especially for beginners. Badly fitted pegs may slip and this makes the instrument incredibly hard to tune.

Cutting Violin Nut

Check & adjust the nut height – the string height at the nut is often too high which makes the instrument much harder to play.  We adjust the nut so that the string will sit lower.

Violin Bridge Feet Fitted

Shape & fit the bridge feet – Unless the bridge feet follow the contours of the violin body perfectly you lose the depth and sound of the instrument.

Checking Violin Bridge Height for String Height

Adjust bridge height and shape – just like the nut adjustment - unless the bridge height is perfect the strings will sit too high, or sometimes too low. This will make the violin extremely hard to play.

Violin Hire – Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hire a violin with accessories included?

Yes — all violin hires come complete with the violin, bow, case, shoulder rest, and rosin so you’re ready to play straight away.

We offer UK‑wide delivery on all violin hire orders, with options for standard and expedited shipping.

You can hire a violin for as long as you need. Monthly hire terms are available, and you can extend your hire as required.

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