Welcome to Bernhardt House of Violins
Bernhardt House of Violins takes pride in providing our string customers with quality instruments, superior service, expert information, professional repair and restoration, and accurate appraisals. Our satisfaction comes through contributing to music education, supporting the performing arts, and personally fulfilling the needs of our customers.
Our Rental Program
Bernhardt House of Violins is known for our exceptional student violins and violas. We provide quality violin, viola, cello, and bass rentals to students and school districts throughout South Carolina. Our rentals come with an instrument, case, bow, and rosin.
About our Rental Instruments
Rental Violins and Violas
Core Conservatory and Sandner Violins
Highest quality student rental instruments in the United States
European setup, expressly for Bernhardt House of Violins, that includes
Thomastik Alphayue strings
Tailpiece with built in fine tuners
Ebony pegs, endbutton, & fingerboard
Rental Cellos
Howard Core Academy or Shen hybrid* cello
European setup, expressly for Bernhardt House of Violins, that includes:
Tailpiece with built in fine tuners
Ebony pegs & fingerboard
D’Addario Prelude strings
*Carved top and laminated back with inlaid purfling on both
Rental Basses
Howard Core Academy or Shen basses
European setup, expressly for Bernhardt House of Violins, that includes:
Ebony fingerboard and tailpiece
D’Addario Prelude strings
Violin/Cello: 1/16-3/4, Viola: 11"-15", Bass: 1/8-1/2
- 60% of lease payment is applied as Rental Credit on your account
- You may use your Rental Credit towards the purchase of a full-size rental or step-up instrument
- Maintenance and limited warranty offered
- First month’s payment is due at beginning of contract
- Instrument can be returned at any time with no further obligation, if account is current
Violin/Cello: 4/4, Viola: 15.5"-16.5", Bass: 3/4
- 100% of lease payment is applied as Rental Credit on your account for up to 24 months
- You may use your Rental Credit towards the purchase of a full-size rental or step-up instrument
- Maintenance and limited warranty offered
- First month’s payment is due at beginning of contract
- Instrument can be returned at any time with no further obligation, if account is current