VdGS/GNY Rental Program

The Viola da Gamba Society of Greater New York maintains a collection of instruments to rent to students of the viol. The collection includes treble and tenor instruments as well as six-string basses and one seven-string bass. The collection also includes three artist-quality instruments for loan to established performers. If you are interested in renting an instrument from the Viola da Gamba Society of Greater New York, please fill out the application form below.

The Society’s rental administrator will contact you with detailed information about availability of instruments and the Society’s rental policies.

The Society's fees for instrument rental are $35 for one month; $75 per quarter (three months); or $300 per year. Renters must be members of the Viola da Gamba Society of Greater New York. Please see our membership page.

The rental period is normally limited to one year. This period may be extended upon request, subject to availability of instruments.

If you are already renting an instrument, you may pay your renewal fee by using the Paypal button below.