Musical instruments in the Bobby Patterson Lending Library

Bobby Patterson
Instrument Lending Library

Supporting musical education through accessible instrument rentals

Donated to CCSA by the Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild
to continue as a lending library for students learning to play an instrument

Rental Terms & Information

Rental Period

Rental is for a period of 6 months, and can be renewed twice for a total of 18 months.

Pricing

Initial rental: $25.00 (non-refundable)

Renewal: $15.00 (non-refundable)

Student Requirements

The student must be actively learning to play – such as taking lessons from an instructor or attending a workshop. This ensures that our instruments are being used to further musical education and development.

Available Instruments

Fiddles

14 available

DiPalo #20909
DiPalo #20909
Older Czech Strad Copy, A.P.R. inscribed on back
Anton Breton AB-05-4/4
Chinese violin
DiPalo
Chinese violin
DiPalo
Chinese violin
DiPalo
Palatino
Lark Chinese
DiPalo
DiPalo

Mandolins

5 available

Hondo
JBP
JBP
JBP
J Reynolds

Guitars

11 available

Lauren Guitar
Harmony
Woods
Morrell
JB Player
Morrell
JB Player
JB Player
New York Pro
Lauren Guitar
Dobro

Banjos

10 available

Hondo
J Reynolds
Morrell
Harmony
J Reynolds
J Reynolds
Harmony
J Reynolds
J Reynolds
Morrell

Other

4 available

Samick Autoharp
Chromoharp Autoharp
Baritone Mahalo Uke
Baritone Mahalo Uke

All instruments are inspected and prepared before rental to ensure they're ready to play.

Inventory is subject to availability. Please call to confirm specific instruments.

Our Instrument Collection

Explore our diverse collection of quality instruments available for rental through the Bobby Patterson Lending Library

Acoustic guitars and stringed instruments

Acoustic Guitars

Various sizes and styles available

Handcrafted wooden instruments

Handcrafted Instruments

Beautifully crafted wooden instruments

Traditional string instruments

Traditional Strings

Fiddles, mandolins, and banjos

Student instruments

Student Instruments

Perfect for beginners and students

Professional instruments

Professional Grade

High-quality instruments for advanced players

Specialty instruments

Specialty Instruments

Unique and rare instrument options

Instrument Care

Musical instruments should be handled with care and respect. With proper care, your instrument can last a lifetime and beyond.

Important Responsibility

Temperature and humidity can affect instruments significantly. They can be affected by being dropped or jostled. Rough handling can result in broken necks, cracks, missing parts, etc.

Ready to Rent an Instrument?

Contact us today to learn more about renting an instrument from the Bobby Patterson Lending Library

Dixie Leonard

Chestnut Creek School of the Arts

Please call for more information on renting an instrument from the Bobby Patterson Lending Library

We'll help you find the perfect instrument for your musical journey

Pre-Inspected

All instruments are checked and prepared before rental

Flexible Terms

6-month rentals, renewable up to 18 months total

Supporting Students

Dedicated to continuing musical education in our community