Rental conditions
- The minimum rental period is 2 months. After that it is undefined, but with a 1 month notice period for returning the instrument.
- Please bring your passport and, if necessary, your residence permit.
- Please send an e-mail or bring a copy of your curriculum vitae and, if possible, a letter of recommendation from your professor and other references.
- To confirm your current address, please bring a copy of a bill from a provider of gas, water or electricity or an official confirmation of residence from your place of residence. The document should not be older than three months.
- Please bring a copy of your private third-party insurance policy, if available (recommendation for lessees).
- Please bring an empty case and your bow.
- The rental fee for the first month must be paid in cash in Swiss francs or euros on site when you receive the instrument.
- During the rental period you will bear all costs arising from the use of the instrument (strings, cleaning, repair). Once to twice a year you must have the instrument checked and cleaned by a luthier chosen in consultation with the Foundation's office at your expense.
- The instrument may only be played by you, the lessee, and used in the following countries or regions: Switzerland, EU and United Kingdom. Your are not allowed to travel to other countries without authorisation from the Foundation’s office.
- At the end of the rental contract, you must return the instrument personally in Langenthal or in Basel.
- The final cleaning and check-up must be done by a luthier chosen in consultation with the Foundation's office at your expense.