Orchestra instrument rental for concert tours to Germany & Europe

The significantly increased costs for insuring and transporting their own orchestral instruments by air cargo or truck to concerts, concert tours / orchestra travels in Germany and Europe are leading orchestras from around the world to increasingly seek a reliable and high-quality alternative for renting these instruments locally. However, it is often difficult or nearly impossible to find the required instruments in the quality desired by the musicians.

We offer the solution

We understand the problem, and it inspired us over 30 years ago to tailor our selection of classical orchestra instruments precisely to this demand, focusing particularly on renting out heavy or large orchestral instruments in a budget-friendly way. These are instruments that can’t simply be taken on board an airplane, like a violin or trumpet. So, if you’re looking to rent orchestral instruments or need orchestral equipment for professional orchestra tours in Germany and Europe, you’ve come to the right place.

First-class rental service for international orchestras on tour

With over 2,000 different musical instruments and all the necessary orchestral equipment, we are the largest supplier in this field. This is evidenced by our decades-long, successful collaboration with renowned top-tier philharmonic orchestras from around the world. Our partners also include national and international symphony and youth orchestras, symphonic wind orchestras, choirs, ensembles, soloists, and concert agencies worldwide. To date, we have supported more than 21,000 successful projects, concerts, tours, and events!

We are often asked what motivates us. The answer is quite simple:

We love music. We love musical instruments. We are passionate about what we do.

Our philosophy is your success on stage!

We are musicians or experienced stage managers ourselves and know exactly what matters when it comes to orchestral tours. We always mentally treat our clients’ projects as our own and strive to offer every orchestra the perfect service we ourselves would dream of on tour. Day and night – at any time.

Curious? Then here’s a brief glimpse for you: Credentials

Classical orchestra instruments in any desired quality

With our extensive range of classical orchestra instruments, we can fully meet all of the orchestras’ expectations. And we are very proud of that:

From the best top-quality instruments for very high demands of professional musicians, to orchestral instruments from the middle range, to inexpensive musical instruments, you can rent everything from us depending on your wishes and your financial budget. And no matter what quality you choose. You will always rent fully usable musical instruments, even in the low price segment. Simply take a look at the menu on our website to see which orchestral instruments or orchestral accessories you can hire from us.

Here’s a little taster:

Our orchestral instruments for concert tours

• Classical drum & percussion instruments: timpani, orchestral drums of all kinds, cymbals, gongs, tam-tams, xylophone, glockenspiels / bells, marimba, vibraphone, tubular bells / chimes, bell plates and more.
• String instruments for orchestra: double basses (4-string and 5-string), cellos, violas and violins.
• Keyboard instruments for orchestra: celesta / celeste, keyboard glockenspiel, harmonium, harpsichord, piano, concert grand piano.
• Brass & woodwind instruments: tuba, euphonium, bass trombone, contrabassoon, bass clarinet, trombone, French horn, trumpet, and much more.
• High-quaility concert harps, harp benches and harp accessories.
• Stage & orchestra equipment: conductor podest, harp podest, cello podest, trap tables for percussion, instrument stands, deflector shields.
• Music stands & lights, musician & orchestra chairs: music stands, conductor stands, desk lights, musician chairs, orchestral chairs, choir chairs, double bass chairs, timpani chairs, conductor chairs.

If you’re looking to rent a specific orchestral instrument that you can’t find on our website, we might have it available under a different name. Or, thanks to our excellent global network, we can procure it for you in no time.

Safe and perfectly packed for touring

All our orchestral instruments and rental accessories are packed in custom-made PREISSLER flight cases. This ensures that everything is perfectly suited for truck transport or air cargo on tours throughout Germany and Europe. It also ensures that the rented musical instruments and all accessories arrive at the venue undamaged and ready to use. For this reason our flight cases for double basses, concert harps and other sensitive instruments are insulated against strong cold and heat.

Without a doubt, this is a fundamental requirement for any successful concert tour.

First class orchestra trucking in Germany and Europe

We transport the orchestra’s own musical instruments, our rental instruments and all orchestra accessories quickly and reliable on concert tours of orchestras, choirs and classical ensembles from all over the world.  Whether to Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, or to Prague, Paris, Lucerne, and Amsterdam. Further information about our transport service for orchestras can be found here: Orchestra Transport

Why Preissler Music?

• With us, you get everything from a single source.
• We offer perfectly maintained, tour-ready packed orchestral instruments and accessories in any desired quality and at budget-friendly top prices.
• Our stage managers and truck drivers are perfectly trained and very experienced, and our vehicles are always reliably maintained.
• We are based in Berlin, the heart of Germany. But wherever in Germany or Europe your tour begins or ends, we will always be there on time.
• With our all-in-one complete service of sensitive orchestral transport and high-quality orchestral instruments, we are unique in Europe.