Instruments in Our Collection
Accordion
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the accordion.
Dimensions: approximately 31cm x 19cm
Banjo
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the banjo.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: length is approximately 97cm
Bass Guitar
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the bass guitar.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: length is approximately 127cm
Use of pickup requires a 9 volt battery; battery not included
Bell Set
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the instrument.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: length is approximately 72cm
Bongo
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the bongo.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: total width is approximately 47cm
Cajon
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the cajon.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: height is approximately 48cm
Digital Piano & Keyboard
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the keyboard or digital piano.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Keyboards generally have sound effects; digital pianos generally do not.
Keyboard specifications: width 94cm (37in), weight 8.3kg (18.2lbs); Digital Piano specifications: width 132cm (52in), weight 13.6kg (30lbs)
Djembe
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the djembe.
And learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: height is approximately 61cm and weight is 7.4kg
Doumbek
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the doumbek.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: height is approximately 43cm
Electric Guitar and Amplifer
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the electric guitar.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: length is approximately 101 cm, amplifier weighs approximately 4kg
Guitar
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the guitar.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: lengths range from 87-106cm
Mandolin
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the mandolin.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: length is approximately 69cm
Ukulele
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the ukulele.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: lengths range from 54-61cm
Violin
See our resource guide for beginners interested in learning to play the violin.
Learn how to care for it by watching this video.
Dimensions: lengths range from 48-59cm
The Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library at the A.C. Hunter Public Library also includes a variety of equipment such as tuners, amps and stands.
- - Photos courtesy of the Vancouver Public Library - -