Backline and Keyboards for Rent in New York City
Here's our current stock of backline and keyboard stage equipment. Our first love will always be live music, and this is the equipment we've picked up along the way to make that stage magic happen. And - if you need something that you don't see listed, send in a request anyway; we've been doing this for so long that we usually know where to track down that one hard-to-find request on the band rider.
Keyboards and Stage Pianos
Rental Kurzweil SP88x 88-Key Digital Stage Piano
Day Rate: $175
Weekly Rate: $395
Replacement cost: $1499.99
If you play keyboards, then you know that Kurzweil keyboards are famous for being a player's piano. This unit has great weighted action and some of the best piano sounds ever... You'll enjoy playing it onstage. Added bonus: it's purple ;)
From the Manufacturers' Website:
"Keyboard: 88 note fully weighted action
Display: 3 character, 7-segment LED
Polyphony: 32 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated
Multitimbral: Receives only on MIDI channel 1 (the SP series is not multitimbral)
Factory Presets: 32 programs. Includes complete MicroPiano ROM Sound set (featuring acoustic piano, electric piano, FM electric piano, tone wheel organ, and strings)
MIDI Setups: 32 user setup locations with up to 2 independent zones for controlling external devices
Effects: 9 preset effects, featuring 8 different reverbs, plus chorus, with separate controllable wet/dry levels for reverb and chorus components.
Controllers: Pitch ribbon, modulation ribbon, front panel control slider, continuous control pedal input, 1 dual footswitch input (for two pedals)
MIDI: In, Out
Outputs: Two 1/4″ unbalanced TS analog (Left/Mono and Right)
Headphones: Rear panel 1/4″ headphone output"
Don't forget to ask us for the keyboard stand, stage monitor, etc. The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Rental Korg Triton Pro 76 Key Synth Action Keyboard Workstation
Day Rate: $150
Weekly Rate: $335
Replacement cost: $1499.99
The Korg Triton family was a game changer when it came out, and it is filled with a world of class sounds. More of a synth feel, this is for players with a lighter touch but need a large bank of sounds to play with.
From the Manufacturers' Website:
"The TRITON is a music workstation/sampler that features the HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system as its tone generator. It provides high-quality preset multisamples/programs/combinations and an effect section, and functionality such as sampling, sequencer, song play, dual polyphonic arpeggiator, RPPR, and two audio inputs and six audio outputs. A rich array of controllers such as the joystick, ribbon controller, [SW1], [SW2], REALTIME CONTROLS [1]–[4] knobs, ARPEGGIATOR [TEMPO], [GATE], [VELOCITY] knobs, and connected pedals can be used to modify the sound etc. while you play."
Don't forget to ask us for the keyboard stand, stage monitor, etc. The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Rental Roland KC350 Keyboard Combo Amp
Day Rate: $135
Weekly Rate: $325
Replacement cost: $899
The perfect combination of power and value, the KC-350 is ideal for medium-sized gigs. It features a 120-watt amplifier with convenient 3-band EQ, Output Select and Shape switch features, plus a Subwoofer output for extra low end. The KC-350 can also be connected to mixing consoles via its line output.
4-channel mixing keyboard amplifier with 120-watt/12" speaker and horn tweeter
Output Select feature and convenient Shape switch for tonal adjustment
3-band EQ and Subwoofer output
1/4" phone output for connection to recording devices
Stereo Link In/Out for chaining to KC-350s for stereo applications
Don't forget to ask us for the keyboard stand, stage monitor, etc. The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Drums and Percussion
Rental Drum Shell Kit Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 4pc (Kick, Hi, Mid, Floor) Nat Finish
Day Rate: $145
Weekly Rate: $325
Replacement cost: $749
A Quality, Value-packed Birch Kit
Our Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 4-piece drum shell kit is a solid choice for a beginner to a pro. Includes a 22" Kick, 16" Floor Tom, 12" and 10" Rack Toms, and we also have the matching 14in Snare (in our experience, drummers prefer to bring their own snare so we split off the snare drum as a separate rental).
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 5-piece Drum Kit Features at a Glance:
Birch shells give you the world-famous Yamaha birch sound
YESS tom mounting system provides stability and maintains resonance
Low-mass lugs allow the shells to vibrate for remarkable tone and sustain
Air Seal System ensures perfectly round shells for excellent tone and durability
High-gloss lacquer finish looks great and allows shells to vibrate freely
Don't forget to ask us for the stands, stage monitor, etc. The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Rental Drum Hardware 4pc - 2x Cymbal, HiHat, Snare Stands
Day Rate: $95
Weekly Rate: $215
Replacement cost: $575
Essential hardware for your trap kit - 2 Cymbal stands, a HiHat stand, and a snare stand. We provide a set that is all double braced for additional strength and stability, made by a manufacturer that also makes motorcycles (so you know it's solid!). In our experience, drummers prefer their own pedal so it's not included in this package however we do have them available.
Don't forget to ask us for the throne, stage monitor, additional stands, etc. The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Rental Gon Bops Fiesta Series Bongo 7 and 8.5 in. Sunburst
Day Rate: $25
Weekly Rate: $55
Replacement cost: $140
This Gon Bops set includes professional-size 7in and 8.5 in. bongos in a beautiful sunburst finish, with legendary Gon Bops quality and tone. Black powder-coated teardrop style top ring provides long-playing comfort, while the combination of Siam Oak shells and pre-fitted rawhide heads produce warm lows and cutting high tones. Gon Bops Fiesta Bongos is a serious set of hand percussion that you can play on-stage with confidence, and a must for Latin and Afro styles of music.
We also have the bongo stand if you prefer to play standing up, don't forget to ask! The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Bass and Bass Amps
Rental Markbass CMD JB Players School 200W 1x15 Bass Combo Amp Black
Day Rate: $95
Weekly Rate: $215
Replacement cost: $599
This is a compact, light and portable combo (only 34.61 lbs!), perfect for gigging with the unmistakeable Markbass sound and professsional quality at a very reasonable price. A great sounding cabinet onstage, it also has an onboard direct XLR out with selectable pre- or post- EQ settings which is very handy for the sound engineer.
Of course, we also have cables and everything else you'll need for your gig, just ask! The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Rental Ibanez Bass Guitar SR500M 4-String Brown Mahogany
Day Rate: $145
Weekly Rate: $325
Replacement cost: $799
TBH - I personally love this bass, starting with the neck - a five-piece 5-piece jabota and bubinga neck with a maple fretboard, this is among the thinnest and fastest necks in its class. Active dual Bartolini pickups and 3-band EQ allow you to dial up the tone you want for your specific sound. And it just looks lovely with a comfortable contoured mahogany body and satin finish.
Some Features at a Glance:
Bartolini MK1-4 neck and bridge pickups
Bartolini EQB-IIIS 3-band EQ
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck: 5-piece maple/rosewood
Machine Heads: 2 per side
Fingerboard: Maple
No. of Frets: 24 medium
Bridge: Accu-Cast B20 bridge
We have all the cables and accessories that you'll need for your gig, just ask... The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Guitars and Guitar Amps
Rental Line 6 Catalyst 100 1x12 Guitar Combo
Day Rate: $65
Weekly Rate: $145
Replacement cost: $399
Lightweight and sounds great, we actually picked this amp up for an emergency and it turns out to be a solid combo for small and medium size gigs. Did I mention lightweight?
From the manufacturer:
The Catalyst® family includes three dual-channel combo amplifiers that perform like traditional guitar amps—while providing the increased versatility of modern amplifiers. From the 200-watt Catalyst 200, capable of holding its own on nearly any stage, to the 60-watt Catalyst 60, which is perfect for practice, recording, and performing in small venues—there’s a Catalyst amp for every player. Catalyst amplifiers offer six Original Amp Designs—ranging from pristine clean to modern high-gain—crafted using our renowned HX® sound design techniques to ensure exceptional tone and feel. These powerful and sturdily constructed combos are equally suited for stage or studio use, and feature an XLR line output and a 4-channel USB recording interface. Also included are Boost circuits customized for each amp type, a dedicated Reverb section with six reverb types, 18 additional effects, an effects loop, a Power Amp input for using Catalyst as a powered speaker, MIDI capabilities, and power attenuation options for playing at any volume. The free Catalyst Edit app for desktop and mobile devices provides deep editing capabilities.
Call us today for your Line 6 Catalyst 100 1x12 Guitar Combo rental!
Rental Blackstar ID:260 TVP 2x60-watt 2x12" Stereo Combo Amp
Day Rate: $95
Weekly Rate: $225
Replacement cost: $599
The ID:260 TVP from Blackstar is a 2x 60W stereo programmable combo amplifier for guitarists with an assortment of features to custom-design their own sound, store it, and then recall it for use in a live environment. The amp can be used in a variety of applications for live performance, recording, rehearsals, and more.
The ID:Series amplifiers feature Blackstar's proprietary True Valve Power (TVP) and offer six different power valve responses such as EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66, 6L6, and KT88. When engaged, it delivers the response, dynamics, sag, and break-up characteristics of a valve amp.
The ID:260 TVP's Voice control provides six different channels: Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, Overdrive 1, and Overdrive 2. Together with the ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) control, you can dial in the exact tone that you're thinking of in your head.
In addition, the effects section delivers studio-quality modulation, delay, and reverb effects simultaneously that you can store with your sound. There are four of each effect type, all based on classic and boutique effects. The storing and editing of patches is simple using Blackstar's Insider software. You can build a library of patches that can be shared, uploaded, and downloaded through Blackstar's online community. A USB connector also allows you to record from your amp directly to your computer.
Finally, a speaker emulated output and MP3/line input are also built into this combo amp, allowing you to use headphones or record directly to tape or disk.
Call us today for your Blackstar Combo rental!
Rental Taylor 210CE Acoustic Electric Cutaway Natural
Day Rate: $175
Weekly Rate: $395
Replacement cost: $999
Taylor's 200 Series delivers all the essentials of a great guitar: exquisite playability, a full and articulate voice, impeccable intonation up the neck, and Taylor's top-of-the-line, professional-grade pickup. To add further value to these instruments, Taylor uses genuine West African Responsible Trade Ebony fretboards and bridges to give players the feel and performance that only comes from this amazing wood. A gorgeous layered rosewood back and sides adorn an internal architecture that has been optimized for even more volume and dynamics.
Together with Taylor’s custom-designed "professional audio"-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, bass and treble controls.
Of course, we also have cables, amps, and everything else you'll need for your gig, just ask! The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Rental G&L ASAT Classic Placentia Series Quartz Blue
Day Rate: $95
Weekly Rate: $215
Replacement cost: $599
We love the look of this guitar, but we also love those dual single-coil Tele pickups. The G&L Placentia ASAT electric guitar features a poplar body, maple fingerboard and dual single-coil Tele pickups. It was designed for new players looking for a high-quality yet accessible G&L guitar. The Placentia series is named after the location of G&L Guitars—which sits on historic Fender Avenue, running between Fullerton and the city of Placentia. The series offers iconic G&L designs, as developed by Leo Fender, with the addition of some more traditional parts.
Features
CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on
SCALE: 25 1/2"
PICKUPS: Leo Fender†-designed G&L MFD™ single coils
BODY WOOD: Poplar
NECK WOOD: Hard-Rock Maple with Maple fingerboard
NECK WIDTH AT NUT: 1 5/8"
NECK RADIUS: 9-1/2"
NECK PROFILE: medium C
FRETS: 22 medium jumbo, nickel
TUNING KEYS: 18:1 ratio, sealed-back
BRIDGE: traditional boxed-steel bridge with individual brass saddles
CONTROLS: 3-position pickup selector, volume, tone
Of course, we also have cables, amps, and everything else you'll need for your gig, just ask! The House Of Jax is your complete, turn-key Live-Event solution provider for your New York City event.
Backline and Keyboard Rental Request Form for NYC
If you're putting together a corporate, fashion, festival, or LGBT event in here in the Big Apple, get in touch with The House of Jax by filling out the contact form above. We look forward to supplying all of your audio equipment and AV rental needs in New York City.