Instrument financing for Buffet Crampon and Backun clarinets

Clarinet Financing Options

A quality clarinet is a significant purchase, and the right payment plan makes it a manageable one. RMS offers 0% interest financing on Buffet Crampon and Backun instruments through Synchrony Bank, plus flexible longer-term plans up to 60 months through United Midwest Savings Bank.

Apply in minutes, get an instant credit decision, and have your instrument shipped performance-ready.

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Financing options

Option 1

Buffet Crampon 0% Financing

18 months at 0% interest through Synchrony Bank. Available on all new Buffet Crampon clarinet purchases.

Option 2

Backun
0% Financing

6 or 12 months at 0% interest through Synchrony Bank. Available on all new Backun clarinet purchases. A processing fee of 2.75% applies to the 6-month plan, and 6.45% to the 12-month plan.

Option 3

Standard Financing

0–60 months at 12.99% interest through United Midwest Savings Bank. Available on all new clarinet purchases regardless of brand.

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Important financing details

Eligibility

Promotional financing is offered for new Buffet Crampon and Backun clarinets. These financing options may only be used for clarinet purchases, not for RMS Artist Overhauls or repairs.

Synchrony Bank 0% interest terms

Minimum monthly payments are required. Minimum payments may or may not actually pay off the purchase within the promotional period, so do your math carefully and keep track of your payments.

No interest will be charged on the promotional purchase if you pay the purchase amount in full within the promotional period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the purchase from the purchase date. Depending on purchase amount, promotion length and payment allocation, the required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off purchase by end of promotional period. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases and, after promotion ends, to promotional balance. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%. Minimum interest charge is $2. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval. Late fees apply if payment is late.

United Midwest Savings Bank terms

12.99% APR with your choice of term length. Monthly payments of $22.75 per $1,000 borrowed at 12.99% APR for 60 months. Subject to credit approval. No penalty for early payoff.

Questions?
Contact RMS at info@rodriguezmusical.com or 470-545-9803. Synchrony Cardholder Support: 1-800-333-1082 United Midwest Customer Support: 1-800-468-2255

Frequently asked questions

If you’re purchasing a Buffet Crampon clarinet, the Synchrony Bank 18-month 0% interest plan gives you the longest interest-free repayment window. For Backun purchases, Synchrony offers 6- or 12-month 0% interest plans with a processing fee. If you’d prefer a longer repayment timeline or want to choose your own term length, United Midwest Savings Bank offers plans up to 60 months at 12.99% interest on any new clarinet in the RMS catalog.

Yes, the trial process requires a deposit equal to the price of the most expensive instrument being sent, plus one-way shipping. Contact RMS at info@rodriguezmusical.com or 470-545-9803 so we can apply your loan to your trial deposit.

Interest will be charged on the purchase from the original purchase date at a 29.99% APR. This applies to any remaining balance, not just the amount left over. Making only the minimum monthly payment may not be enough to pay off the full balance before the promotional period ends, so plan your payments accordingly.

Financing is available for new clarinet purchases only. RMS Artist Overhauls and repairs are not eligible for financing at this time.

Both Synchrony Bank and United Midwest Savings Bank perform a credit check as part of the application process. A credit inquiry may have a small, temporary effect on your score. Contact the respective bank for details on their specific credit evaluation process.

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