Rent backline
in Malta,
walk on stage ready.
Sun-Sounds is Sliema's local music shop. Drum kits, guitar and bass amps, cymbals and a digital piano available by the day. Tama or Premier drum kits, Marshall and Ashdown amps, full Sabian cymbal set. Self-collect free from our Sliema shop, or have us deliver and set it up for you.
€50
From, per day
Free
Self-collect
Delivery
From €250
RENTAL CATALOGUE · PRICES
Every instrument in our rental fleet.
1/ Drum Kit
Tama Artstart II 80s 4-piece set or Premier 5-piece kit with hardware, ready to play.
€200
Per Day
2/ Sabian Cymbal Set
Full cymbal set to complete any drum kit.
€120
Per Day
3/ Stands & Throne Only
JJust need stands or a drum throne? Rent them separately to fill out your own gear.
€50
Per Day
4/ Guitar Amp (Marshall)
Marshall Valvestate combo, gig-ready for any stage.
€60
Per Day
5/ Bass Amp (Ashdown)
Ashdown bass combo for gigs and rehearsals.
€90
Per Day
6/ Stage Keyboard
Full-size stage keyboard, Casio CDPS1100 or similar ready for band rehearsals, functions or gigs.
€60
Per Day
7/ Yamaha Digital Piano (Clavinova CLP-440)
Our flagship rental. Weighted keys, stage-ready, straight into a PA or venue system.
€250
Per Day
8/ Electric Guitar
Yamaha Pacifica or similar
€35
Per Day
9/ Electric Bass Guitar
Eko Jazz Bass type or similar
€50
Per Day
10/ Electro Acoustic Guitar
Sigma-Guitar GTCE or similar
€50
Per Day
11/ 3-channel line array P.A system
LD Systems Maui 28 G2 or similar
€150
Per Day
All prices in EUR, per day. Bundles of multiple items quoted on enquiry; there's nearly always a better number when you book more than one piece. Other guitar and bass guitar models are also available on request; enquire for details.
MULTI-DAY PRICING
Renting for the weekend ? Pay less per day.
How the multi-day rate works
Day one at full rate, day two at half, day three at quarter. After that, we'll quote you a longer-term rate.
DURATION
TAMA OR PREMIER KIT
YAMAHA DIGITAL PIANO
1 Day
€200
.
€250
.
2 Days
€300
(+€100)
€375
(+125)
3 Days
€350
(+50)
€435
(+67.5)
Booking 4+ Days? Quoted on request — we'll work out a tour rate.
How to read this? a single day rents at the full daily price. Add 50% of the day-1 rate for day two, then 25% for day three. The same percentages apply across every item on the price list — drum kits, amps, cymbals, keyboards.
COLLECT OR DELIVER
Collect free, or have us deliver.
1/
Self-collection
Pull up to our Sliema shop and load up.
Free of charge. Pickup and return during shop opening hours, by arrangement when you book. Have a friend handy and a hatchback or van — the full drum package fits comfortably in most estate cars.
This is the option most of our customers choose. You save €250 versus delivery, and there's no waiting around at the venue for our crew.
COST: FREE
2/
Delivery & setup
We drive over, set up, line-check, collect.
Door-to-door service: we deliver the gear to your venue, set everything up, run a line check, then collect and dismantle afterwards. Useful when you're flying in for a one-off show, or you just don't want the logistics on your day.
Price varies by location, time of day and the day of the week (gigs on Saturday nights cost more than Tuesday mornings).
FROM: 250€
WHO HIRES BACKLINE FROM US
Function bands. Touring acts. Recording sessions.
Wedding & Function bands
Don't want to lug your kit to a venue you've never seen? Rent ours, play, leave it with us.
Music Videos & Film
Period-correct gear for vintage scenes. Just tell us the era and we'll match.
Touring Artists
Flying into Malta? Skip the excess baggage. Pick up gig-ready backline from Sliema.
Theatre Productions
Musicals, plays with live music, school productions — short or long-run hires.
Dep Musicians
Booked at short notice and don't have your usual setup with you? We're a phone call away.
Festival Side-Stages
Local festivals needing a backup or shared backline for multiple acts in a single day.
Recording Sessions
Need a different sound for a track? Try a vintage Tama or a Premier without buying one.
Students & First Gigs
Don't own a full rig yet? Rent the right gear to sound professional from day one.
HOW IT WORKS
From enquiry to playing, in four steps.
1/
Email or call
Tell us the date(s), the gear you need, the venue, and whether you're collecting or want delivery. We'll confirm availability and quote.
2/
Reserve & pay
Once you've confirmed the quote, we hold the gear for your date. Pay upfront by Revolut, transfer or cash.
3/
Collect or receive
Pick up from our Sliema shop during opening hours, or we deliver and set up at your venue if you've booked that option.
4/
Return clean
Bring the gear back at the agreed time, in the same condition you collected it. Deposit returned, you're done.
HOUSE RULES
A short list, mostly common sense.
The things to know.
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Booking is by the day. A "day" is one calendar day; pickup and return windows agreed when you book.
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Payment is upfront before the gear leaves our shop — by Revolut, bank transfer or cash.
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Deposit: a refundable security deposit of €500 is required on backline hires, or your ID card left with us as an alternative. Returned in full when gear is returned undamaged.
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You are responsible for the equipment from the moment it leaves the shop until it's back with us. Loss or damage is charged against the deposit.
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Cancellations more than 72 hours ahead are free. Inside 72 hours, 50% is retained; inside 24 hours or no-shows, the full booking is charged.
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Self-collection vehicle: bring a vehicle big enough for the gear. A drum kit needs at least an estate car or van — let us know and we'll advise.
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Delivery rates are quoted per booking based on venue, day and time. The published "from €250" reflects standard greater-Sliema gigs in business hours.
Everything you might want to know about backline rental in Malta.
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