More people would try playing an instrument if they could borrow one to try it out. I already play several, but I’m running out of money and space for more. It’d also be nice to pop down to the library and check out the one I’m currently obsessing over to see if I want one permanently. Hell, I’d donate ones I hardly ever use to add to the diversity. This wouldn’t replace buying instruments any more than regular libraries ended book stores.
Have you been to primary school? We all got to try out instruments there … and some people, including me, really shouldn’t have access to them.
I dare you to try again some day. That’s how people get better at things if you didn’t know (;
At 48 I don’t think they would be too keen on me rummaging through their band room.