Choosing a size
Measure your child's arm. You get the right size first time.
Measure the player's arm from the shoulder to the middle of the palm. The table gives a good starting point for choosing a size, and if the measurement falls between two sizes, we are happy to help.
Violin size chart
| Size | Age | Arm length |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 12 yrs or older | 61 cm or longer |
| 3/4 | 10–11 yrs | 57–60 cm |
| 1/2 | 8–9 yrs | 52–56 cm |
| 1/4 | 6–7 yrs | 47–51 cm |
| 1/8 | 5–6 yrs | 43–46 cm |
| 1/10 | 4–5 yrs | 39–42 cm |
| 1/16 | 3–4 yrs | 35–38 cm |
Measure from the shoulder to the middle of the palm, with the arm held straight out to the side.
Viola size chart
| Size | Age | Arm length |
|---|---|---|
| 16" | 14+ yrs | over 67 cm |
| 15 1/2" | 14+ yrs | 65–67 cm |
| 15" | 12–14+ yrs | 63–65 cm |
| 14" | 10–12 yrs | 59–63 cm |
| 13" | 8–10 yrs | 55–59 cm |
| 12" | 6–8 yrs | 53–55 cm |
| 11" | 4–6 yrs | under 53 cm |
The size is chosen by body length and arm length.
Cello size chart
| Size | Suzuki | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | – | 12–13 yrs or older |
| 3/4 | – | 10–12 yrs |
| 1/2 | – | 8–10 yrs |
| 1/4 | 1/2 | 6–8 yrs |
| 1/8 | 1/4 | 5–6 yrs |
| 1/10 | 1/8 | 4–5 yrs |
| 1/16 | 1/10 | 3–4 yrs |
Cello size is chosen by the seated playing position. Age gives a good starting point, and the Suzuki scale is usually one size smaller.
Double bass size chart
| Size | Age | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14 yrs or older | over 165 cm |
| 1/2 | 11–13 yrs | 150–165 cm |
| 1/4 | 8–10 yrs | 135–150 cm |
Double bass size is chosen by the player's height. We rent sizes 1/4–3/4 for collection from Helsinki.
A. from the shoulder to the middle of the palm, with the arm held straight out to the side
Choose an instrument
Free size change. If the size does not fit, we send the right size at no charge. Go ahead and order.