The Ultimate Sizing Guide for String Instruments
This guide is designed to help you determine the right instrument size for you or your student. Please note that this guide is based on our best estimates, and we strongly recommend consulting with us or your teacher before making a purchase or rental decision.
At Viotune, we place great importance on ensuring our instruments are set up to deliver their best sound quality. Equally crucial is how well the instrument fits you. Playing with the wrong-sized violin can lead to discomfort, fatigue, or even injury, and it can also make playing more difficult. To assist you, we've created this sizing guide.
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Sizing Guide for Violin
How to measure for a violin:
Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our demo video for more exact directions. See chart for approximate sizing.
Sizing Guide for Violas
How to measure for a viola:
Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our video for more exact directions. See chart for approximate sizing.
Sizing Guide for Cellos
How to measure for a cello:
If you have a cello to try, sit at the end of the chair with your feet flat on the floor. Lean the cello at a 45 degree angle against your body. Extend the endpin so that the top of the cello body rests in the center of your chest. The C peg should be slightly behind your left ear. Make sure you can reach both ends of the fingerboard easily. If you don't have an instrument already, see this chart for approximate sizing by age and height.
Sizing Guide for Double Basses
How to measure for a double bass:
The 3/4 size double bass is the standard size for adults. 7/8 and 4/4 size basses are made, but less common. As a guideline, when you stand upright next to the bass, the bridge should be approximately at the same height as the large knuckles of your right hand. Most important is that you’re comfortable and can reach the higher registers without difficulty. See chart for approximate sizing by age.
