Sales and Rentals
Looking to buy or rent an instrument? Contact me to see what I have in stock, or I can also order something specific!
Instrument Sizing
Here is my basic guide to sizing instruments! This is only intended as a starting place- body proportions and hand size/finger spacing make a huge difference! If you’re on the fence between two sizes, your instinct might be to get one “to grow into” like clothing, but with instruments we prefer the opposite! A smaller instrument will be more comfortable, and avoid injury with excessive stretching. A great benefit of my rent-to-own program is that you can change sizes as needed!
Violin
Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm
| Size of violin | Arm measurements | Age of student |
| 1/16 | 14″ – 15.4″ | 3 – 4 YRS |
| 1/10 | 15.5″ – 17″ | 4 – 5 YRS |
| 1/8 | 17.1″ – 17.5″ | 5 – 6 YRS |
| 1/4 | 17.6″ – 20″ | 6 – 7 YRS |
| 1/2 | 20.1″ – 22″ | 7 – 8 YRS |
| 3/4 | 22.1″ – 23.5″ | 9 – 11 YRS |
| 4/4 | 23.6″+ | 11 – Adult |
Viola
Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm
| Size of Viola | Arm Measurement | Age of student |
| 12″ | 20.5″ – 21.9” | 7-9 YRS |
| 13″ | 22” – 23.4” | 9-11 YRS |
| 14″ | 23.5” – 24.9” | 11-14 YRS |
| 15″ | 25″ -25.9” | 14+ YRS |
| 15.5″ | 26″ – 26.4” | 14+ YRS |
| 16″ | 26.5″ – 26.9” | Adult |
| 16.5″ | 27” – 27.4″ | Adult |
| 17″+ | 27.5″+ | Larger Adult |
Cello
Measure height while standing. 7/8 is quite popular with petite adults, but usually come in advanced or professional level instruments only.
| Size of cello | Height | Age of Student |
| 1/10 | Less than 3′ | 3 – 4 YRS |
| 1/8 | 3′ – 3.5′ | 4 – 6 YRS |
| 1/4 | 3.5′ – 4′ | 6 – 8 YRS |
| 1/2 | 4′ – 4.5′ | 8 – 10 YRS |
| 3/4 | 4.5′ – 5′ | 10 – 12 YRS |
| 7/8 | 5′ – 5.5′ | Smaller Adult |
| 4/4 | 5.5’+ | 12 – Adult |
Bass
Measure height while standing. Note that 3/4 is the standard size, 7/8 and 4/4 basses are rare!
| Size of Bass | Height | Age of Student |
| 1/16 | Less than 3′ | 3 – 4 YRS |
| 1/10 | 3′ – 3.5′ | 4 – 5 YRS |
| 1/8 | 3.5′ – 4′ | 5 – 7 YRS |
| 1/4 | 4′-4.5′ | 7 – 9 YRS |
| 1/2 | 4.5′-5′ | 9 – 13 YRS |
| 3/4 | 5’+ | 13 – Adult |
| 7/8 or 4/4 | 5’9″+ | Larger Adult |
Custom Instruments
I accept instrument commissions! Let me know if there is something you’re looking for, and we can create the perfect instrument for you! A deposit is required to hold your spot on the list. Contact me to discuss details!