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Atelier Brazilwood Violin Bow 1/2 – Full Mounted Student Bow
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Atelier Brazilwood Violin Bow 1/2 – Full Mounted Student Bow
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Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Size Charts
Use the charts below to find the usual size for a violin, viola, cello or double bass by age, height or arm measurement. If you'd like a personal recommendation, the free FitFinder tool further down the page gives you a recommended size and fit checklist in a few minutes.
Children grow at different rates, so measurements beat age. When a player falls between two sizes, choose the smaller one.
Violin Size Chart
How to measure: hold the left arm straight out to the side, palm up, and measure from the side of the neck to the middle of the palm.
| Violin size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 11+ and adults | 23+ | 58+ |
| 3/4 | 9–11 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 1/2 | 7–9 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
| 1/4 | 6–7 | 18.5–20 | 47–51 |
| 1/8 | 5–6 | 17.5–18.5 | 44–47 |
| 1/10 | 4–5 | 16.5–17.5 | 42–44 |
| 1/16 | 3–4 | 15.5–16.5 | 39–42 |
Viola Size Chart
Violas are measured by body length in inches. Measure the arm the same way as for violin.
| Viola size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16"–16.5" | Adults, larger hands | 26+ | 66+ |
| 15.5" | Adults | 25–26 | 64–66 |
| 15" | 12+ | 24–25 | 61–64 |
| 14" | 10–12 | 23–24 | 58–61 |
| 13" | 8–10 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 12" | 7–8 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
Cello Size Chart
Size a cello by the player's height. When seated, the knees should sit just below the lower bouts and the C-string peg should be near the left ear.
| Cello size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 12+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 7/8 | Smaller teens and adults | Around 5'0" (between 3/4 and 4/4) | About 152 |
| 3/4 | 10–12 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/2 | 8–10 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/4 | 6–8 | 3'6"–4'0" | 107–122 |
| 1/8 and 1/10 | 4–6 | Under 3'6" | Under 107 |
Double Bass Size Chart
Size a double bass by the player's height while standing. Most school players and many adults play a 3/4 bass, which is considered the standard full size.
| Bass size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 (standard) | 13+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 1/2 | 9–13 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/4 | 7–9 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/8 | 5–7 | Under 4'0" | Under 122 |
These charts are general guides. A teacher or one of our string specialists can confirm the fit, and rentals can be exchanged for the next size as your player grows.
Get a Personal Size Recommendation
Our free FitFinder tool walks you through a few measurements and gives you a recommended size, confidence score and fit checklist before you rent or buy, with support from Atelier's string specialists if you need help confirming the fit.
Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Size Charts
Use the charts below to find the usual size for a violin, viola, cello or double bass by age, height or arm measurement. If you'd like a personal recommendation, the free FitFinder tool further down the page gives you a recommended size and fit checklist in a few minutes.
Children grow at different rates, so measurements beat age. When a player falls between two sizes, choose the smaller one.
Violin Size Chart
How to measure: hold the left arm straight out to the side, palm up, and measure from the side of the neck to the middle of the palm.
| Violin size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 11+ and adults | 23+ | 58+ |
| 3/4 | 9–11 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 1/2 | 7–9 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
| 1/4 | 6–7 | 18.5–20 | 47–51 |
| 1/8 | 5–6 | 17.5–18.5 | 44–47 |
| 1/10 | 4–5 | 16.5–17.5 | 42–44 |
| 1/16 | 3–4 | 15.5–16.5 | 39–42 |
Viola Size Chart
Violas are measured by body length in inches. Measure the arm the same way as for violin.
| Viola size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16"–16.5" | Adults, larger hands | 26+ | 66+ |
| 15.5" | Adults | 25–26 | 64–66 |
| 15" | 12+ | 24–25 | 61–64 |
| 14" | 10–12 | 23–24 | 58–61 |
| 13" | 8–10 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 12" | 7–8 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
Cello Size Chart
Size a cello by the player's height. When seated, the knees should sit just below the lower bouts and the C-string peg should be near the left ear.
| Cello size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 12+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 7/8 | Smaller teens and adults | Around 5'0" (between 3/4 and 4/4) | About 152 |
| 3/4 | 10–12 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/2 | 8–10 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/4 | 6–8 | 3'6"–4'0" | 107–122 |
| 1/8 and 1/10 | 4–6 | Under 3'6" | Under 107 |
Double Bass Size Chart
Size a double bass by the player's height while standing. Most school players and many adults play a 3/4 bass, which is considered the standard full size.
| Bass size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 (standard) | 13+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 1/2 | 9–13 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/4 | 7–9 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/8 | 5–7 | Under 4'0" | Under 122 |
These charts are general guides. A teacher or one of our string specialists can confirm the fit, and rentals can be exchanged for the next size as your player grows.
Get a Personal Size Recommendation
Our free FitFinder tool walks you through a few measurements and gives you a recommended size, confidence score and fit checklist before you rent or buy, with support from Atelier's string specialists if you need help confirming the fit.
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✓ 45-day returns on unplayed bows. Come try bows in person at our Cos Cob or Norwalk shop.
Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Size Charts
Use the charts below to find the usual size for a violin, viola, cello or double bass by age, height or arm measurement. If you'd like a personal recommendation, the free FitFinder tool further down the page gives you a recommended size and fit checklist in a few minutes.
Children grow at different rates, so measurements beat age. When a player falls between two sizes, choose the smaller one.
Violin Size Chart
How to measure: hold the left arm straight out to the side, palm up, and measure from the side of the neck to the middle of the palm.
| Violin size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 11+ and adults | 23+ | 58+ |
| 3/4 | 9–11 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 1/2 | 7–9 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
| 1/4 | 6–7 | 18.5–20 | 47–51 |
| 1/8 | 5–6 | 17.5–18.5 | 44–47 |
| 1/10 | 4–5 | 16.5–17.5 | 42–44 |
| 1/16 | 3–4 | 15.5–16.5 | 39–42 |
Viola Size Chart
Violas are measured by body length in inches. Measure the arm the same way as for violin.
| Viola size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16"–16.5" | Adults, larger hands | 26+ | 66+ |
| 15.5" | Adults | 25–26 | 64–66 |
| 15" | 12+ | 24–25 | 61–64 |
| 14" | 10–12 | 23–24 | 58–61 |
| 13" | 8–10 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 12" | 7–8 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
Cello Size Chart
Size a cello by the player's height. When seated, the knees should sit just below the lower bouts and the C-string peg should be near the left ear.
| Cello size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 12+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 7/8 | Smaller teens and adults | Around 5'0" (between 3/4 and 4/4) | About 152 |
| 3/4 | 10–12 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/2 | 8–10 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/4 | 6–8 | 3'6"–4'0" | 107–122 |
| 1/8 and 1/10 | 4–6 | Under 3'6" | Under 107 |
Double Bass Size Chart
Size a double bass by the player's height while standing. Most school players and many adults play a 3/4 bass, which is considered the standard full size.
| Bass size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 (standard) | 13+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 1/2 | 9–13 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/4 | 7–9 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/8 | 5–7 | Under 4'0" | Under 122 |
These charts are general guides. A teacher or one of our string specialists can confirm the fit, and rentals can be exchanged for the next size as your player grows.
Get a Personal Size Recommendation
Our free FitFinder tool walks you through a few measurements and gives you a recommended size, confidence score and fit checklist before you rent or buy, with support from Atelier's string specialists if you need help confirming the fit.
Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Size Charts
Use the charts below to find the usual size for a violin, viola, cello or double bass by age, height or arm measurement. If you'd like a personal recommendation, the free FitFinder tool further down the page gives you a recommended size and fit checklist in a few minutes.
Children grow at different rates, so measurements beat age. When a player falls between two sizes, choose the smaller one.
Violin Size Chart
How to measure: hold the left arm straight out to the side, palm up, and measure from the side of the neck to the middle of the palm.
| Violin size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 11+ and adults | 23+ | 58+ |
| 3/4 | 9–11 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 1/2 | 7–9 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
| 1/4 | 6–7 | 18.5–20 | 47–51 |
| 1/8 | 5–6 | 17.5–18.5 | 44–47 |
| 1/10 | 4–5 | 16.5–17.5 | 42–44 |
| 1/16 | 3–4 | 15.5–16.5 | 39–42 |
Viola Size Chart
Violas are measured by body length in inches. Measure the arm the same way as for violin.
| Viola size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16"–16.5" | Adults, larger hands | 26+ | 66+ |
| 15.5" | Adults | 25–26 | 64–66 |
| 15" | 12+ | 24–25 | 61–64 |
| 14" | 10–12 | 23–24 | 58–61 |
| 13" | 8–10 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 12" | 7–8 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
Cello Size Chart
Size a cello by the player's height. When seated, the knees should sit just below the lower bouts and the C-string peg should be near the left ear.
| Cello size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 12+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 7/8 | Smaller teens and adults | Around 5'0" (between 3/4 and 4/4) | About 152 |
| 3/4 | 10–12 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/2 | 8–10 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/4 | 6–8 | 3'6"–4'0" | 107–122 |
| 1/8 and 1/10 | 4–6 | Under 3'6" | Under 107 |
Double Bass Size Chart
Size a double bass by the player's height while standing. Most school players and many adults play a 3/4 bass, which is considered the standard full size.
| Bass size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 (standard) | 13+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 1/2 | 9–13 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/4 | 7–9 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/8 | 5–7 | Under 4'0" | Under 122 |
These charts are general guides. A teacher or one of our string specialists can confirm the fit, and rentals can be exchanged for the next size as your player grows.
Get a Personal Size Recommendation
Our free FitFinder tool walks you through a few measurements and gives you a recommended size, confidence score and fit checklist before you rent or buy, with support from Atelier's string specialists if you need help confirming the fit.
✓ 45-day returns on unplayed bows. Come try bows in person at our Cos Cob or Norwalk shop.
Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Size Charts
Use the charts below to find the usual size for a violin, viola, cello or double bass by age, height or arm measurement. If you'd like a personal recommendation, the free FitFinder tool further down the page gives you a recommended size and fit checklist in a few minutes.
Children grow at different rates, so measurements beat age. When a player falls between two sizes, choose the smaller one.
Violin Size Chart
How to measure: hold the left arm straight out to the side, palm up, and measure from the side of the neck to the middle of the palm.
| Violin size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 11+ and adults | 23+ | 58+ |
| 3/4 | 9–11 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 1/2 | 7–9 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
| 1/4 | 6–7 | 18.5–20 | 47–51 |
| 1/8 | 5–6 | 17.5–18.5 | 44–47 |
| 1/10 | 4–5 | 16.5–17.5 | 42–44 |
| 1/16 | 3–4 | 15.5–16.5 | 39–42 |
Viola Size Chart
Violas are measured by body length in inches. Measure the arm the same way as for violin.
| Viola size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16"–16.5" | Adults, larger hands | 26+ | 66+ |
| 15.5" | Adults | 25–26 | 64–66 |
| 15" | 12+ | 24–25 | 61–64 |
| 14" | 10–12 | 23–24 | 58–61 |
| 13" | 8–10 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 12" | 7–8 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
Cello Size Chart
Size a cello by the player's height. When seated, the knees should sit just below the lower bouts and the C-string peg should be near the left ear.
| Cello size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 12+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 7/8 | Smaller teens and adults | Around 5'0" (between 3/4 and 4/4) | About 152 |
| 3/4 | 10–12 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/2 | 8–10 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/4 | 6–8 | 3'6"–4'0" | 107–122 |
| 1/8 and 1/10 | 4–6 | Under 3'6" | Under 107 |
Double Bass Size Chart
Size a double bass by the player's height while standing. Most school players and many adults play a 3/4 bass, which is considered the standard full size.
| Bass size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 (standard) | 13+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 1/2 | 9–13 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/4 | 7–9 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/8 | 5–7 | Under 4'0" | Under 122 |
These charts are general guides. A teacher or one of our string specialists can confirm the fit, and rentals can be exchanged for the next size as your player grows.
Get a Personal Size Recommendation
Our free FitFinder tool walks you through a few measurements and gives you a recommended size, confidence score and fit checklist before you rent or buy, with support from Atelier's string specialists if you need help confirming the fit.
Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Size Charts
Use the charts below to find the usual size for a violin, viola, cello or double bass by age, height or arm measurement. If you'd like a personal recommendation, the free FitFinder tool further down the page gives you a recommended size and fit checklist in a few minutes.
Children grow at different rates, so measurements beat age. When a player falls between two sizes, choose the smaller one.
Violin Size Chart
How to measure: hold the left arm straight out to the side, palm up, and measure from the side of the neck to the middle of the palm.
| Violin size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 11+ and adults | 23+ | 58+ |
| 3/4 | 9–11 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 1/2 | 7–9 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
| 1/4 | 6–7 | 18.5–20 | 47–51 |
| 1/8 | 5–6 | 17.5–18.5 | 44–47 |
| 1/10 | 4–5 | 16.5–17.5 | 42–44 |
| 1/16 | 3–4 | 15.5–16.5 | 39–42 |
Viola Size Chart
Violas are measured by body length in inches. Measure the arm the same way as for violin.
| Viola size | Typical age | Arm length (in) | Arm length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16"–16.5" | Adults, larger hands | 26+ | 66+ |
| 15.5" | Adults | 25–26 | 64–66 |
| 15" | 12+ | 24–25 | 61–64 |
| 14" | 10–12 | 23–24 | 58–61 |
| 13" | 8–10 | 22–23 | 56–58 |
| 12" | 7–8 | 20–22 | 51–56 |
Cello Size Chart
Size a cello by the player's height. When seated, the knees should sit just below the lower bouts and the C-string peg should be near the left ear.
| Cello size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 (full) | 12+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 7/8 | Smaller teens and adults | Around 5'0" (between 3/4 and 4/4) | About 152 |
| 3/4 | 10–12 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/2 | 8–10 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/4 | 6–8 | 3'6"–4'0" | 107–122 |
| 1/8 and 1/10 | 4–6 | Under 3'6" | Under 107 |
Double Bass Size Chart
Size a double bass by the player's height while standing. Most school players and many adults play a 3/4 bass, which is considered the standard full size.
| Bass size | Typical age | Player height | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 (standard) | 13+ and adults | 5'0" and up | 152+ |
| 1/2 | 9–13 | 4'6"–5'0" | 137–152 |
| 1/4 | 7–9 | 4'0"–4'6" | 122–137 |
| 1/8 | 5–7 | Under 4'0" | Under 122 |
These charts are general guides. A teacher or one of our string specialists can confirm the fit, and rentals can be exchanged for the next size as your player grows.
Get a Personal Size Recommendation
Our free FitFinder tool walks you through a few measurements and gives you a recommended size, confidence score and fit checklist before you rent or buy, with support from Atelier's string specialists if you need help confirming the fit.
A dependable 1/2-size brazilwood violin bow for younger students learning bow control, tone production, and proper playing habits. The Atelier QH220 1/2 features a full-mounted ebony frog, pearl shell eye, and nickel-mounted fittings in a comfortable, student-friendly design.
Features
- Brazilwood stick
- Full-mounted ebony frog
- Pearl shell eye
- Nickel-mounted fittings
- Comfortable feel for younger players
- Great for lessons and school orchestra
Each bow is inspected and prepared by Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments before shipment.
