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Core Select 400 Series Cello Bow
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Core Select 400 Series Cello 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.
Core Select 400 Series Cello Bow
Crafted from cutting-edge carbon fiber, this cello bow offers standard weight, exceptional rigidity, and high resilience for outstanding performance. Featuring a brown synthetic weave stick, a full-lined ebony frog, a 3-part button with eye, and a thread/wire grip, the Core Select 400 Series is built for precision and durability.
