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Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments
Threaded Rubber Endpin Tip for Double Bass
✓ Recommended by our luthiers. 45-day returns on unused items.
Threaded Rubber Endpin Tip for Double Bass
8mm
403 East Putnam Ave
403 East Putnam Ave
Cos Cob CT 06807
United States
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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✓ Recommended by our luthiers. 45-day returns on unused items.
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.
✓ Recommended by our luthiers. 45-day returns on unused items.
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.
This threaded Rubber Endpin Tip is a reliable replacement accessory that fits most standard double bass endpins with threaded ends. Made from durable, high-quality rubber, this tip provides excellent traction on a variety of floor surfaces, helping to prevent slipping during practice, rehearsals, and performances. The threaded interior ensures a secure, snug fit that stays firmly in place, offering added stability and peace of mind for bassists of all levels. Ideal for students, educators, and professional players seeking a dependable, affordable endpin tip solution.



