Pernambuco cello bow, silver mount with shield on ebony frog
Pernambuco Cello Bow, Silver Mount
Pernambuco Cello Bow, Silver Mount
Pernambuco Cello Bow, Silver Mount
Close-up of the tip of a Pernambuco Cello Bow, Silver Mount, featuring a light-colored tip plate and Mongolian horsehair, isolated on a white background.

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Pernambuco Cello Bow, Silver Mount

$1,175.00
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Pernambuco Cello Bow, Silver Mount

4/4

403 East Putnam Ave

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

403 East Putnam Ave
Cos Cob CT 06807
United States

2036619500

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Shop violinsRent a violin

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
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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
Shop cellosRent a cello

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
Shop double bassesRent a bass

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.

Silver-Mounted Pernambuco Cello Bow

Designed for serious cellists who demand nuance, stability, and tonal sophistication, this Silver-Mounted Pernambuco Cello Bow delivers the refined playing experience expected from a premium handcrafted bow.

Carefully crafted from select pernambuco, this bow offers the ideal balance of strength, flexibility, and responsiveness. The result is a bow that draws a warm, focused tone while maintaining exceptional clarity and control across all registers of the instrument. Whether performing powerful orchestral passages or delicate lyrical phrasing, this bow responds effortlessly to the player’s intentions.

The fully-lined ebony frog is beautifully appointed with a silver shield inlay and paired with premium unbleached Mongolian horsehair for smooth, consistent tracking on the string. Only bows demonstrating superior playing characteristics are selected for silver mounting, featuring a sterling silver ferrule and silver-mounted button that reflect the quality and craftsmanship of the bow itself.

Professionally selected and prepared by Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments in Greenwich, Connecticut, this bow is an exceptional choice for advancing conservatory students, dedicated amateurs, and serious performers seeking a meaningful step forward in both sound and playability.

Features

  • Handcrafted select pernambuco stick
  • Silver-mounted ebony frog with silver shield inlay
  • Premium unbleached Mongolian horsehair
  • Refined balance and articulate response
  • Warm, focused tone with excellent projection
  • Designed for 4/4 cello
  • Professionally prepared in our Connecticut workshop