A close-up of a cello with “Prelude” prominently written across the image; the D’Addario logo appears at the top right. Along the bottom, text reads: D’Addario Prelude Cello C String—4/4 scale (J1014 4/4M), medium tension, solid-steel core, nickel wound—celebrated for its rich and reliable tone.
A close-up of a cello features “Prelude” in bold script, D’Addario branding, and product details for the D’Addario Prelude Cello C String. Designed for 4/4 size cellos, this medium tension string offers reliable performance with its solid steel core and nickel winding.

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D'Addario Prelude Cello C String

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D'Addario Prelude Cello C String

4/4

403 East Putnam Ave

Pickup currently unavailable

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
Shop violasRent a viola

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.

D’Addario Prelude Cello C String

The D’Addario Prelude Cello C String delivers a stable, grounded bass response with the durability required for student, school, and rental instruments.

Its solid-steel core provides dependable tuning, good bow response, and a balanced medium-tension feel. The string offers an economical way to replace a worn or damaged C string without purchasing a complete set.

Features

  • Individual cello C string
  • Solid-steel core
  • Warm, grounded lower-register sound
  • Dependable bow response
  • Balanced medium tension
  • Durable, stable construction
  • Resistant to temperature and humidity changes
  • Ball end
  • Made in the USA

Available sizes: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4