A close-up of a cello fills the image, overlaid with “Prelude” in large script. The D’Addario logo appears at the top right. Text below specifies that this is for a 4/4 cello and highlights the D’Addario Prelude Cello D String—celebrated for its medium tension, solid steel core, and nickel winding—an excellent choice for discerning cellists seeking a dependable string.
D'Addario Prelude Cello D String
D'Addario Prelude Cello D String

D'Addario

D'Addario Prelude Cello D String

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D'Addario Prelude Cello D 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.

The D’Addario Prelude Cello D String offers a warm, clear sound and consistent response for developing cellists, classrooms, and rental instruments.

Its durable solid-steel core provides reliable tuning and a balanced medium-tension feel. The string responds easily under the bow and remains stable through ordinary changes in temperature and humidity.

Features

  • Individual cello D string
  • Solid-steel core
  • Warm, clear tone
  • Smooth and dependable response
  • Balanced medium tension
  • Durable construction
  • Stable in changing environmental conditions
  • Ball end
  • Made in the USA

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