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Instrument Sizing

At Home Guide
Measurement Instructions:
  1. ​Lift the student's left arm and extend it fully to the side, palm facing upward, fingers flat, and straight out.
  2. Place the yardstick under the chin, touching the base of the neck - you are going to measure from neck to palm as this is where the violin will sit.
  3. Then determine the measurement from the neck to the center of the palm where the thumb meets the palm.​

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Please Note:
We never "grow into a violin" size. Playing an instrument that is too big can cause a multitude of problems including improper technique and the physical health of the child. That is why The Loft Violin Shop's rental plan and 100% trade in policy is so valuable.

Violin and Cello Sizing Guide
Arm Length
Instrument Size
23 5/8"
4/4
22 1/4"- 23 5/8"
3/4
20 3/8"- 22 1/4"
1/2
18 1/2"- 20 3/8"
1/4
16 7/8"- 18 1/2"
1/8
15 3/8"- 16 7/8"
1/10
14"- 15 3/8"
​1/16
Under 14"
1/32
*Please note that hand span should be taken into consideration a student is between sizes.

Bass Sizing Guide
​Arm Length
Bass Size
4'5" or 53"
1/8
4'9" or 57"   ​
1/4
5'1" or 61"  ​
1/2
5'5" or 65" ​
 3/4 - considered full size

​*Please note that hand span should be taken into consideration a student is between sizes.

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Viola Sizing Guide
Arm Length
Viola Size
Over 27 1/8" ​
16 1/2"
26 3/8" - 27 1/8"    ​
16"
25 5/8" - 26 3/8"   ​
15.5"
24 7/8" - 25 5/8" ​
15"
23 1/4" - 24 7/8" ​
14"
21 7/8" - 23 1/4" ​
13"
20 1/2" - 21 3/4"
12"
18 1/2"- 20 3/8"
11"
*Please note that hand span should be taken into consideration a student is between sizes.

Hand Span Measurement Guide

To measure the left hand span, please take the distance from the outstretched pinky to the index finger. 

Hand Span
Cello Size
6" ​
4/4
5.5"  ​
3/4
5"
1/2
4.5"
1/4
4" ​
1/8
3.5"
1/10
Hand Span
Bass Size
6.5"
3/4
5.75"
1/2
5"
1/4
  • Home
  • About
    • COVID-19 Info
  • Rental Program
    • Rental Application >
      • Rental Agreement
    • Update Your Account
    • Rental Program Video >
      • En Español
    • Instrument Sizing Chart
    • Violin/ Viola Care and Feeding
    • Cello/ Bass Care and Feeding
    • Return a Rental >
      • Returning Rentals to School
  • Customer Resources
    • Teacher Lists >
      • Teacher Lists
      • Add Your Name to Our Teacher List
    • Don't Buy that Cheap Violin
    • Trade-In/ Trade-Up
    • Links and Events
    • The Cello Whisperer
    • Out of Tune Cello
  • Products and Services
    • Order Accessories
    • Services at The Loft
    • The Loft Sponge Shoulder Rest
    • String Price List
  • Contact