Instrument Sizing Guide
This sizing guide provides a general idea based on our best estimates. We recommend consulting with us or your teacher before purchasing or renting. If between sizes, choose the smaller instrument to prevent injury and promote proper technique.
Hammond Ashley rental instruments can be resized anytime for free.
Violin
To measure, fully extend the arm parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm.
Aprox. AGE (YRS)
ARM LENTH (IN)
SIZE
11-13+
23.6"+
4/4
9 - 11
22.1" - 23.5"
3/4
7 - 8
20.1" - 22"
1/2
6 - 7
17.6" - 20"
1/4
5 - 6
17.1" - 17.5"
1/8
4 - 5
15.5" - 17"
1/10
3 - 4
14" - 15.4"
1/16
Viola
To measure, fully extend the arm parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm.
Aprox. AGE (YRS)
ARM LENTH (IN)
SIZE
14+
28"+
16.5"+
14+
27"
16"
12+
26"
15.5"
11 - 13
23"
15"
9 - 12
22"
14"
8 - 10
20"
13"
7 - 9
18"
12"
Cello
Aprox. AGE (YRS)
HEIGHT (FT)
SIZE
14+
5ft+
4/4
11 - 13
4.5 - 5ft
3/4
8 - 10
4 - 4.5ft
1/2
6 - 7
3.5 - 4 ft
1/4
5 - 6
3 - 3.5ft
1/8
3 - 5
< 3ft
1/10
3
< 3ft
1/16
Double Bass
Aprox. AGE (YRS)
HEIGHT (FT)
SIZE
13+
5f+
3/4
9 - 12
4.5 - 5ft
1/2
7 - 8
4 - 4.5ft
1/4
5 - 6
3.5 - 4ft
1/8
