Scott Cao 600 Viola

Scott Cao 600 Viola

by Scott Cao
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Size Guide

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Sizing Guide for String Instruments

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates, but we always recommend that you consult with us, or your teacher before purchasing or renting.

At Fiddlershop we care a lot about how our instruments are set up for them to sound the best. Equally important to the instrument itself, is how your instruments fits you. If you play on the wrong size violin, it might lead to pain, fatigue and injury. It also makes it harder to play. Thus, we have put together this guide for you.

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SIZING FOR VIOLINS

How to measure for a violin:

Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our demo video for more exact directions. See chart for approximate sizing.

WATCH VIDEO
SIZE OF VIOLIN ARM MEASUREMENT AGE OF STUDENT
1/16 14" - 15.4" 3 - 4 YRS
1/10 15.5" - 17" 4 - 5 YRS
1/8 17.1" - 17.5" 5 - 6 YRS
1/4 17.6" - 20" 6 - 7 YRS
1/2 20.1" - 22" 7 - 8 YRS
3/4 22.1" - 23.5" 9 - 11 YRS
4/4 23.6"+ 11 - 13+ YRS

SIZING FOR VIOLAS

How to measure for a viola:

Extend the arm fully, parallel to the floor. Measure from the neck to the middle of the palm. Watch our video for more exact directions. See chart for approximate sizing.

WATCH VIDEO
SIZE OF VIOLA ARM MEASUREMENT AGE OF STUDENT
12" 20.5" - 21.9” 7-9 YRS
13" 22” - 23.4” 9-11 YRS
14" 23.5” - 24.9” 11-14 YRS
15" 25" -25.9” 14+ YRS
15.5" 26" - 26.4” 14+ YRS
16" 26.5" - 26.9” 14+ YRS
16.5" 27”+ 14+ YRS

SIZING FOR CELLOS

How to measure for a cello:

Sit at the end of the chair with your feet flat on the floor. Lean the cello at a 45 degree angle against your body. The top of the cello body, should rest in the center of your chest. The C peg should be slightly behind your left ear. Make sure you can reach both ends of the fingerboard easily. See chart for approximate sizing by age.

SIZE OF CELLO AGE OF STUDENT
1/10 4 - 5 YRS
1/8 5 - 6 YRS
1/4 6 - 8 YRS
1/2 8 - 10 YRS
3/4 10 - 12 YRS
4/4 12 - 13+ YRS

SIZING FOR DOUBLE BASSES

How to measure for a double bass:

The 3/4 size double bass is the standard size for adults. 7/8 and 4/4 size basses are made, but less common. As a guideline, when you stand upright next to the bass, the bridge should be approximately at the same height as the large knuckles of your right hand. Most important is that you’re comfortable and can reach the higher registers without difficulty. See chart for approximate sizing by age.

SIZE OF BASS AGE OF STUDENT
1/16 3 - 4 YRS
1/10 4 - 5 YRS
1/8 5 - 7 YRS
1/4 7 - 9 YRS
1/2 9 - 13 YRS
3/4 13+ YRS

Well Flamed Chinese maple, European spruce, Indian ebony fingerboard, ebony fittings, and one fine tuner. Built and varnished in Guangzhou. 

During the past fifteen years, Scott has won many awards in international competitions. Five times out of six, Scott Cao was awarded the "tone" award by the Violin Society of America's international competition committee. The following is a list of awards:

Awards

First place award for tone and violin 1990 Violin Maker's Association of British Columbia
3rd place in 1994 international competition of Antonio Stradivari in Cremona, Italy
Silver medal for violin 1996 Annual International Competition
Silver medal for viola 1996 Annual International Competition of VSA
Silver medal for cello 1998 Annual International Competition of VSA
Silver medal for violin 2010 Annual International Competition of VSA
Tone award for violin 1986 VSA Competition
Tone award for violin 1992 VSA Competition
Tone award for violin 2008 VSA Competition
Tone award for violin 2010 VSA Competition
Tone award for viola 1988 VSA Competition
Tone award for viola 2010 VSA Competition
Worksmanship award for viola 1988 VSA Competition
Worksmanship award for violin 2010 VSA Competition

**We do not stock every size and every replica of Scott Cao Instruments. Some orders may take up to 10 days to ship from our shop. Please call for availability**

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