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String Instrument Sizing

Playing on the correct size violin, viola, cello or double bass is crucial to a players development and directly affects their ability to learn and have fun. This is why, at The Sydney String Centre, we always strive to find a size that the player feels most comfortable on.

The best way to find the perfect size is to come into our store and be measured against a real instrument. However, if you're buying online or having a rental violin sent out to you, our useful sizing guides below are the next best thing!

Instrument Sizing Guides

Just Getting Started?

At The Sydney String Centre, our aim is to get you equipped, informed and inspired so that you can start playing music and having fun as soon as possible! If you're completely new to the world of stringed instruments, we recommend browsing our blog posts so that you're a 'know-it all' by the time you visit us in-store or receive your first instrument in the post.

  • The Future of Bows
    August 11, 2026 Douglas Glanville

    The Future of Bows

    Why Today's String Players Need a Different Kind of BowWhen I was 13, my parents helped me buy my first serious bow — a strong, heavy German cello bow that gave me exactly the tone I was chasing. I loved...

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  • Join the Concert Listening Challenge!
    May 22, 2026 Libby Glanville

    Join the Concert Listening Challenge!

    We’re excited to be partnering with Concerts For All as part of their Concert Listening Challenge — a wonderful initiative designed to encourage young musicians and families to experience more live music across Sydney.The challenge is simple: attend live concerts,...

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