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Orchestra Instrument Rentals at Strait Music
We are a family owned local business serving central Texas for over 60 years and counting.
We have award-winning customer service in-store, at school, online and by e-mail or text.
We offer no-interest, month-to-month rentals where payments apply to purchase/ownership.
There are no contract lengths, return your rental instrument any time without penalty.
Repair and maintenance are free when renting, Our in-house technicians are the best in the state.
Rental instruments can be exchanged for larger sizes as your student grows!
Sizing Guide For Violin & Viola
With the left hand raised flat with the palm up, measure from the base of the neck to the middle of the left palm as shown in the diagram, and match up the measurement to the chart below. If the measurement is very close to two sizes, always choose the smaller size. It’s as easy as that!
| Violin | |
| ARM LENGTH | SIZE |
| OVER 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 |
| Viola | |
| ARM LENGTH | SIZE |
| OVER 27 1/8" | 16 1/2" |
| 26 3/8" - 27 1/8" | 16" |
| 25 5/8" - 26 3/8" | 15 1/2" |
| 24 7/8" - 25 5/8" | 15" |
| 23 1/4" - 24 7/8" | 14" |
| 21 7/8" - 23 1/4" | 13" |
| 20 3/8" - 21 7/8" | 12" |
Sizing Guide For Cello & Bass
Cello and Bass are fairly simple to size because you can do it just based on your height! So get that height measurement and remember if you are between two sizes, always go for the smaller size. See the charts below to find out which size you need!
| Cello | |
| PLAYER HEIGHT | SIZE |
| OVER 5' | 4/4 |
| 4' 6" - 5' | 3/4 |
| 4' - 4' 6" | 1/2 |
| 3' 6" - 4' | 1/4 |
| 3' - 3' 6" | 1/8 |
| Bass | |
| PLAYER HEIGHT | SIZE |
| OVER 5' 5" | 3/4 (full size) |
| 5' 1" - 5' 5" | 1/2 |
| 4' 9" - 5' 1" | 1/4 |
| 4' 5" - 4' 9" | 1/8 |
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