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Violin sizing is generally based on arm length, not age. A teacher or luthier can measure from the neck to the center of the palm. Generally: 4\/4 (ages 11+), 3\/4 (ages 9-11), 1\/2 (ages 6-10), 1\/4 (ages 4-7), and smaller sizes for younger children. When in doubt, consult with your music teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Selection Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"table\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" style=\"mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArm Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Age Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow:1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e4\/4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e23\" or more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAges 11 to adult\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e14\" (356mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow:2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3\/4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e20\" - 22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAges 9-11\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e13.5\" (343mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow:3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1\/2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e18\" - 20\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAges 6-10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e12.5\" (318mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow:4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1\/4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e15\" - 17\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAges 4-7\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e11.5\" (292mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow:5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e13.5\" - 15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAges 4-6\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e10.5\" (267mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow:6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e12\" - 13.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAges 3-5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e9.5\" (241mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow:7;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1\/16\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e11\" or less\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAges 3-4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e9\" (229mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Measure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extend left arm straight out to the side. Measure from the base of the neck to the center of the palm. Round up if between sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this violin come with a bow and case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: This listing is for the violin instrument only. For a complete outfit including bow, case, rosin, and shoulder rest, please see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sharmusic.com\/products\/franz-hoffmann-prelude-violin-outfit\" title=\"Franz Hoffmann Amadeus Violin Outfit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFranz Hoffmann™ Prelude Violin Outfit\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sharmusic.com\/products\/franz-hoffmann-prelude-violin-deluxe-outfit\" title=\"Franz Hoffmann Amadeus Violin Deluxe Outfit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFranz Hoffmann™ Prelude Violin Deluxe Outfit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the Amadeus compare to the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sharmusic.com\/products\/franz-hoffmann-concert-violin-alone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranz Hoffmann™ Concert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e violin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The Amadeus is an excellent entry-level instrument, while the Concert model offers enhanced tonal complexity and projection for advancing students. Both feature solid wood construction, but the Concert includes upgraded varnish and more selective wood grading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the violin ready to play when it arrives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes! Every Franz Hoffmann™ violin is professionally set up at Shar Music's workshop, including bridge fitting, sound post adjustment, and string installation. Simply tune and play!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is your return policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Shar Music offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied, you can return the violin within 30 days of purchase for a full refund or exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDue to the handmade nature of these instruments, your violin may have a different visual appearance than what is pictured.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franz Hoffmann","offers":[{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":46591416664295,"sku":"HV12044","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":46591416697063,"sku":"HV12034","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":46591416729831,"sku":"HV12012","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4","offer_id":46591416762599,"sku":"HV12014","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/8","offer_id":46591416795367,"sku":"HV12018","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/10","offer_id":46591416828135,"sku":"HV120110","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/16","offer_id":46591416860903,"sku":"HV120116","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/32","offer_id":46591416893671,"sku":"HV120132","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/7414\/9095\/files\/HV12044_0_37cd4e13-0ad2-4c73-a251-f9cc4291550c.jpg?v=1778005706"},{"product_id":"carlo-lamberti-sonata-cello","title":"Carlo Lamberti® Sonata Cello","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(38,38,38);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:'Open Sans', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e** SPECIAL PRICING for 1\/4 size only available for a limited time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carlo Lamberti® Sonata offers cellists of all ages and levels a full, rich, forward sound, without the brittle edge so often heard in lesser instruments. Developed to the specifications of Charles Avsharian, CEO of Shar, these instruments are among the finest examples of Chinese instruments being made today. He traveled to China to work with fellow music professors there, ensuring that these instruments are of exceptional quality and value. They are suitable for serious students who want the best possible sound and visual appeal - all at an attractive price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop: Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBack \u0026amp; Ribs: Maple\u003cbr\u003eNeck: Maple\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eFittings: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eStrings: Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore Tungsten C \u0026amp; G and Larsen Soloist D \u0026amp; A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Carlo Lamberti® Sonata Cello does not come with any accessories, it is the cello only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlo Lamberti","offers":[{"title":"1\/4","offer_id":46624201572583,"sku":"LC1114","price":2140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":46624201507047,"sku":"LC1112","price":2674.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":46624201441511,"sku":"LC1134","price":2674.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\/8","offer_id":46624201408743,"sku":"LC1178","price":2674.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":46624201375975,"sku":"LC1144","price":2674.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/7414\/9095\/products\/media_200e08aa-fa90-46f4-b626-ecd418753ffd.jpg?v=1703700536"},{"product_id":"carlo-lamberti-sonata-violin","title":"Carlo Lamberti® Sonata Violin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(38,38,38);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:'Open Sans', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e** SPECIAL PRICING for 1\/8 size only available for a limited time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-crafted by our Shar Beijing Workshop then set-up our Shar Ann Arbor Workshop, the Carlo Lamberti® Sonata Violin has raised the bar for intermediate level violins. Our Sonata provides exactly what a player expects from a high-quality Chinese violin from Shar: impressive performance, a beautiful finish, and an outstanding value. Set-up in the Shar workshop with premium fittings and strings. 4\/4 to 1\/8 sizes. Does not include bow and case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This violin will allow advancing small students to make rapid progress with tone development and fast passage. Its powerful and rich tone will delight and surprise a deserving student, especially one who has grown used to the limitations of their present violin.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Charles Avsharian, Shar CEO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Why do I love the Lamberti violins? Because they allow my students to have a bright, clear-sounding instrument that both projects and is very sweet to the ear. Parents will enjoy hearing their child practice all afternoon on this violin and so will the student.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Rebecca Appert, Violinist and Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Carlo Lamberti® Sonata Violin does not come with any accessories, it is the violin only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlo Lamberti","offers":[{"title":"1\/8","offer_id":46401450442983,"sku":"LV1118","price":611.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4","offer_id":46401450410215,"sku":"LV1114","price":764.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":46401450377447,"sku":"LV1112","price":764.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":46401450344679,"sku":"LV1134","price":764.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\/4","offer_id":46401450311911,"sku":"LV1144","price":764.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/7414\/9095\/files\/LV11_0_6b705ea5-e181-44af-9cd2-855ee938c6a0.jpg?v=1693594793"},{"product_id":"carlo-lamberti-model-lv11-violin-outfit-1-8-size","title":"Carlo Lamberti® Sonata Violin Outfit, 1\/8","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBest in Class!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(38,38,38);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:'Open Sans', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e** SPECIAL PRICING only available for a limited time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-crafted by our Shar Beijing Workshop then set-up our Shar Ann Arbor Workshop, the Lamberti™ Sonata has raised the bar for intermediate level violins. Our Carlo Lamberti™ model LV11 provides exactly what a player expects from a high quality Chinese violin from Shar: impressive performance, a beautiful finish, and an outstanding value. Set-up in the Shar workshop with premium fittings and strings. 4\/4 to 1\/8 sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This violin will allow advancing small students to make rapid progress with tone development and fast passage. Its powerful and rich tone will delight and surprise a deserving student, especially one who has grown used to the limitations of their present violin.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Charles AvSharian, Shar CEO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Why do I love the Lamberti violins? Because they allow my students to have a bright, clear-sounding instrument that both projects and is very sweet to the ear. Parents will enjoy hearing their child practice all afternoon on this violin and so will the student.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Rebecca Appert, Violinist, Teacher and Shar Violin Shop Specialist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Best in Class!\" icon is your assurance that Shar has searched the world for instruments that are the very best value in each category. 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Made by hand and finished with an attractive spirit varnish, the Etude resonates like a much more expensive viola, creating a big, bold sound. Solid spruce top, and solid maple sides, back and neck with finely-finished ebony pegs and fingerboard. The Etude has all the attributes of expensive violas... for hundreds less. 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