Made to measure
This handy, flexible plastic gauge from Triton allows makers and dealers to check the size of a violin or viola quickly. It is suitable for violins from 1/32 to full size, and for violas in increments of one inch from 12 to 14 inches, and increments of half an inch from 14 to 17 inches. For violins, equivalent Suzuki sizes 1/16 and 1/10 are shown, too.
Triton instrument size gauge from $18.50
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