Rent-To-Own monthly payments
OR
begin with a 10-month rental
Easy exchanges
Buy anytime at a discount
Return the instrument to our store
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request a Return Authorization Number to return to a school
Important note on string instruments
Violins, violas, cellos, and guitars come in different sizes to be comfortable for younger players. A new student should first be measured so that the correct size is rented.
How to Measure for a String Instrument or Guitar
Violins come in sizes ranging from 1/16 (smallest) to 4/4 (largest). Have the student stand up tall and hold his/her left arm straight out to the side (perpendicular to his/her body) with the palm facing up. Measure from where the neck meets the shoulder to the center of the palm. Use the following measurements as a guide of which size the student will need: 14-15.4”: 1/16 15.4-16.9”: 1/10 16.9-18.5”: 1/8 18.5-20.4”: 1/4 20.4-22.2”: 1/2 22.2-23.6”: 3/4 23.6+”: 4/4 If the child is between sizes we always recommend choosing the smaller size, because an instrument that is too large can be difficult/uncomfortable to play. You can always exchange for the larger size as the child grows while you are renting from Elefante Music.
Viola sizes (12"-16.5") are based on the actual measurement, in inches, of the body of the viola. It is best to measure with the viola itself, but if that is not an option use the following guidelines for choosing size: Have the student stand up tall and hold his/her left arm straight out to the side (perpendicular to his/her body) with the palm facing up. Measure from the neck to the center of the palm. Use the following measurements as a guide of which size the student will need: MeasurementViola Size below 21.5"12" 21.5-23"13" 23-24.5"14" 24.5-26"15" 26" & up16" If the child is between sizes we always recommend choosing the smaller size, because an instrument that is too large can be difficult/uncomfortable to play. You can always exchange for the larger size as the child grows while you are renting from Elefante Music.
Since both body height and body proportions are helpful when sizing for a cello, it is best to have a cello present when measuring for size. However, if the cello isn't available, use the following height guidelines for choosing size:
Student HeightCello Size 3.0 feet1/10 3.0-3.5 feet1/8 3.5-4.0 feet 1/4 4.0-4.5 feet1/2 4.5-5.0 feet3/4 5.0 feet & up4/4 If the child is between sizes we always recommend choosing the smaller size, because an instrument that is too large can be difficult/uncomfortable to play. You can always exchange for the larger size as the child grows while you are renting from Elefante Music.
Student Height
Guitar Style and Size
3' - 4'
1/4 size guitar (nylon strings)
4' - 4.5'
1/2 size guitar (nylon strings)
4.5' - 5'
3/4 size guitar (nylon strings)
5'+
4/4 guitar (nylon strings) or acoustic guitar (steel strings)
