Using the Age to Guitar Size Chart
The following chart is to help guide you in choosing an appropriately-sized guitar for your child. The listed age groups are general starting points. The appropriate size may vary from child to child.

Ages 6 -9

Acoustic	3/4 Size	View Models
Classical	Call or email	View Models
Electric	Mini Electric Guitar	View Models
Bass	Mini Bass Guitar	View Models

Ages 9 - 12

Acoustic	36" Student Size	View Models
Classical	36" Student Size	View Models
Electric	Full Size Electric Guitar	View Models
Bass	Short Scale Bass	View Models

Ages 12 - Adult

Acoustic	40" Concert Size 41" Dreadnought	View Models
Classical	40" Concert Size	View Models
Electric	Full Size Electric Guitar	View Models
Bass	Full Size Bass Guitar	View Models

Why the right size may vary from child to child:

• If your child is small to average in height for his/her age, consider staying within the age group as listed on the chart.
• If your child is on the cusp of two groups, use his/her relative size to determine which age group to stay in. For example, if your nine-year-old is small for his/her age, choose from the 6-9 year group.
• If your child is above average in height, consider moving to the next age group, particularly if your child is on the cusp. In this case, your tall nine-year-old would do well with a guitar from the 9-12 year group.

Highly motivated children may overcome a slight size obstacle. Highly motivated children may desire a larger guitar because they view it as being more mature and feel a strong identity with it. These children will most likely be able to overcome a slight size obstacle.