The quality of materials and craftsmanship has not been lessened due to the intricate small size of these Violins. The Prima 2 Violins have been hand made to give the youngest students the finest development tool to improve their musical performance career. Designed with leading string educators in the UK to create a new standard in both quality and value, they integrate technical specification with a precise set up to provide a superior violin. The hand carved Prima bodies feature solid ebony fingerboards and inlaid purfling, and are made from selected tone woods. Ebony pegs, nuts and saddles, are fitted as standard, together with high calibre (rope core) strings and metal tailpieces with integral adjusters. But not only do you get a top-quality violin, you also get a deluxe solid lightweight case with integral cover, accessory pockets and carrying straps. The premium wood bow with ebony frog is of a high quality as is the rosin, giving you a complete outfit to start your violin career. In very approximate terms, violin sizes for different aged children are as follows. 1/10th 4-5 Yrs, 1/8th 5-6 Yrs, 1/4 6-7 Yrs, 1/2 8-9 Yrs, 3/4 10-11 Yrs, Full Size 12 Yrs and older.