So, Just How Tall Is a Cello Anyway?
If you've ever walked into a music shop and seen one standing in the corner, you've probably wondered how tall is a cello exactly? It's a fair question, especially because they look pretty massive when they're sitting in their cases, but then they seem to shrink a bit once a musician sits down to play. The short answer is that a standard, full-sized cello usually stands about 48 inches tall—give or take an inch depending on the maker. ...