What Size Violin Case Do You Need?
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · By 
Jonah Mercer · Editorial policy
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Full size for a violin means 4/4, and a full-size violin needs a 4/4 case. The case must match the violin size: a 3/4 violin needs a 3/4 case, and a 4/4 violin needs a 4/4 case. Each set here includes a hard case, and the sets come in 4/4 and 3/4.
What full size means for a violin
The other size name here is 3/4, for a smaller violin. A case marked 4/4 fits a 4/4 violin, and a case marked 3/4 fits a 3/4 violin. Check the size name on the case against the size name on the violin before you buy.
Match the case to the violin size
Start with the size name on the violin, then look for the same size name on the case. The Mendini 3/4 set is a 3/4 violin with a hard case, and the Mendini 4/4, Ktaxon and Eastar sets are 4/4 violins with hard cases. A case in the wrong size will not hold the violin as it should, so check the size names before you buy.
What comes with the case in these sets
Each set here pairs the violin and its hard case with a bow and rosin. The Mendini 3/4 and Mendini 4/4 sets add extra strings, and the Eastar set adds an extra string. The Mendini 4/4 set adds a tuner and a shoulder rest, and the Eastar set adds two bows, a shoulder rest and a clip-on tuner. The Ktaxon set includes product manuals. Check what is in the box before you buy, so the case, bow and rosin are all there.
Check the weight and the warranty
The Mendini 4/4 set weighs 5 lb and the Ktaxon set weighs 3 lb. Each set here carries a 1-year warranty: the Mendini sets carry a 1-year warranty against manufacturer's defects, the Ktaxon set carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and the Eastar set carries a 12-month warranty. Check the weight and the warranty term before you buy.
Keep the violin and case dry
For the Ktaxon set, keep the violin in a dry place and do not get it wet, and loosen the bow after use. Put the violin back in its case after playing, with the bow loosened and the case closed. Store the violin in its case between uses.
What you need
Mendini by Cecilio 3/4 Violin Set
A 3/4 violin set with a hard case, bow, rosin, shoulder rest and extra strings, for a smaller violin.
- Solid wood body
- Case or gig bag included
- Bow included
- Rosin included
- Size: 3/4
- 1 year warranty stated
Mendini By Cecilio 4/4 Violin For Beginners
A 4/4 violin set with a hard case, bow, rosin, tuner and shoulder rest, weighing 5 lb.
- Solid wood body
- Case or gig bag included
- Bow included
- Rosin included
- Tuner included
- Size: 4/4
- 1 year warranty stated
Ktaxon Violin for Beginners
A 4/4 violin set with a hard case, bow and rosin, weighing 3 lb, with product manuals.
- Solid wood body
- Case or gig bag included
- Bow included
- Rosin included
- Size: 4/4
- 1-year warranty stated
Eastar 4/4 Violin Set Full Size Fiddle
A 4/4 violin set with a hard case, two bows, rosin, a shoulder rest and a clip-on tuner.
- Case or gig bag included
- Bow included
- Rosin included
- Tuner included
- Size: 4/4
- 12-month warranty stated
These come from our ranked list Best Mini Violin, which compares them spec by spec.
Frequently asked questions
What size case does a full-size violin need?
A 4/4 case. Full size means 4/4, so a full-size violin needs a case marked 4/4. The Mendini 4/4, Ktaxon and Eastar sets here are 4/4 violins with hard cases.
What is the difference between a 3/4 and a 4/4 violin case?
The size name: a 3/4 case fits a 3/4 violin, and a 4/4 case fits a 4/4 violin. The Mendini 3/4 set is the 3/4 violin here, and the Mendini 4/4, Ktaxon and Eastar sets are 4/4 violins. Check the size name on the case against the size name on the violin.
Do these violin sets include a case?
Yes. Each set here includes a hard case: the Mendini 3/4 set, the Mendini 4/4 set, the Ktaxon set and the Eastar set. Each set also includes a bow and rosin.
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