You're right, Sorcha. Thanks. I hadn't even looked closely enough to notice the bridge placement. I think I'll call the local school instrument rental shop and see what they have.

Jim Lad, thanks. I don't think half size will be too big. He's got a good reach and had no problem keeping the bow in the right place across the strings on my old fiddle. We'll see. I'll measure him, for sure, before getting anything.

I am excited he shows so much interest in all music, but esp. the fiddle.