Just thought I'd post an update. I took him to the local music store, the same one that was there when I was a kid. Good folks and they have taken care of kids and their instruments for umpteen years.

Anyway, he was duly measured and fitted out with the teeniest fiddle I've ever seen, that was still playable. It is a 1/6 with fine tuners, etc. and a decent little bow. I rented it for $15 per month and we can keep trading up to the next size if it takes. It is a Yamaha, not too bad, though the G string could be a bit better in sound. He's already chuffed at being able to "make noise" and keeps asking to get out "his why-oh-win" and play it.

Thanks, again,

kat