Mensur

In violin making, the term "Mensur" is used for various length specifications.

We know the

    Belly stop = distance from the upper edge of the belly to the centre of the bridge
    Neck  Mensur = distance from the joint upper nut / fingerboard to the upper edge of the belly

The scales should ideally be 2:3 for violins and violas and 7:10 for cellos and double basses.