How Tall Is a Theorbo

I must confess I have long ago given up attempting to travel on airlines with my original Italian theorbo (which measures just over 2 metres in its case), and have acquired a full-sized Italian folding instrument with a detachable neck.

How big is a theorbo?

They were a standard scale length of 76 cm, which made them smaller than Italian instruments, which ranged from 85–95 cm.

Why is a theorbo so long?

The theorbo was subsequently fitted with a long neck extension carrying additional bass strings, which were single. … The long single bass strings give a very powerful bass register, providing superb continuo support for even large ensembles of voices and instruments.