The Australian Violins Co. is proud to offer the Jay Haide line of violins, violas, cellos and now, string basses. Unlike many instruments in this price range, all Jay Haide instruments are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in those costing much more. Violins, violas and cellos are available in four models. The Model 101 is an excellent choice for beginning or intermediate players. The à l’ancienne, Model 201 and Model 104 are made by more senior violin makers with finer quality aged wood for musicians requiring the best tone quality.
The new Jay Haide à l’ancienne violins, violas, cellos and basses are brought to you after years of development with the collaboration of master European luthiers known for their fine varnish technique. The varnish is a new formulation, carefully applied and beautifully antiqued giving each instrument the patina of age, so desired by both musicians and connoisseurs. And, they are as beautiful tonally as they are visually. The Jay Haide à l’ancienne has been designed for the advanced student and professional who needs an instrument that will compliment and enhance their artistic style.
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mezzo-forte: fine carbon fiber instruments
After three years of intensive development, mezzo-forte are proud to present the first fully carbon violin available on the worldwide market at an affordable price. The Violin, designed and produced by us using state-of-the-art technology produces a quality of sound easily comparable to that of a wooden instrument whilst offering far greater presence, projection and ease of playing as well as being visually stunning. Visit the website for more information.Elmar Oliveira plays Jay Haide l’Ancienne violin
One of the preeminent violinists of our time, Elmar Oliveira is the only American violinist to be awarded the gold medal at the International Tchaikovsky Violin Competition as well as the first and only violinist to receive the coveted Avery Fisher Prize. He has appeared as soloist on five continents with most of the world's major orchestras. Elmar Oliveira plays on one of our premium Jay Haide l'Ancienne violins.
Listen to him performing 'Meditation' from 'Thais' by Massenet on his Jay Haide violin, with Robert Koenig on piano.
Elizabeth Pitcairn fits Wittner FineTune pegs to c1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius
Celebrated American violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn has earned a stunning reputation as one of America’s most beloved soloists. Ms. Pitcairn made her New York debut at Lincoln Centre’s Alice Tully Hall in 2000 with the New York String Orchestra and she appeared as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music.
She has recently been named the Artistic Director of the Luzerne Chamber Music Festival, and she is a member of the distinguished faculty at the Colburn School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where she currently resides. Read more...
