Jay Haide Instruments
“Jay Haide instruments are unbelievably good, and perform better than many other instruments at several times their price.” Peter Tanfield (Head of Strings, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts)
“These hand made instruments are by far the best in their price range.” John Reid (Leader of the English Hyden Orchestra)
The Jay Haide à l’ancienne instruments are now available in Australia 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. 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 complement and enhance their artistic style.
Your Jay Haide dealers in Australia are proud to offer this outstanding range of violins, violas, cellos and string basses. Unlike many instruments in this price range, all Jay Haide instruments are completely hand-made from quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more. The range was developed by Ifshin Violins in the USA and they carefully supervise all aspects of production in their Chinese workshop.
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.
Australian Violins is proud to announce our latest reproduction in the distinguished Jay Haide à l’ancienne series of fine violins. It is a copy of a fine Tommaso Balestrieri from the Australian Violins Collection. In this marvelous reproduction we have endeavored to copy every feature and nuance of the original, from the characteristic f-holes to the arching, scroll and even the wear patterns of the varnish. Tommaso Balestrieri worked from about 1720 to 1772 in both Cremona and Mantua and is considered one of the finest Italian makers of the Golden Era.
Australian Violins offers an authentic Maggini model viola that perfectly recreates the dark, rich tone of the Old Brescian Masters. It is available in the straight finish and the à l’ancienne model with its imitation-old varnish where all the marks of age and wear are skillfully reproduced. These superb instruments are available in body lengths from 15 1/2″ to 16 3/4″ and each one features the characteristic Maggini f-holes, double lines of top and back purfling and above all the legendary Brescian tone that is so desired by professionals for solo, quartet and orchestra work.
The new line of Jay Haide professional quality string basses offer what we believe to be the greatest value to be found anywhere. At a surprisingly affordable price, we offer a fully carved and graduated solid wood bass with highly flamed tonewoods and a lovely translucent varnish, available in either straight or imitation-old finish. The two models available include a modern French style with narrow, sloping shoulders and a full lower bout, and the classical Italian model with full upper and lower bouts. Both models are set up to exacting professional standards to ensure a full tone and easy response. Beauty, tone and dependability are notable features of every Jay Haide string bass.
To meet the needs of musicians performing early music, we have just introduced the Jay Haide à l’ancienne Baroque violin. These violins have been handcrafted and set up to exact Baroque specifications and provide the musician an opportunity to own a fine Baroque instrument at a reasonable price. We feel sure that the Jay Haide Baroque violins will be popular with professional Baroque musicians as well as any musician who wants to experience the joy of playing the music of Bach, Vivaldi and Handel as it was originally performed.
We are also pleased to offer the new hand-carved J.H. cellos from Australian Violins. Made to the same high quality standards of the Jay Haide cellos, these new cellos are ideal for the student who doesn’t want to compromise on quality. Now you won’t have to settle for lesser quality when you are on a budget.
Any musician who purchases a Jay Haide from us will be buying an instrument set up to the highest professional standards by our own violin makers here at Australian Violins. The model 101 violin is available in sizes from 1/8 to full. The model 101 viola is available in sizes starting at 12″. The model 101 cello is available in sizes from 1/4 to full. Please call for availability in small sizes of viola and cello.
Jay Haide violins, violas and cellos are available in outfits with a case and bow. Please ask us for details.
Jay Haide Australian Dealers
WA Piano & Music Company
Shop 1, Morris Place,
Innaloo, WA 6018
Trading Hours:
Monday – Saturday 8.30am to 5.30pm
Sunday and Public Holidays 11am to 3pm
Phone (08) 9244 9559
Fax (08) 9242 7059
