Jay Haide instruments are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce. These violins embody the tonal qualities and workmanship normally found in instruments only at a professional level.
Aged European tonewood produces a beautifully layered, rich sonority, whose depth and color is brought to life by its powerful resonance.
The delicate flaming of the maple on the back of each instrument accentuates the richness and complexity of the auburn shades of our proprietary varnish 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.
They are handmade in our workshop by expert luthiers.
These violins are often mistaken for much older instruments as their tone is consistent with the richness of vintage violins. In addition, their appearance, with detailed patterning is reminiscent of the aged wear of fine old European instruments.
The Jay Haide statue model violins are made in 2 patterns: Stradivarius and Guarneri. Each pattern has its own feel and voice and so we strongly encourage you to come and spend some time choosing the model that best suits you.
