Jay Haide baroque violins have become tremendously popular with teachers and students as well as professional musicians. They represent one of the best values in handcrafted master workshop baroque violins available today. This instrument has a gorgeously antiqued finish, reminiscent of the great late 19th century and early 20th century French and Italian instruments.  It has been completely set-up to appropriate historical standards by Andrew Dipper, including the neck & fingerboard shape, the tailpiece and a hand-carved bridge.  It has a rich and resonant tone, responds with unparalleled ease, and offers crisp clarity across all registers. It would be the ideal instrument for someone looking to dip their toes into early and baroque music.