The Makers:

Jay Haide instruments are handcrafted violins, violas, cellos, and basses through the collaboration of Jay Ifshin and Haide Lin. Established in the early 1990s, the workshop was founded with the vision of offering musicians instruments that deliver the tonal richness and good craftsmanship at an accessible price. Today, Jay Haide instruments are renowned for their quality, consistency, and exceptional value, making them a popular choice among students, educators, and professional performers worldwide.

Appearance:

It has a reddish-brown varnish with beautiful antiquing on the medium grained spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back.

Sound & Feel:

This cello is responsive and easy to play. It has a rich, warm sound in the lower notes and a clear, ringing tone in the higher notes, giving it a powerful and expressive voice.

Materials:

Belly: Spruce, Two-Piece

Back: Maple, Two-Piece

Specs:

Back length: 74.5 cm

String length: 69.2 cm