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 light orange brown varnish over golden ground with exceptional choice flamed maple back and scroll.

Sound & Feel:

The enchanting personality and colorful resonance of this instrument puts forth a unique and supple tone that leaves a lasting impression upon players and listeners. Nuances in sound can be observed across its entire range from bottom to top. The player will immediately notice the focused power of the low strings and how it complements the sweet elegance of the upper register. With a gripping yet refined sound, this is the ideal cello for the advancing student.

Materials:

Belly: Spruce, Two-Piece

Back: Maple, Two-Piece

Specs:

Back length: 75.8 cm

String length: 69 cm