Jay Haide Instruments

Sullivan Violins carries the Jay Haide à l'ancienne line of violins, violas, and cellos. All Jay Haide instruments are completely hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in those costing much more.

Jay Haide à l'ancienne violins, violas, and cellos took 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.

Sullivan Violins offers an authentic Maggini model Jay Haide à l'ancienne viola that recreates the dark, rich tone of the Old Brescian Masters. 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.

To meet the needs of musicians performing early music, we also have the Jay Haide à l'ancienne Baroque violin and cellos. These instruments 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 instruments 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.

 

All Haide instruments sold at Sullivan Violins musician are set up to the highest professional standards by Ken Sullivan, our master luthier. This professional set up is critical to maximizing the tonal capabilities and playability of these fine instruments.

VIOLINS

à l'ancienne $2,400.00 full size - also available in 1/2, 3/4, inquire for pricing
à l'ancienne Baroque $2,500.00

VIOLAS

à l'ancienne "Maggini" $3,400.00 15”, 15.1/2”, 15 7/8”, 16”, 16 1/2”
a l’ancienne “Maggini” Baroque Viola 16” $3500

CELLOS

à l'ancienne $4,950.00 - 7/8, 4/4 , also available in 1/2. 3/4 sizes, inquire for prices
a l’ancienne Baroque Cello - $5500