This Jay Haide Stradivari model cello is from 2007, and has one previous owner. It is in great condition, with a normal amount of wear expected from a used and well-loved instrument. We recently did thorough maintenance including gluing open seams, cleaning, a new setup, and a fresh set of strings.
The Jay Haide á l'ancienne line of cellos are brought to you after years of development. While all Jay Haide cellos are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in instruments costing much more, the á l'ancienne model cellos are made by more senior violin makers with finer quality aged wood for musicians requiring the best tone quality.
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. They are as beautiful tonally as they are visually. The Jay Haide á l'ancienne has been designed for the advanced student and professional who needs an instrument that will compliment and enhance their artistic style.
Details
Model: "l'ancienne" Stradivari
Fittings: Ebony pegs, composite tailpiece with fine tuners
Bridge: Professional level Despiau 3-tree
Strings: Spirocore Chrome C & G, Larsen Aurora A & D