Jay Haide à l’ancienne Montagnana
About the cello
A Jay Haide à l’ancienne Montagnana cello for sale, modelled after “Domenico Montagnana”. Jay Haide have taken particular care to copy the characteristics and profile of a Montagnana cello. The cello has a golden ground coat with a beautiful orange-red varnish in a pattern simulating the patina of age found in older classic instruments. These cellos are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and are an excellent instrument for advanced students and professionals.
Professionally set up with Larsen strings, a high-quality bridge and ebony fittings.
Also available in “Ruggieri”, “Stradivari”, and “Goffriller” models.
How does it sound?
A powerful tone that projects extremely well across all strings.
Measurements
Back Length: 754mm
String Length: 690mm
Upper Bout: 371mm
Middle Bout: 255mm
Lower Bout: 449mm
Measurements may vary.
About Jay Haide
“Since its introduction over fifteen years ago, the à l’ancienne violins, violas, cellos and basses have become the flagship of the Jay Haide fleet. They are envied and copied by other makers, but as much as they have tried, none have come close to equaling them. Some have gone so far as to put facsimile labels of well known French and Italian makers in our instruments and selling them at much inflated prices. One of our ancienne violins even was given a certificate of authenticity from a well-known expert as an early 20th. century Italian violin with an insurance appraisal for $26,000.00! Because of this, every one of the à l’ancienne violin, viola, cello and bass now has a series of brands inside and out to deter the copyists.
The latest reproduction in the distinguished Jay Haide à l’ancienne series of fine violins is a copy of a fine Tommaso Balestrieri from the Ifshin Collection. In this marvelous reproduction we have endeavored to copy every feature and nuance of the original, from the characteristic f-holes to the arching, scroll and even the wear patterns of the varnish. Tommaso Balestrieri worked from about 1720 to 1772 in both Cremona and Mantua and is considered one of the finest Italian makers of the Golden Era.” – Jay Haide
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