Jay Haide European Statue 15 ¾” – 16 ¼”
About the viola
A Jay Haide European Statue viola for sale, modelled after “Stradivari” which Jay Haide have taken particular care to copy the characteristics of a Stradivari viola with the meticulous care shaping the ‘f’ holes, scroll and arching. The aged European wood was chosen for its tonal quality and produces a beautifully layered, rich sonority, whose depth and colours are brought to life by its powerful resonance. The auburn varnish gives a rustic effect and a complex colour pallet.
Professionally set up with either Obligato or Dominant strings, a high-quality bridge and ebony fittings.
Also available in 15 ¾”, 16″, 16 ¼” sizes.
How does it sound?
Produces a rich, warm sound, powerfully resonating across all strings.
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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