Jay Haide Instruments

For over 10 years we have been the sole UK agents for Jay Haide, a US company owned by Jay Ifshin of  El Cerrito, California. The instruments, which are entirely handmade, are exceptionally well built, using excellent materials producing a tonal quality normally found in those costing much more.

We have had an enthusiastic response from players, makers and dealers confirming our belief that these are the best instruments available for the
student / intermediate range.

All instruments are professionally set up, by our qualified staff, with a good quality bridge, soundpost, endpin and pegs. The fingerboard and top nut are shaped appropriately and good quality strings i.e Dominant, Pirastro, Larsen, Jargar fitted.

Available:

Violins
Stradivari, Guarneri, Balestrieri and Guadagnini models,1/4 to full size

Violas: Stradivari and Maggini models from 15″ to 16 1/2

Cellos: Stradivari, Goffriller and Ruggieri models,1/2, 3/4, 7/8 and full size

Double basses: Panormo or Quenoil model

Baroque instruments in ‘Plain’ or ‘Antique’ varnish.