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Thomas Hoyer
22521

The Hoyer family of violin makers goes all the way back to the 1750's. After the second world war, the family moved from Schoenbach in Bohemia to Bubenreuth. Thomas studied with his father Georg Hoyer and received his Master's Certificate from the Mittenwald violin making school in 1998. The back and ribs of this cello are crafted from pearwood.

Fine Old Composite Cello *SOLD*
20420

We don't know the makers of this cello, but it has an amazing antique sound with excellent projection. It would be a great choice for a soloist.

Heinrich Gill *SOLD*
13004

Dating back to 1952, the firm of Heinrich Gill was acquired by violin maker Bernd Dimbath in 1990. Bernd studied with makers in Berlin as well as the violin making school in Mittenwald. Over the last 32 years the Gill violins, violas and cellos have become some of the finest string instruments made in Germany. The model 394 is one of their finest quality cellos.

Alberto Soria
24084

Although Mexico is not known as a center of violin making, there are some excellent Mexican makers. Among them is Alberto Soria. From a musical family, Alberto studied at the Lutherie school of the Institute of Fine Arts. He then went to Australia and worked with Benedict Puglisi for two years. This lovely cello represents an excellent value in a beautifully made and attractive instrument.

modele d'apres J.B.Vuillaume
8754

Mirecourt, France has a centuries old tradition of violin fine making and today the Aubert workshop is carrying on that tradition. Aubert's workshop creates fine violins, violas and cellos of exceptionally high quality. This fine cello is modeled after the work of the great Jean Baptiste Vuillaume of Paris.

Jay Haide J.B. Vuillaume Model with European Wood
303VCEL

The elegant style of Vuillaume’s instruments has inspired us to create a new model in his honor. Using European wood, the violins are based on his Guarneri model violin, the cello on his Strad pattern. The varnish imitates his unique lustrous golden hue. The tone is powerful, easily producing colors from the entire spectrum.

See www.jayhaide.com for further information on our Jay Haide instruments.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

Jay Haide l'ancienne Special Model with European Wood
303CEL

Our l'ancienne Special Model instruments are made with aged European tonewood producing a beautifully layered, rich sonority, whose depth and color is brought to life by its powerful resonance. They are handmade in our workshop by expert luthiers. 

The delicate flaming of the maple on the back of each instrument accentuates the richness and complexity of the auburn shades of our proprietary varnish 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 Special Model cellos are available in the Strad model, Ruggieri model, or the wider bodied Montagnana model.

C.G. Stewart *SOLD*
13255

For many years, C.G.Stewart was a cellist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic. As a maker, he naturally specialized in cellos, working into the late 1930's. This interesting cello has a charming warm sound and would be an especially good choice for chamber music.

Robert W. Miller
22189

Starting in the early 1970’s Robert Miller made almost 100 violins, violas and cellos. He was awarded a gold medal at the Violin Society of America in 1978.

Ernst Heinrich Roth
20884

The Ernst Heinrich Roth workshop may be one of the most famous in German violin making. It was established first in Markneukirchen and then in the early 1950s in Bubenreuth, West Germany. This is an exceptionally beautiful example of their best work with an especially nice golden varnish. It has a crisp upper register and a deep lower end.

Jay Haide l'ancienne Statue Model with European Wood
303SCEL

This special Statue Model represents an excellent alternative to our Special Model European wood cellos. The European wood used for this model was chosen for its tonal qualities and is offered at an ideal price point. The cellos project with rich warmth and great power.

Our Statue cellos are available in the Strad model, Ruggieri model, or the wider bodied Montagnana model.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments.

Jay Haide l'ancienne Standard Model with Asian Wood
301CEL

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. Jay Haide cellos are now available in five models. The Model J.H. and 101 are excellent choices for beginning or intermediate players. The Model 104 and á l'ancienne are made by more senior violin makers with finer quality aged wood for musicians requiring the best tone quality.

The Jay Haide á l'ancienne cellos are brought to you after years of development. 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. We are currently offering the ancienne model in Strad, Montagnana, and Ruggeri patterns.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

Jay Haide 104 Model
104CEL

Jay Haide, Model 104. These fully handmade cellos represent an excellent value for a promising student. We usually have a good selection of these cellos, priced from $3,650.

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. Jay Haide cellos are now available in five models. The Model 104 and á l'ancienne are made by more senior violin makers with finer quality aged wood for musicians requiring the best tone quality.

See www.jayhaide.com for further information on our Jay Haide instruments.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

Jay Haide 101 Model
101CEL

Jay Haide, Model 101. These fully handmade cellos represent an excellent value for a promising student. We usually have a good selection of these cellos.

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. 

See www.jayhaide.com for further information on our Jay Haide instruments.

Descriptions and pricing in our article on Jay Haide instruments

James Tubb
23180

Along with John Dodd, James Tubbs was the most important maker in the history of English bow making. This bow is highly unusual in that both the head and the frog are beveled so that the hair makes greater contact with the strings giving the player more stability, producing a fuller, richer sound.

François Lotte
21904

François Lotte trained in the Bazin workshop and then worked for Cuniot-Hury before going on his own in 1926. His workshop included R.Bernard, M.Lapierre, M.Mangenot along with his son Roger.

3/4 Jay Haide à l'ancienne Panormo model
Panormo

Made in our own workshop, this 3/4 bass has an antiqued varnish. The classical Italian model is patterned after the work of Vincenzo Panormo, with full upper and lower bouts. Beautiful sound and nicely flamed wood.
 

3/4 Jay Haide à l'ancienne German model
German bass

Made in our own workshop, this 3/4 bass has an antiqued varnish.  Beautiful sound and nicely flamed wood.
 

Jay Haide Baroque violin
310VLN

To meet the needs of musicians performing early music, we have introduced the Jay Haide à l'ancienne Baroque violin. These violins 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 violins 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.