Jay Haide à l'ancienne "Special" Maggini model viola with European Wood

The á l'ancienne Special model violas are made by expert violin makers with finer quality aged European wood for musicians requiring the best tone quality. Aged European tonewood produces a beautifully layered, rich sonority, whose depth and color is brought to life by its powerful resonance.

The Jay Haide á l'ancienne violas are brought to you after years of development. Our proprietary varnish is 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. These very special violas are only available in limited numbers, but are worth seeking out.

L'ancienne and Euro l'ancienne violas are available in either the Strad model (narrower, streamlined body, with a brighter sound), or the wider bodied Maggini model, with the distinctive double purfling and darker sound.