The violin maker Thomas Bertrand creates violins, violas, and cellos of the highest quality, in the tradition of the 17th and 18th century Italian masters of Cremona and Venice.

Jay Haide violins, violas, cellos, and basses have become a far greater success than we ever anticipated. Today they are sold through select violin shops all over the world, making the joys of playing a well made stringed instrument more accessible.

Jay Haide instruments are hand-made of quality seasoned maple and spruce and have a tone quality and workmanship normally found in more expensive instruments.

William Robert Scott began Scott Violins in 1985 and joined Scott Studios, Inc. in 2005, founded by his wife, Susan Scott. His interest in violin-making began in 1970 when he met Martin Bielke, a well-known bow-maker and repairman in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Attending his first VSA (Violin Society of America) Competition in 1980 at Hofstra University, New York he met Mr. Hans Weisshaar and in 1984 began working at the shop of Hans Weisshaar, Inc. in Los Angeles. Bill quickly gained access to great instruments of the classic masters and this apprenticeship helped him develop an eye for the important nuances of quality seen in these works.

Repairing and studying these fine instruments for the next couple years opened a new world of great beauty and craft which he has tried to capture since.