Paul Bailly worked initially with Gailliard and J.B.Vuillaume in Paris. He then traveled to Lille, Mirecourt, Paris, Brussels, Rheims, London, Leeds (With Harry Dikes) and even to America before settling in Paris in 1899. Over his career he won over ten medals for his work. His instruments were always very fine on a number of classical models. The tone is quick and responsive with great overtones.