Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1973
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Ernst Heinrich Roth
The Violin
The Ernst Heinrich Roth firm made this violin in 1973. It stands as a stunning example of the firm’s finest work. It remains in excellent condition. So it shows how long the Roth standard lasted after the founder’s era.
The tone is powerful and rich. Because it has both strength and depth, the violin can carry in a hall and still sound full up close. The back measures 35.9 cm.
By 1973 the firm had worked for more than 70 years. Even so, this violin keeps the quality that built the Ernst Heinrich Roth name. It also shows that the firm’s later output deserves the same attention as its early work.
For a player, an Ernst Heinrich Roth violin from 1973 offers power, richness and excellent condition in one instrument. It suits an advanced student or an adult amateur who wants a serious voice. In addition, the firm’s reputation gives a buyer confidence. That is why this Ernst Heinrich Roth violin 1973 makes a sound purchase. That is why players still look for an Ernst Heinrich Roth violin from 1973 like this one.
The Maker
Ernst Heinrich Roth grew up in the trade as the son of a violin maker. In 1902 he founded his own firm in Markneukirchen, Germany. It soon became one of the most prolific workshops in the region.
The firm’s long life explains a violin like this one. Its output ran through the whole 20th century. As a result, players today can find Roth violins from many decades, all built to a consistent standard.
Roth materials and craftsmanship are uniformly good. According to the firm’s literature, Roth supervised and finished every instrument that left the shop. That promise, along with at least 14 models, shaped the firm’s reputation.
Terms of Sale
This violin has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.