Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1930
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Ernst Heinrich Roth
The Violin
Wonderful balance across the strings sets apart this Ernst Heinrich Roth violin from 1930. It remains in very good condition. The back measures 35.55 cm.
The tone is powerful, dark and rich. Because no string overpowers another, the darker colors stay even from bottom to top. As a result, the player can shape long phrases without fighting the instrument.
Dark tone and real power do not always come together. Here, however, they do. In addition, the balance keeps that depth from turning heavy or muddy. In short, this Ernst Heinrich Roth violin from 1930 offers depth with control.
For a player, this 1930 violin from Ernst Heinrich Roth suits someone drawn to a darker sound. It works well for chamber music, where blend matters. Also, it has the strength for solo playing. That is why a Roth violin from 1930 appeals to players who want depth without losing projection.
The Maker
Ernst Heinrich Roth built his firm around a simple promise of honesty. In the 19th century, unscrupulous labeling ran rampant across Germany. So when Roth founded his firm in 1902, he chose a different path.
The firm insisted on an unprecedented degree of transparency in how it represented its instruments. Also, its materials and craftsmanship stayed uniformly good. That pairing earned trust in Markneukirchen and beyond. Every authentic Roth instrument also carries a serial number and a brand inside the back.
By 1930 the firm had worked for nearly three decades. Still, it kept to its standards, as an Ernst Heinrich Roth violin from 1930 shows. Its models, many after Stradivari and Guarneri, remain popular with players today.
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.