E.H. Roth, Markneukirchen 1928 (GE044)

E.H. Roth, Markneukirchen 1928 (GE044)

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E.H. Roth is one of the most recognized and respected names in German violin making.

The company was founded by Ernst Heinrich Roth and his cousin Gustav August Ficker in Markneukirchen, Germany in 1902. Ernst had learned traditional German violin making from his father, but went onto to further his studies in Austria, Hungary, Russia & France. He became a highly skilled craftsman; one of Germany’s finest makers and his master instruments (especially those from the 1920’s & 30’s) are very highly prized.

Ernst’s son Ernst Heinrich Roth II immigrated to the US in 1921 to promote the company’s wears and in the process became one of the leading instrument dealers in North America with his company, Scherl & Roth. Ernst’s other son Gustav Albert stayed on in Germany to run the workshop.

Soviet control over East Germany led to the family fortune being expropriated and like many violin making families at the time, the Roth family moved to Bubenreuth in West Germany to rebuild their business. They are still in business today.

This 1929 cello is from the golden era of Roth production. It is based on a 1722 Stradivari instrument - model V111R in the Roth catalog system (one of their top grades). The quality of build and materials is excellent and it is in very good condition, fully set up and ready to play with Larsen & Spirocore tungsten strings and Belgian bridge fitted.

The length of back is 753mm. High resolution photos available on request.