Auction Name: 2025 December 5 Vintage Guitars and Musical Instruments Signature® Auction

Lot Number: 85159

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/7407*85159

1926 Ernst H. Roth 1734 Violin.
This is a full-size 1926 Ernst Heinrich Roth violin, made in Markneukirchen, Germany. It is a reproduction of the Josef Guarnerius, Cremona 1734 model. The internal label reads:
"Ernst Heinrich Roth, Markneukirchen, reproduction of Josef Guarnerius, Cremona 1734"
and is back-stamped:
"Ernst Heinrich Roth, Markneukirchen, A265".

Body dimensions:
Body length: 36 cm
Upper bout: 16.8 cm
C bout: 11.4 cm
Lower bout: 20.8 cm

This violin features a tight-grain spruce two-piece top, flamed maple ribs and neck, and a flamed one-piece maple back. It is finished in a rich reddish golden-brown varnish. All fittings are ebony, including the tailpiece, pegs, and chinrest.

Accessories included:
Mustang hard case
Two bows: one unidentified and one Klaus Becker bow
Fishman violin pickup

Ernst Heinrich Roth violins from this era are highly sought after for their tonal depth, refined craftsmanship, and close adherence to classic Cremonese models. This 1926 example, based on the Guarnerius pattern, is a beautifully preserved and highly playable instrument suitable for advanced students, performers, and collectors alike.
Hard case included. Condition: Excellent.


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