Viola Viola E.H. Roth Ernst Heinrich Roth, made in 1989 (15.5in, 395mm) Original price: 660,000 yen or more (Note: This instrument is not being offered at a bargain price as I am not in a hurry to sell it at the moment.) While the grade cannot be determined from the label, violas from this workshop are sold for at least 660,000 yen, even for the lowest grade. This is my speculation and cannot be guaranteed, but considering the processing of the button and the fitting parts, I believe it is a higher grade than the #50 (660,000 yen), possibly between the #62 (880,000 yen) and the #71 (1,200,000 yen). The sound is mature, thick, and mellow. I felt it was more suited to low tones than high tones. It is very easy to press down on the strings while playing. The condition is as shown in the photos, with a part of the button chipped. Also, the part that fixes the shoulder rest's feet has some varnish worn off due to rubbing. Otherwise, the condition is good. Please be sure to comment before purchasing m(_ _)m "E.H. Roth" is a prestigious Roth family that has produced many excellent makers and workshops over its long history of 120 years. It is a renowned brand that continues to receive high praise, including twice winning the German Prime Minister's Award. This proud brand "E.H. Roth," delivered from Bubenreuth, Germany, is handmade in workshops within Germany, from the student class to the master class.