MANUFACTURER: Scherl & Roth
MODE: R301E4L
PRICE: $1,305
This violin has a nice, even feel, noted one of our teacher reviewers. The sound was rated good to excellent, with depth and clarity on the first three strings, but a slightly whispery G string. The varnish was heavy for our tastes but didn’t seem to harm the overall tone and projection. The outfit comes with a brazilwood bow that is heavy but plays well. Although the soft bridge, lack of an E-string tuner, and tight pegs were frustrating, this instrument was more playable than many of the other violins we assessed. The strong point of the R301E4L violin is its deep, well-rounded sound and graceful playability.