Where preparation meets performance.

Scherl & Roth is known for producing reliable string instruments designed to support students and advancing players. For generations, the brand has been a familiar presence in studios, classrooms, and school orchestra programs across the United States.

Scherl & Roth instruments are now thoughtfully renewed under the stewardship of Connolly Music. With renewed attention to craftsmanship, setup, and consistency, each instrument is carefully prepared with quality fittings and quality accessories to provide dependable playability for developing musicians.

Preparation plays a key role in how a string instrument performs. Scherl & Roth instruments are carefully prepared with attention to setup, fittings, and playability so that students can focus on learning technique and producing a consistent sound from the beginning.

The Scherl & Roth name traces back to violin maker Heinrich Roth, who came to the United States in the early 20th century bringing the traditions of the Roth family of Markneukirchen, Germany. In 1932 he partnered with Max Scherl to form Scherl & Roth. As school orchestra programs expanded after World War II, the company helped establish finishing and adjustment techniques designed to produce reliable instruments for students. These techniques later influenced standards adopted by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC).

Today Scherl & Roth instruments continue their legacy under Connolly Music in the US, where renewed attention is given to preparation, fittings, and setups to ensure dependable playability and consistent performance for students and advancing musicians.

Connolly Music has more than 50 years of experience serving the string and orchestral market. By bringing Scherl & Roth into the Connolly family of brands, the company continues its commitment to supporting teachers, dealers, and developing musicians with carefully prepared instruments and dependable performance.

Yes. Scherl & Roth continues its long tradition of supporting students and advancing players while entering a new chapter under the stewardship of Connolly Music. The brand's heritage remains intact while renewed attention is given to preparation, setup, and consistency.

Yes. Scherl & Roth instruments are designed to support students and developing musicians as they begin and progress in their musical journey. Their dependable construction and careful preparation make them a practical choice for beginners as well as advancing students in school orchestra programs.

Yes. Scherl & Roth instruments have long been associated with school orchestra programs and student musicians. Their reliable construction and dependable playability make them a trusted choice for developing players participating in orchestra programs and music education.

Historically, Scherl & Roth helped establish finishing and adjustment techniques designed to produce reliable instruments for school programs. These techniques later influenced standards adopted by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), helping shape expectations for student string instruments in orchestras across the United States.

Scherl & Roth produces violins, violas, cellos, and basses designed primarily for students and advancing players. These instruments are created to support developing musicians with dependable playability and consistent performance.

Proper setup allows a student instrument to respond more easily, helping developing musicians learn good technique and produce a consistent tone. Careful preparation also helps ensure reliability and playability, which are especially important for beginners and school orchestra students.