Violin by Karl Roy Mittenwald 1978

Karl Roy grew up in Hanover and studied at the Mittenwald School from 1952 to 1955. After working at Lothar Franke’s workshop, he earned his master’s degree in 1958 and established his own workshop. He joined the Mittenwald School as a tutor in 1960, became its director in 1972, and served until his retirement in 1990, remaining closely involved thereafter. Over his career, he built approximately 180 instruments, specializing in historical reproductions. From 1973 to 2008, Roy also taught in the United States, helping to found the University of New Hampshire’s Summer Violin Craftsmanship Institute, where he served as violin making master.

Maker: Karl Roy

Region: Mittenwald, Germany

Year: 1978

Specifications
      Body Length: 355mm

      Upper Bout: 168mm

      Middle Bout: 113mm

      Lower Bout: 207mm

Certification: LAVS

SKU: P1090-AL-C

Level: Professional