About Wittner
Wittner was founded in 1895, when Gustav Wittner left the clockmaking trade to set up a small metronome workshop and delivered his wares to music stores across the region by horse-drawn carriage. The company is based in Isny im Allgäu, Germany and is now part of GEWA Music. Alongside its Taktell metronomes, Wittner manufactures tailpieces with integrated fine tuners, chinrests, tuning pegs and tuning forks for bowed string instruments — all made in Germany.
Wittner at Shar
Our Wittner range covers tailpieces, chinrests, fine tuners, pegs and metronomes for violin, viola, cello and double bass, in full and fractional sizes. Wittner parts are a common sight on school and rental instruments because they are durable, easy to service and consistent from unit to unit.
Shar has run its own instrument workshop since 1962. If you are not certain which size or mounting style fits your instrument, our staff can advise, and our luthiers can fit parts for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use a tailpiece with built-in fine tuners?
An integrated tailpiece removes the need for separate fine tuners clamped on individually. That reduces weight on the instrument top and avoids the buzzing that loose tuners often cause, which is why teachers frequently ask for them by name.
What size Wittner part do I need?
Tailpieces and chinrests are sized to the instrument, not the player — a 4/4 violin takes a 4/4 fitting. If you are unsure, contact us and we can check.
Can I fit a tailpiece myself?
Changing a tailpiece means removing the strings and resetting the afterlength, and it is easy to knock the bridge or drop the soundpost while doing it. We recommend having it fitted by a luthier.
