Customer Reviews

Wittner Wood Metronome Mahogany

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When I ordered this product, I knew it was an expensive purchase but was willing to pay the high price for a product of superior workmanship and materials. When I recedived the product, it was made of a thin piece of wood vaneer with plastic in the center. I was shocked, it was cheaply made and not worth anywhere near the price I paid for it. I expected a Seth Thomas type product but this was not the case at all. I was highly disappointed. I returned the product for a refund. I would not recommend this product at all.

I like this Metronome far better than electronic metronomes because I have gone through two electronic metronomes that for some reason just stopped working; so, I decided to go to the old method, and I am far more satisfied with this old style wind up Metronome. WORD OF WARNING: The Metronome slides from the thumb and fingers when picking it up from the top; so, I used Shoegoo for glue, and I glued a strip of velcro on both sides; the velcro was only the spiky part, and I threw the soft velcro away; now, when I pick the metronome up from the top it will not slide through my thumb and finger; otherwise, it is best to pick up the metronome by grabbing it in a palmed fashion. Also, I had some little rubber circles that glue on to the bottom of electronic products to stop them from sliding around; so I glued a little rubber circle on each one of the feet of the Metronome in order to stop it from sliding off of smooth surfaces because it will slide off on a smooth surface! You do not want to drop this precious item; also, do not wind it up very much so that at the end of each use, you can slide the gauge to beat very fast so that it will completely wind down; thus, removing tension on the spring; also, it has a very nice look to it when it is not being used compared to that of some ugly electronic gadget. The sound on this Metronome is a good loud solid wood nock.

This metronome is simply the best. No electronic metronome I've tried has a clap and ring that penetrates like the original design of Maelzel (that Beethoven parodied in his 8th Symphony). I highly recommend the bell with adjustable intervals --- if you get off the beat, the bell will bring you back to the downbeat. The wood finish on these models is sumptuous. The gearing is plastic, which I worry may not be as durable as metal, but hey, the Germans know what they're doing right? It may simply not be an issue given the stresses it actual receives. The bottom is easy to open up --- I found the bell rang a little too long so I put a tad of tape on it to dampen it to my liking, and the design made it easy to access. The lid latch is superior to the sliding hook of the old designs which could scar the wood.

And anyway, what could be more cool that having a pyramid in your living room?

I love this metronome. It is easy to use and looks fabulous on the piano. The sound is much better than the electric metronomes. Quality construction - I think it will last for many years to come.

This metronome looks very appealing on our piano, could not be simpler to use, and works the old fashioned way -- no batteries. My son (2nd year piano student) had no problem putting it to use and finds it extremely helpful as he prepares for competition.

This metronome has a nice tone to it (like a woodblock) I LOVE IT! Happy practicing :)

Papa Grande

this is an awesome metronome. my mom has two of these, and she gave me the older one - which she had WAY before i was born. the mechanism is simple and requires no batteries - just a simple wind-up and it'll go on! the timing increments are well-placed, and a handy feature is the pull-out interval timer to divide your timing up into more precise measurements.

This kind of metronome has not only precise timing as a digital one, but is also a classical masterpiece, very fancy. As I've been told, the Wittner metronomes are the best ones of the market, they're expensive too, but it is worth the money.
The pieces of the metronome are made of wood and steel, the clockwork is very fine and produces a strong tic-tac. The mechanism can be working for a couple of hours without any problem

I bought this because it reminded me of my piano teacher from so long ago. It is beautiful, with a mahogany finish, and it works! winds nicely as needed, but I haven't needed to. I use it occasionally when accompanying my son with his violin. But mostly I just look at it. Brings back great memories.

Bought this as a gift got someone's 80th birthday. She was very surprised and happy with the quality of the gift and I was very grateful for the prompt delivery (she was turning 80) to Alaska. I am very satisfied with the product, ordering process and delivery of the product. Good Luck!