Wittner Wood Case Black Metronome with Bell Tuner (816M)

I was very weary about ordering this item after reading the horrible reviews regarding quality check. Fortunately, the one that I got was brand new and didn't have any blemishes or defects. It works perfectly and looks awesome. It is like a piece of décor when not in use. The toughest decision for me was the choice of color. I debated a lot between getting the piano black gloss finish and matt black, but I finally got the matt one. I thought it would blend easier with the other furniture or to touch paint later, but I am not so sure anymore. If one could overcome that decision, this metronome is built to last for ages.

It seems well built and is easy to use. Maybe not as accurate or feature-packed as a digital but it serves its purpose very well.

You have to consider this when you look at digital boxes. True, they all keep time, but this is a much more physical sound, right in front of you that is crisp and definitive. The time-keeper switch rings a bell at the 1-beat when you set it to the time signature. It's beautiful and a great addition to your studio.

I had originaly rated this product with only 1 starr but this was ufair because the product is an excellent one. I received it and it looks very elegant, it performs very well and if it was the model I actually ordered (816) I would have kept it. Unfortunately the product advertised and sold here is a Witter metronome with bell (816), but the item in the picture and the item actually shipped to me was the same model without bell (806)! The difference is that without bell you can only hear the beat and can not set 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 or 6/8 rhythm. Even the box this item was shipped in said "with bell", yet the item in it was without one.Beware!

Broken. Missing catch above timer. Returned.

Beautiful traditional instrument, easy to use, perfect for timing practice and technique.

A true classic! Works as expected and the bell is bright (always appreciate that it’s optional as well). We got matte/satin black and I’m happy with how it looks over our satin black piano. If you want the timeless classic, this is it.

"Works like new" cant keep time properly, sounds like its slanted, the bell doesnt have a clear ring, like something is leaning against it

Très belle objet

Very good quality. Has bell for timing and does exactly what I want it to do. I am very pleased.

J'avais choisi la version haut de gamme. J'ai recu une sorte de plastique imitation bous ou pseudo bois plastifié. Rien à voir avec la photo et sensation au toucher désagréable. Retour direct !

The picture does not do this product justice. The colour and finish is black piano lacquer and will coordinate well with any black piano. Metronome has a nice loud tick and for my money is much better than any smartphone app. Just having this clicking away in the background when playing helps enormously in keeping on the beat and of course you've got visual as well as audible prompts with the swinging pendulum.

アコースティックギターの練習のために購入。以前使用していた国産のメトロノームはハッキリクッキリした音で隣の部屋に音が漏れて妻に怒られていましたが、本品は程よい音量と柔らかい音質で隣の部屋にも聞こえないようでメトロノーム練をしても怒られなくなり嬉しいです。ちょいちょい品質にブレがあるとのレビューもあるので届くまで少し不安でしたが自分の環境と個体では大丈夫でした。ただ、蓋の裏とか底面とかの細かい部分の仕上げは国産品より雑な部分はあり、値段の割に大らかな作りだと感じる方がいらっしゃるのも理解できますが、機能に関係無い部分に手をかけないのも合理主義の国らしいっちゃらしいかなと。そんな訳で自分はメカ部が樹脂なのもそんなに気になりませんでしたし、ちゃんと動いてますよ。まとめますと、国産品がしっかりリズムを指導する真面目な先生だとしたら、Wittnerは優しくリズム練習に付き合ってくれる優しい先生って感じでわたしにとっては良い買い物でした。