Wittner Taktell Piccolo Metronome

Wittner Taktell Piccolo Metronome – Vintage West German Craftsmanship

This Wittner Taktell Piccolo is an iconic mechanical metronome from West Germany , renowned for its precision, durability, and classic design. Founded in 1895, Wittner remains one of the most respected metronome manufacturers in the world. The Piccolo series became beloved by musicians because it was compact, reliable, and fully mechanical—no batteries, pure craftsmanship.

Special about this copy

• Original box & manual included (multilingual — German, English, French, Italian)

• Classic beige/black model , type Series 830

• Made in W. Germany — so produced before 1990

• Fully mechanical with adjustable weight (Largo to Prestissimo)

• Timeless retro look, perfect as decoration or functional study aid

History & Trivia

• The Taktell Piccolo was designed as a compact alternative to the larger pyramid metronomes.

• Thanks to its coil spring interior, this metronome will remain accurate for decades.

• Taktell models are often sought after by collectors, especially in complete condition with box .

• Still used in music academies because the mechanical tick provides a more natural sense of rhythm than digital metronomes.

Condition

This copy is in beautiful vintage condition :
✔ Metronome works correctly
✔ Including original packaging
✔ Includes instruction sheet
✔ Beautiful cabinet, no cracks

Who is this ideal for?

• Musicians (piano, violin, guitar, drums, ...)

• Collectors of vintage musical instruments

• Retro lovers and interior decoration

• Students in music academies