Best violin tuners

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Last Updated: Sep 24, 2022

The www.playersbenchmusic.com editors have carefully selected the top 27 violin tuners out there. Below you'll find our detailed reviews of the best options from BG(0002698761).

At a Glance: Our Top Picks

Wittner Wide Stable-style Black
#TOP 1
Wittner Wide Stable-style Black
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TIMESETL 4Pack Violin Fine Tuners
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TIMESETL 4Pack Violin Fine Tuners
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Snark SN1X Clip-On Chromatic Tuner
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Top 27 Best violin tuners Reviews 2022

#TOP 1

Wittner Wide Stable-style Black

Wittner

Features

  • For 3/4-4/4 violin
  • For use with gut or synthetic strings
  • Can be used with ball or loop end strings
  • Double prong
#TOP 2

TIMESETL 4Pack Violin Fine Tuners

TIMESETL

Features

  • [Sensitive & Accurate] These fiddle fine tuners can be used with loop or ball end strings, steel or rope core strings, very sensitive to adjust, easily adjust the violin in accurate tunes again, save time and effort
  • [Compatible] Fit 4/4 - 3/4 acoustic violin, also work for electric violin that has a tailpiece similar to an acoustic violin's tailpiece
  • [Easy To Install] No more pegs, no tools necessary, with 2 prongs, these fine tuners for violin are very easy to install, 4pcs metal string adjuster enough for E, A, D, G cord, or you can use for E string only
  • [High Quality] Made of durable metal and brass, smooth and clean, nickel plated, anti rust, anti bend and twist, strong and durable
  • [Great Gift] Gold screws with black housing modern design, make a great decoration, great gift for beginner, amateur and band player, great for violin stability and string vibration, great adjust parts and replacement
#TOP 3

Snark SN1X Clip-On Chromatic Tuner

SNARK

Features

  • Tap Tempo Metronome
  • Pitch Calibration (415-466 Hz)
  • With stay put clip, display rotates 360 degrees for easy viewing
#TOP 4

Fender FCT-2 Professional Clip-On Tuner

Fender

Features

  • Compact, dual-hinged clip-on tuner
  • Tuning Range B0 - B7; A440 calibration
  • Color LCD screen with easy-to-read tuning needle
  • Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Violin and Chromatic tuning modes
  • Includes CR2032 battery
#TOP 5

D'Addario NS Micro Violin Tuner

Planet Waves

Features

  • Features a non-marring, lever-lock clamp that holds the tuner securely to the instrument while allowing easy application and removal.
  • Wide calibration range (410Hz to 480Hz)
  • Built-in piezo transducer picks up instrument's vibration rather than sound
  • Tri-color reversible backlit LCD screen makes it easy to tune in dark environments
  • Tunes both violins and violas
#TOP 6

Clip On Guitar Tuner For All Instruments

Feluog

Features

  • LARGE LCD DISPAY & EASY VIEW: in chromatic mode, the display shows the note name; In guitar, bass, violin and Ukulele mode, the display shows the string number and the note name.
  • MINI DESIGN: Guitar tuner is mini design, small as a coin, you will easily take it anywhere in your guitar bag.
  • ZERO RISK PURCHASING: Instant refund or replacement if any unsatisfied to our products, we will email you within 24hours.
  • MULTI MODES CLIP-ON TUNNING: Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Violin
  • HIGH PRECISION: High sensitive vibration tuner responds fast, which ignores the background noise, is ideal for loud, chaotic environment. Pitch calibration from 430HZ to 450HZ
#TOP 7

KLIQ UberTuner - Professional Clip-On Tuner

KLIQ Music Gear

Features

  • FAST, ACCURATE & EASY TO USE: The UberTuner's highly sensitive Piezo Sensor detects the instrument's vibration via direct contact and accurately tunes in a flash without interference from ambient noise. It's intuitive interface is easy enough to used by a beginner and feature-rich enough for use by a touring musician. Turn it on, clip it on, and you're ready to tune.
  • AUTOMATIC POWER-OFF & MEMORY BACK-UP FUNCTIONS: Ultra-low-power and auto-off function save energy and extend the life of the battery. Memory back-up keeps all settings even after powered off.
  • RELIABLE & DURABLE: The UberTuner is backed by a comprehensive 3-Year guarantee, and with a strong and durable design, this tuner is built to last. In the unlikely event the KLIQ UberTuner stops working, we'll replace it or give you 100% of your money back.
  • VERSATILE: UberTuner has dedicated modes for Guitar (Acoustic & Electric), Bass, Violin, and Ukulele and offers a Chromatic mode that allows for key changes (Bb, C, D, Eb, F) so you can tune any string, brass or woodwind instrument. With a 360º swivel mechanism and the largest clip opening available, it fits onto almost any instrument.
  • Includes CR2032 battery
  • #1 RATED CLIP-ON TUNER
  • BRIGHT HIGH-CONTRAST DISPLAY: The large color LCD display allows you to easily see if you're flat (yellow), sharp (red), or dead-on (green) from any angle. With 3 points of adjustment and a 1.25" x 1.25" viewing surface, you can position the tuner for optimal visibility.
#TOP 8

KLIQ MetroPitch - Metronome Tuner

KLIQ Music Gear

Features

  • 3-in-1 Device: The MetroPitch combines a Tuner, a Metronome, and a Tone Generator, all housed in a pocket-sized device. The included carrying pouch makes for easy transport to your next gig or practice.
  • Easy to Use: The intuitive JOG Dial let's you literally dial in your desired tempo quickly and easily. It also allows for making swift pitch selection in the Tone Generator, among many other functions.
  • Tap Tempo Metronome: With a broad range of 30-250 Beats Per Minute, tap tempo, and various beats and rhythm patterns, this metronome will improve your timing in a rich variety of musical styles.
  • Versatile Tuner: The fast and accurate tuner boasts a wide range of A0-C8, various tuning modes, transposition settings, and pitch calibration. So whichever instrument you play, it's got you covered!
  • 3-Year Manufacturer Guarantee: In the unlikely event the KLIQ MetroPitch breaks or stops working, we'll replace it or give you 100% of your money back, no questions asked.
#TOP 9

KLIQ EcoTuner - USB Rechargeable Clip-On Tuner

KLIQ Music Gear

Features

  • Fast & Accurate: Spend more time playing, and less time tuning. The EcoTuner's advanced Micro Processor and highly sensitive Piezo Sensor will ensure your instrument is accurately tuned in a flash.
  • Super Bright Display: The largest color display on a rechargeable tuner allows you to easily see if you're flat, sharp, or dead-on from any angle. With 3 points of adjustment, you can position the screen in any way you like to put the tuner in perfect view.
  • Rechargeable Battery Inside—recharge with the supplied cord with USB port on your PC, mobile power bank, or charging adapter. No need to replace batteries, very environmentally friendly; taking 1.5 hours to fully recharge and can be used for 6 hours continuously.
  • 3-Year Manufacturer Guarantee: In the unlikely event the KLIQ EcoTuner stops working, we'll replace it or give you 100% of your money back, no questions asked.
  • Easy to Use & Reliable: Turn it on, clip it on, and you're ready to tune. Since the tuner detects the pitches directly from your instruments' vibrations, ambient room noise will never get in the way. With a strong and durable design, this tuner was built to last. From light use by the music hobbyist to heavy abuse by the touring road warrior, the EcoTuner will get you in tune every time.
#TOP 10

Wittner Stable-style Black

Wittner

Features

  • For use with steel or rope core strings
  • Double prong
  • Can be used with ball or loop end strings
#TOP 11

ENO MUSIC Professional Violin Viola Tuner

ENO MUSIC

Features

  • Suitable for: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass with Chromatic tuning mode;
  • Colorful LCD display, LCD display will show the string NO. and note; Yellow flat, Red means sharp.
  • Special big clip design, suitable big head of violins; More sensitive, easier control
  • Attaches to the instrument over the pegbox and out of the way; Easy for young and adult violinist to use immediately independently;
  • Battery: 2 XCR2032 (Included )
#TOP 12

Metronome Tuner,LEKATO Rechargeable 3 In 1 Digital Tuner Metronome Tone Generator

LEKATO

Features

  • Versatile Tuner: This lekato guitar tuner advanced intelligent movement ensure your instrument is accurately tuned fast. With a wide range of A0-C8, various tuning modes, transposition settings, and pitch calibration. So whichever instrument you play, it's got you covered!
  • Humanized Digital Metronome: This metronome upgrades the function of human voice beats,which better to practice with the beats. With a broad range of 30-250 beats per-minute, 0–6 beats per measure, tap tempo, this metronome will improve your timing in a rich variety of musical styles.(NOTE: Press the ~ button to Control Human Voice metronme)
  • Rechargeable Lithium Battery :The metronome tuner built-in rechargeable lithium cell, supports long time use and saving you the trouble of replacing batteries frequently.Suitable for every instrument, especially for guitar, bass, Violin and Ukulele.Suitable for whichever instruments you play.
  • Easy to Read & Use : LEKATO metronome tuner with large LCD color display for reading easily, LED indicator. Adjustable volume, HD speaker, Mic and input jack detection method, headphone output which adjustable volume and headphone jack makes it possible to practice at your preferred environment. Folding kickstand - easy to carry.
  • 3 IN1 Device: The lekato metronome tuner combines a Tuner, a Metronome, and a Tone Generator, all housed in a pocket-sized device. Can be used for your gig or practice. Designed for beginners and professionals, with a strong and durable design, this tuner was built to last.
#TOP 13

Easy Control Electric Violin Clip on Tuner Cute Owl Cartoon Acoustic Guitar Tuner

Clip on tuner

Features

  • Tuning Range: A0(27.5Hz)-C8(4186Hz)
  • Cute Cartoon Clip on Vibration Sensor Digital Tuner;
  • Easy Control Clear LCD Display, Easy to Read;
  • Suitable for Guitar, Bass, Violin, Ukulele, Chromatic;
  • 2XCR2032 Button, Easy Control for All Age;
#TOP 14

Wittner Wide Stable-style Black Fine Tuner

Wittner

Features

  • For use with gut or synthetic strings
  • Double prong
  • Can be used with ball or loop end strings
  • For 3/4-4/4 violin
#TOP 15

Kratt Tuner (SN3),White

Kratt

Features

  • Brand: Kratt^Product Code: SN3^Violin / Mandolin^G-D-A-E^Nickel tubes, bronze reeds
#TOP 16

One Set: 4 Full-size 3/4

Vio Music

Features

  • Black
  • Fine Tuner
  • Violin 4/4, 3/4
  • 4 pieces
#TOP 17

JOYO Guitar Tuner Clip on Digital Electronic Tuner

JOYO

Features

  • Highly sensitive tuner, metronome beat mode, ideal for noisy environments, suitable for music teachers, professional and junior players.
  • Variety of tuning: 6 C standard pitch bass and string instruments, guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, tuning range: OA (27.5Hz) -8C (4186.01Hz).
  • Environmentally friendly ABS plastic applications, no inferior materials. FCC and CE certification, lead-free certification.
  • Easy to read and operate, clear LCD digital display, easy to read, automatically shut down if not operated, automatic shutdown within 5 minutes.
  • Directly sold by manufacturer of JOYO Technology Co.,LTD which established at 2006.
#TOP 18

Violin Tailpiece, 3 in 1 Ebony Tailpiece

VGEBY

Features

  • FINE TUNERS: 4pcs fine tuners is made of metal premium material, durable and anti-rust.
  • NYLON ROPE: Violin tailpiece with nylon rope is solid, which can meet your needs better.
  • GUARANTEE: If you are not satisfied with our product received, you can apply for unconditional return and refund within 180 days. In terms of any problem of this product, you can send emails to us at any time. We will reply you as soon.
  • EASY TO INSTALL: Our violin tailpiece is easy to install, suitable for 4/3 4/4 violin instrument.
  • HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL: The violin tailpiece is made of premium ebony material, which is fine workmanship, sturdy and durable.
#TOP 19

Geesatis Violin Fine Tuner

Geesatis

Features

  • Made of solid metal, anti-rust, anti-bend, anti-twist, durable.
  • Fits For 3/4-4/4 Violin.
  • The tuners with good precision works smoothly, easy to install and match for your instrument.
  • 4 Pcs Violin Fine Tuners.
  • It is ideal adjuster tool for violin stability and string vibration.
#TOP 20

Jiayouy 4Pcs Violin Fine Tuners 3/4-4/4 String Adjuster Fine Tuner Violin Parts Silver

Jiayouy

Features

  • Special and good-looking, non-discoloring and easily matched for your instrument.
  • Adopting premium alloy, Violin Fine Tuners is anti-rust, outstanding durability and stability.
  • Easily adjust the violin in accurate tunes, save time and effort.
  • For 3/4 4/4 size violin. Includes 4 violin adjusters/tuners in a package.
  • These fiddle fine tuners can be used with loop or ball end strings, steel or rope core strings.
#TOP 21

Violin Fine Tuners for 4/4-3/4 Violin

KAIY

Features

  • The fine tuners ensure that the violin strings are in the correct position when tuning, great for violin stability and string vibration, great adjust parts and replacement.
  • EASY TO INSTALL: These fine tuners for violin are very easy to install, no tools are required. 4 metal string adjusters are enough to accommodate E, A, D, G string, Or it can be used only for E string.
  • SENSITIVE & ACCURATE: These violin fine-tuners can be used with loop or ball end strings, steel or rope core strings. They are very sensitive and can easily adjust the violin again for accurate tuning, saving time and energy.
  • HIGH QUALITY: Made of durable metal and brass, smooth and tidy. Nickel-plated, rust-proof, anti-bending and twisting, strong and can be used for a long time.
  • COMPATIBLE WITH: Suitable for 4/4 - 3/4 acoustic violin, also work for electric violin that has a tailpiece similar to an acoustic violin's tailpiece.
#TOP 22

Wittner Stable-style Black Fine Tuner

Wittner

Features

  • For 3/4-4/4 violin
  • Can be used with ball or loop end strings
  • For use with steel or rope core strings
  • Double prong
#TOP 23

FarBoat 15Pcs 4/4 Violin Accessories Kit

FarBoat

Features

  • SUITABLE FORDesigned for 4/4 violins. Can also be nice gift.
  • PREMIUM MATERIALMaple bridges, spruce soundpost, ebony tailpiece and chinrest, long service life.
  • GUARANTEE SERVICE100% Satisfaction guarantee and reliable customer service within a 24 hour time support. Any problem, feel free to contact FarBoat, please!
  • WAHT YOU WILL GETChin rest, chin rest clamp, tailpiece, tailgut, endpin, bridge, sound post, 4 x tuning pegs, 4 x fine tuners.
  • ESSENTIAL CIOLIN CARE TOOLSCare and protect your violins well, also will improve the sound quality.
#TOP 24

Korg Clip-On Violin Tuner Black

Korg

Features

  • The tuning meter is directly in your field of vision, and the tuner can be left attached without obstructing your performance in any way
  • The AW-LT100V is equipped with a dedicated clip that attaches firmly to the peg box of a violin or viola
  • The body's lightweight design features triangular shuttle switches that allow intuitive operation
  • KORG's AW-LT100 line of clip-on tuners offer high-precision tuning, a vivid, full-color display, and an incredible 100 hours of battery life
  • Single AAA battery provides 100 hours of operation Improved clip for faster and more accurate response Full-color LCD with three display modes Shuttle switch for simple operation Lightweight design; Calibration, auto power-off, and memory backup functions
#TOP 25

WELWIK 1PC High Sensitivity Stainless Steel Adjusters Professional Erhu Tuner Mouth Blow Metal Tuner Violin Tuner

WELWIK

Features

  • Material: stainless steel, corrosion resistant, light and compact, easy to carry.
  • Size: 4.9 x 3.5cm / 1.92 * 1.37 "color: silver net weight: 20g.
  • When you blow the tuner with your mouth, it produces a standard tone. Next, listen to the standard tone, play the violin string, and adjust the axis at the same time to adjust the string to the same height of the tuner.
  • Suitable for: violin/mandolin.
  • Piano head mouthpiece style, high sensitivity, pitch including A/D/E/G.
#TOP 26

Yinfente 4/4 Violin kit Full Size Violin Accessories Peg Tailpiece Fine Tuner Chin Rest Clamp End pin (4/4)

yinfente

Features

  • * Package Include: 1x ebony tailpiece+4x Fine tuner+4x Ebony peg+1x Ebony chinrest+1x Ebony endpin +1x Adjustable tail gut
  • *We are the manufacturer, can provide more size . if you have a need, please e-mail to contact me.
  • 1set 4/4 violin Kit rosewood Full Size Violin Accessories. Natural Ebony Wood Made with metal Pattern inlay into wood. High Quality
#TOP 27

8Pcs Yootones 4/4 Wooden Violin Tuning Tuner Pegs With Predrilled Compatible

Yootones

Features

  • Violin tuning tuner pegs is made of high-quality wooden, the surface is smooth and polished, strong and durable, and stable in use.
  • Violin Pegs Length: 53mm/2.08in; Width: 20mm/0.78in,detail dimensions are shown on the picture.
  • The wooden violin pegs are predrilled for the string, convenient to operate.
  • Violin tuning tuner pegs is great for adding more fine turners to your instrument, making tuning easier and sound clear.
  • Pack of 8. 4/4 Is an ideal replacement part for violin repair.

Choosing the Right violin tuners - The Buying Guide

Should I put fine tuners on my violin?

Yes, you should use fine tuners if you are a beginner or just want to tune quickly. In such cases, violin fine tuners are a great option. They require very minimal physical effort and keep the violin strings well in tune.

Why do professional violinists not use fine tuners?

once you get used to using the pegs it's just as fast. most professionals don't like the increased mass and they are more likely to produce wolf tones, false notes and buzzing. It is fine for both a student violin to have them, and a professional instrument, it's all about preference.

How do you tune A violin without A fine tuner?

Lowering the Pitch Using the thumb, lift any string just a little. Then pull towards the right. Slide the thumb down and up the string just once. This technique is a great way to fine tune your violin provided you are able to get just one string accurately tuned (usually the A-string).

Why don t violinists use fine tuners?

Steel strings were cheap and used on student instruments. Therefore, steel strings and fine tuners became associated with the value of the instrument. And even when steel strings became more popular and well-made, the tradition of leaving only one fine tuner for the E-string on more expensive instruments stuck.

How much does it cost to have a violin tuned?

Violin & Viola
Restring, including tuning$7.5 per string (strings not included)
Fit pegs$25 each/$80 set
Replace tailgut$40
Replace saddle$75
Install fine tuners (without restringing)$7.5 per tuner (tuner not included)

What key is a violin tuned in?

For standard violin tuning, strings are tuned in perfect fifths, at A4(Hz):440, which means that you're A string is nine semitones above middle C on a piano.

Why do professional violinists use one fine tuner?

When steel strings first came out, they were usually a combination of gut and steel strings with the E-string being the metal one. Therefore, the fine tuner was often just needed on the E-string, hence, one fine tuner as opposed to all four.

Is it hard to tune a violin?

Tuning the violin can be difficult, especially if the violin is your first instrument. Violin strings are very fragile, and even just a half turn too far is enough to break a string. Because of this, beginning violinists should be very careful when tuning their violins!

Editor's Notes

Overall, our editors spent 63 hours on the research prior to come up with the compilation of the 27 best violin tuners out there. We've read 838 reviews, on 22 different trusted resources and made this compilation of the customers' favorites. The selected products have the average rating of 232, and, we've also considered the price range: on average, these violin tuners are available at $389.

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Steve loves music. Steve Romanoski and his wife live in Alaska. They are always on the go, exploring new places and trying out new products (especially those which can help them enjoy the great musics even more). When he's not writing about products, Steve Romanoski enjoys reading books about history and science. He likes to think of himself as a renaissance man, but his wife would probably say that he's just a big kid at heart.