Violin, Viola and 'Cello fittings


Last updated 1st November 2022

This is a list of pegs, bridges, tailpieces, etc. that I try to keep in stock at all times. However, due to the whims of manufacturers and wholesalers, I can’t guarantee to have them. If they are out of stock I will normally order them and send them on. If there is a problem, I will let you know. I can also get a range of fittings that I don’t stock, and I also keep used items if they are unusual or interesting and are in good condition, so it’s always worth calling if there is something you need.

To order, please phone or
email me . I will make arrangements to get the items to you (by post if possible) and will send you an invoice for them, plus postage (or carriage) at cost. Payment details will be on the invoice.If you wish to pay by credit card, please email me and I will arrange a Paypal e-invoice. All prices include VAT at the current rate where appropriate.

String Adjusters (Wittner unless otherwise indicated)

  • Violin,     black or chrome, 4/4 or 1/2 size... £2.50
  • Viola,      black or chrome... £3.00
  • Cello,      black... £10.00
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Tailpieces

  • Violin, plain ebony or rosewood..available in sizes down to 1/2. £12.00
  • Violin, Wittner ultra lightweight with adjusters..available in sizes down to 1/2 .. £17.50
  • Violin, Wittner Alloy with adjusters..4/4 size only.. £48.00
  • Viola, plain ebony... £15.00
  • Viola, Wittner ultra lightweight with adjusters, two sizes... £20.00
  • 'Cello, Wittner ultra lightweight with adjusters. No longer kept in stock, only to order.. £28.50
  • Tailgut (nylon with threaded sleeve, 4/4 size, adjustable for length)
    • Violin... £1.40
    • Viola... £1.60
    • 'Cello... £3.50
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Chin Rests

  • Plastic, Strad, Dresden, or Teka pattern (Dresden available in 1/2 size) ... £8.00
  • Plastic, Guarnerius pattern ... £14.50
  • Ebony, Flesch (New) pattern - fits centrally over tailpiece... £25.00

Other wooden chinrests (rosewood, ebony and boxwood) are available to order in various patterns. Prices start from £18.00


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Bridges

All bridges are supplied unfitted. Generally they will need to be reduced in thickness as well as having the feet fitted to the arching of the belly and the top cut to the correct height. The more expensive bridges tend to be cut from harder and stiffer wood than the cheap ones.

  • Violin, Despiau, 4/4, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 size, student grade ... £3.80
  • Violin, stamped Despiau *, France, 4/4 size ... £9.50
  • Violin, stamped Despiau **,France, 4/4 size ... £17.00
  • Viola, stamped Despiau, France, ... £4.10
  • Viola, stamped Despiau *, France, ... £9.90

Other sizes and qualities of bridge are available to order, and sometimes from stock. Please phone for prices

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Pegs

  • Wittner Finetune geared violin pegs, direct replacement for standard pegs, make adjusters unnecessary. 4/4 size only from stock, supplied only as full set... £100.00
  • Violin pegs, ebony or rosewood with plain heads, 4/4, 1/2 size ebony only.. £2.05 each
  • Violin pegs, ebony or rosewood, Swiss pattern heads 4/4 size... £3.40 each
  • Violin pegs, boxwood, Heart pattern, black collar... £5.10 each
  • Viola pegs, ebony or rosewood with plain heads... £2.30 each
  • Viola pegs, ebony or rosewood, Swiss pattern heads... £3.60 each
  • 'Cello pegs, ebony or rosewood with plain heads... £10.00 each

I can obtain a large selection of different pattern pegs for violin, viola and 'cello. Please call for descriptions / prices.



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