Giving Passion a Voice.

Chase the sweet song of the violin as it dances swiftly through your mind. Embrace the soothing elegance of the viola. Let the cello’s warmth soar freely in your heart. Feel the powerful voice of the bass as it resonates in your soul.

Knilling student instruments display the perfect balance of form and function. Every aspect of their creation is dedicated to providing the student with a solid sound and superior learning experience, without the concern for delicate handling that more expensive instruments may warrant.

The work of carefully selected luthiers from around the world is chosen to become part of the Knilling collection of master instruments. Our extensive range includes models capable of meeting the needs and aspirations of every advancing student and serious player.

This is the voice of passion. Welcome to Knilling.



Commitment to Innovation

Answering the challenge of tuning
Picture yourself tuning a violin, viola or cello. Imagine turning the peg effortlessly, smoothly obtaining a precise pitch and then letting go, without the peg slipping or sticking. Then, imagine that instrument retaining its tune, despite transportation jostle and stress. This is no dream; this is the Planetary Perfection Peg, a Knilling exclusive.

Deep respect for tradition
The beauty of the Perfection Peg is in its ability to incorporate modern technology, while maintaining the time-honored form of a traditional peg. Its installation is remarkably similar to that of the friction peg, and is fully reversible, without any harm to the instrument.

Artful use of technology
Turning the Perfection Peg feels more like focusing binoculars—a smooth motion made possible by a helical gear design. The mechanism features a four-to-one turning ratio, so that fine tuning is accomplished completely by the peg, eliminating the need for tailpiece-mounted string adjusters. Best of all, where the peg is turned, it stays. It will not suddenly slip or stick, and it is unaffected by climate changes.