Faulk Tuning Hammers

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I figure I’ve tuned over 25,000 pianos in my life, and I’ve definitely become sensitized to the process. The stability of my tuning depends on setting the pin properly, and to do that I’ve spent 35 years developing pin sensitivity in my body. Finally, finally, Charles Faulk has made a tuning lever that frees me to use all of that experience. The Faulk carbon fiber/aluminum lever allows a level of pin perception and “micro” movement that is truly extraordinary, leading to more fun and less work, more “in-the-zone” moments and far less frustration. It’s the best tuning lever I’ve ever used by two or three orders of magnitude.”

A Faulk tuning hammer comes with a #2 Itoshin tip. These tips are not sold separately.

 

Many customers ask me about placing an order, and my apologies for not clarifying this. The best way to place an order is through my email (faulktuninghammers@gmail.com). Please state the item you wish to purchase and give me your mailing address so I can make an invoice. I prefer either Venmo or Zelle for payment; but, checks, credit cards, or PayPal are fine too. Thanks, Charles.

 

 

East India Rosewood CF-LITE

 

Wood: East India rosewood
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.2 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description: East India rosewood is popular with luthiers in guitar making. It turns even darker with age. Because of the oily nature of the wood, this handle is finished with a linseed oil/wax covering.

Cherry  CF-LITE 

 

Wood: American cherry
Length: 12 1/4″
Weight: 7.7 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description: It’s time to feature some good quality American woods … cherry being one of them. Like most cherry woods, this will darken to a light red as it ages.

Red Elm CF-LITE

 

Wood: Red elm
Length: 12“
Weight: 8.2 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description: Red elm is prevalent throughout North America. It is a favorite with furniture makers. Will redden with age. 

Montouchi CF-LITE

 

Wood: Montouchi
Length: 12 1/2″
Weight: 9.7 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description: Montouchi is a South American wood Its color can range from beige white sap wood to a dark maroon core wood. 

Walnut CF-LITE

 

Wood: American walnut
Length: 12 1/8″
Weight: 8.0 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description: American walnut can be found in almost all the States. This piece is most likely a midwestern variety.

Red Narra CF-Lite 

 

Wood specie: Red narra
Length: 11 5/8″
Weight: 8.8 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: This wood comes from the same tree as ambyona burl. From SE Asia.

Black Limba CF-LITE

 

Wood specie: Black limba
Length: 12 1/8″
Weight: 8.3 oz
Price: $390.00
Description: Black limba comes from West Africa. The orange coloring is caused by boring insects. 

Bubinga CF-LITE

 

 

Wood specie: Bubinga
Length: 12 1/8″
Weight: 9.8 oz
Price: $390.00
Description: Bubinga comes from West Africa. The wood is a pinkish red color. It is a rosewood variety. 

SpectraPly “Dark Knight” CF-LITE 

 

Wood specie: SpectraPly “Dark Knight”
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.3 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: A sleek handle made with smaller hands in mind. 

Etimoe CF-LITE 

 

Wood specie: Etimoe
Length: 12 1/4″
Weight: 7.6 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Etimoe (pronounced ET-im-oee) comes from Central Africa. It’s sometimes called African rosewood. 

Figured walnut CF-LITE

Wood specie: Figured walnut
Length: 13 1/4″
Weight: 8.8 oz
Price: $390.00
Description: The handle shape came as a suggestion from an Asian customer. The end knob diameter is 1 5/8″. I also made this lever extra long. 

Apple, Birdseye Maple, Bog Oak CF-LITE

Wood specie: German apple, birdseye maple, and bog oak
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.8 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Here are three rare woods joined together to make a colorful combo. The middle ring is 2000 year old bog oak from Ukraine.