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.”
Redheart CF-LITE
Wood species: Redheart
Length: 12 1/2″
Weight: 7.5 ounces
Price: $350.00
Description: A brilliant red wood from South America. Note the light weight of this lever.
Masur Birch CF-LITE
Wood: Masur birch
Length: 12 1/2″
Weight: 8.3 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: Masur birch is found mainly in Finland and Western Russia. The flame-like designs are caused by boring beetles … very artistic ones.
Sapele CF-LITE
Wood: Sapele
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.7 ounces
Price: $350.00
Description: A fairly dense wood from Africa. The quilted pattern comes from the interlocking grain in the wood.
Indian Laurel CF-LITE
Wood: Indian laurel
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.9 ounces
Price: $360.00
Description: The best blanks of Indian laurel are a mix of sap wood and core wood lending contrasting colors.
Padauk CF-LITE
Wood: Redheart
Length: 11 1/4″
Weight: 8.6 ounces
Price: $350.00
Description: African padauk is a plentiful wood in central Africa. Its color ranges from red/orange to maroon red. This is a shorter model.
Bocote CF-THIN
Wood: Bocote
Length: 11 1/2″
Weight: 8.9 ounces
Price: $360.00
Description: My first offering of this new model. I call it the CF-THIN because of the compactness of the lever. The shaft is made with ultra high modulus carbon fiber. I did beta testing of this model for nearly two years. Now I’m confident with it.
Birdseye Maple CF-Lite
Wood specie: Birdseye maple
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.9 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: A premium birdseye handle with lot of ‘eyes’. A rare find.
Birdseye maple CF-THIN
Wood specie: Birdseye maple
Length: 10 3/8″
Weight: 8.4 oz
Price: $360.00
Description: Another THIN tuning lever. Because of its length, this is a good ‘touch up’ hammer for fine tuning.
Mesquite CF-LITE
Wood specie: Black Mesquite
Length: 11 7/8″
Weight: 9.2 oz
Price: $350.00
Description: Mesquite comes from the more arid parts of the USA like Texas and Arizona. Beautiful “oaky” grain.