Faulk Tuning Hammers

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.”

~David Andersen

CF-TR Tuning Hammers

I’m introducing the new line of CF-TR tuning hammers. These tuning levers feature a threaded head/shaft connection that will allow you to change heads easily in the field. If you are a frequent tip changer, this design will be especially helpful. All you will need to do is to keep extra head/tip assemblies in your tool kit. You’ll be back to work in seconds! This design features a tuning shaft that has an outer tube of titanium with an inner tube of carbon fiber for added strength and stiffness. You will have a choice of 5, 10, or 15 degree tuning heads.

SpectraPly CF-TR

Wood specie: Crossbones SpectraPly
Length: 11 5/8″
Weight: 10.6 oz
Price: $295.00
Description: SpectraPly is a composite using dyed birch veneers. I like this Zen like contrast of black and white.

Western Maple CF-TR

Wood specie: Western maple
Length: 12″
Weight: 10.8 oz
Price: $295.00
Description: Dark earth tones on this Western maple with an interesting curl on the knob.

Curly Maple CF-TR

Wood specie: Curly maple
Length: 12″
Weight: 10.8 oz
Price: $295.00
Description: This is a beautiful maple sent to me from a good friend, Bruce Cartier, in Minnesota . Note the colorful “sap” ring on the knob.

Myrtle CF-TR

Wood species: Myrtle
Length: 12″
Weight: 10.2 oz
Price: $295.00
Description: Myrtle when sanded and finished has an ultra smooth surface. Lots of curl in this one.

Carpathian Elm CF-TR

Wood species: Carpathian elm
Length: 11 7/8″
Weight: 9.9 oz
Price: $295
Description: Afelia comes from SE Asia. It’s noted for its swirling grain and vivid red/orange coloring.

Carpathian Elm CF-TR

Wood species: Carpathian elm
Length: 11 3/8″
Weight: 10.9 oz
Price: $295.00
Description: I’m getting to the last of my Carpathian elm. 12 years ago, I bought a whole slab and cut it up into turning blanks. Beautiful grain and color.

Curly Maple CF-TR

Wood species: Curly maple
Length: 11 7/8″
Weight: 9.9 ounces
Price: $295.00
Description: Beautiful irregular curls with three blue rings.

Walnut CF-TR

Length: 12″
Weight: 10.5 ounces
Price: $295.00
Description: This walnut blank came from Minnesota courtesy of my friend, Bruce Cartier. Thank you, Bruce! Dense walnut … rare. Finished smoothly without a lot of filling.

Spalted Maple CF-TR

Length: 11 34″
Weight: 9.9 ounces
Price: $295.00
Description: Black spalt lines, deep amber colors, with just a touch of burl on the knob. This is a spectacular piece of wood.

Jacaranda SpectraPly CF-TR

Length: 11 3/4″
Weight: 10.9 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: In addition to the beautiful earth tones in this composite, here is an alternatively shaped handle emphasizing the large ball on the end.

Curly Maple CF-TR

Length: 12″
Weight: 10.7 ounces
Price: $295.00
Description: A lightweight western maple with lots of curl. It also has an aluminum ferrule.

AAAA Western Maple CF-TR

Length: 11 7/8″
Weight: 10.8 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: An outstanding AAAA grade Western maple! This doesn’t come available very often. Intricate curl with dark natural red coloring. There’s also some spaulting in the grain. This one has it all.