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

Dear customers, again this year, I’ll be prepping for the PTG Convention in Des Moines. I won’t have any more tuning hammers until I’ve produced my quota for the convention. I should have more to post around early July. Thanks for your patience.

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.

Padauk CF-LITE

Wood: Padauk
Length: 12″
Weight: 9.4 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description: Padauk comes from West Africa. Contrasting red and black figures.

Purpleheart CF-LITE #1

Wood: Purpleheart
Length: 12 “
Weight: 9.4 ounces
Price: 390.00
Description: Purpleheart is found in Central and South America. Freshly cut, it has a light brown color. But the wood changes to a deep purple when exposed to UV light.

Redheart CF-LITE

Wood: Redheart
Length: 12“
Weight: 8.0 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: Redheart, a.k.a. chatke kok, is found in Central and South America. This handle has a bit of sap wood for contrast.

Purpleheart CF-LITE #2

Wood: Purpleheart
Length: 12″
Weight: 9.1 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description: A dark eggplant purple created by exposure to UV rays.

Padauk CF-LITE

Wood: African padauk
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.3 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description: It’s pronounced: ‘pahDAWK’. From West Africa, the heartwood color ranges from bright orange to apple red. This one’s really dark. FYI, the ball is somewhat larger than normal with a diameter around 2 1/8″.

Red Narra CF-Lite #2

Wood specie: Red narra
Length: 12 3/8″
Weight: 9.5 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: This wood comes from the same tree as ambyona burl. From SE Asia.

Maple Burl CF-LITE

Wood specie: Maple burl
Length: 12 1/4″
Weight: 7.5 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Larger maple burl blocks are fairly rare. This one had no flaws.

Montouchi CF-LITE

Wood specie: Montouchi
Length: 12 1/2″
Weight: 8.4 oz
Price: $390.00
Description: Montouchi is a South American hardwood noted for its color varieties. I photographed this one on both sides. An amazing contrast.

SpectraPly “Dark Knight” CF-LITE

Wood specie: SpectraPly “Dark Knight”
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.3 oz
Price: $390.00
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.