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.

Bocote CF-LITE

Wood: Bocote
Length: 11 1/2″
Weight: 9.4 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: Bocote is prevalent throughout Central and South America. Great figure and color contrasts.

Hubbuballi CF-LITE

Wood: Hubbuballi
Length: 12 “
Weight: 7.6 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: I decided to make a thinner handle for this lever. The ball diameter is 1.8″, and the rest of the handle is smaller in proportion. If you have smaller hands, this will greatly benefit you.

Amelia CF-LITE

Wood: Amarela
Length: 11 1/2“
Weight: 8.6 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: Amarela is South American in origin. It’s also a variety of yellowheart. Note that this is a shorter tuning lever.

Mesquite CF-LITE

Wood: Mesquite
Length: 11 5/8″
Weight: 8.8 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: Mesquite is found mostly in western Texas and Arizona. The photo doesn’t show it, but there’s lots of curl in the grain.

Indian Laurel CF-LITE

Wood: Indian laurel
Length: 12″
Weight: 10.1 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: Indian laurel is a dense, heavy wood. Because of the texture of the wood, I left some open grain in the finish.

SpectraPly “Coffee” CF-Lite

Wood specie: SpectraPly “Coffee”
Length: 12 1/2″
Weight: 8.4 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: This particular laminate is very popular. Only two colors, black and gold. Nothing like coffee to help you make it through the day.

SpectraPly “Applejack” CF-LITE

Wood specie: SpectraPy “Applejack”
Length: 12 1/4″
Weight: 8.2 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Bright red against charcoal makes for a standout contrast.

SpectraPly “Terrain Camo” CF-LITE

Wood specie: SpectraPy “Terrain Camo”
Length: 12 “
Weight: 8.7 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: A complex, four color birch laminate. Quite a verdant terrain, huh?

California Laurel CF-LITE

Wood specie: California laurel
Length: 12″
Weight: 7.9 oz
Cost: SOLD
Description: California laurel is related to myrtle. Grows in the northern part of the state.