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.

 

 

SpectraPly “Coffee”  CF-LITE 

 

Wood: SpectraPly “Coffee”
Length: 12″
Weight: 9.0 ounces
Price:  SOLD
Description: This laminate has gold and charcoal layers that wake you up in the morning. (Bad pun!). The ball is 2.25 in diameter.  

Indian Laurel CF-LITE 

 

Wood: Indian laurel
Length: 12″
Weight: 9.4 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description:  Indian laurel is a fast growing tree found in India (thus the name). It’s fairly dense with a specific gravity of .73.  

Red Elm  CF-LITE

 

Wood: Red elm
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.0 ounces
Price:  $390.00
Description: Red elm is found mostly in the East and Midwest. The grain is similar to oak but with a finer grain. The redness is very light, maybe more a description of the tree’s bark. 

SpectraPly “Terrain Camo” CF-LITE 

 

 

Wood: SpectraPly “Terrain Camo”
Length: 11″
Weight: 8.2 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description: SpectraPly is a wood laminate made up of dyed birch veneers. As always, beautiful designs after turning. This one is relatively short at 11″. 

SpectraPly “Gemwood” CF-Lite 

 

Wood specie:  SpectraPly “Gemwood”
Length: 12 1/2″
Weight: 8.8 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: This SpectraPly tuning lever is longer than usual at 12 1/2″. 

Bubinga  CF-LITE

Wood specie: Bubinga
Length: 12″
Weight: 9.5 oz
Price:  SOLD
Description: Bubinga is from West Africa.

Bog Oak/Bubinga/Birdseye Maple CF-LITE 

 

Wood specie: Bog oak/bubinhga/birds eye maple
Length: 11 3/4″
Weight: 9.4 oz
Price: SOLD
Description:This particular bog oak section is a very dark black. 

 

Bog Oak/ Birdseye Maple

Wood specie: Bog Oak and birdseye maple

Length: 11 3/4″
Weight: 8.8 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Bog oak comes from trees that, in prehistoric times, fall into a river and are buried in the silt. The air tight silt adds minerals to the wood.

Mesquite CF-ITE

Length: 12″
Weight: 9.6 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Mesquite if found mainly in West Texas and Arizona. This is appropriately called black mesquite.

 

Mesquite CF-LITE #2

Length: 11 3/4″
Weight: 9.4 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Same description as the one above. A fairly dense hard wood. 

Canarywood CF-LITE

Length: 12″
Weight: 8.4 oz
Price: $390.00
Description: Canarywood is found in Central America. The colors range from light yellow to red. 

 

Gold Narra CF-LITE

Length: 12″
Weight: 8.4
Price: SOLD
Description: Narra colors range from gold/red to a very dark red. This is the same tree that grows the rare amboyna burls. 

 

Padauk CF-LITE

Length: 12″
Weight: 7.2 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Padauk is characteristically an orange/red color. Depending on its location in the trunk, it can be even darker. It comes from West Africa.

 

Narra CF-LITE

Length: 12″
Weight: 7.7 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Narra is found in SE Asia. The color is usually a gold/red mix.