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.

Dear Customers, thank you for your patience. I’ve made all my Convention levers and hope to supply my online customers a little more productively. 

 

 Sapele CF-LITE #1

 

Wood: Sapele
Length: 12 “
Weight: 8.2 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description:  Sapele is from tropical Africa. A medium density hardwood that is popular as a flooring material. 

Purpleheart  CF-LITE 

 

Wood: Purpleheart
Length: 12″
Weight: 9.9 ounces
Price:  $390.00
Description:  From Central America, purpleheart is a dense hardwood with a specific gravity  of 7.9. When it’s fresh cut, the wood is a light brown; but, later, the wood turns purple when exposed to UV rays. 

Afromosia CF-LITE

 

Wood: Afromosia
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.4 ounces
Price: $390.00
Description:  Afromosia is from West Africa. 

Sapele #2 CF-LITE

 

Wood: Sapele
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.3ounces
Price:  $390.00
Description: This sapele is shorter than the #1 lever above. Also the end knob is 2 1/8″ in diameter.  

SpectraPly “Charcoal” CF-LITE

 

Wood: SpectraPly Charcoal
Length: 12″
Weight:8.5 ounces
Price: SOLD
Description: This color combo is very popular with a lot of customers. Let’s say it has a certain Zen-like character.  

Figured Walnut CF-Lite

 

Wood specie: SE figured walnut.
Length: 12″
Weight: 8.3 ounces
Price:  $410.00
Description: A fairly heavy walnut wood. Note the beautiful marbled design.

Bog Oak CF-LITE

 

Wood specie: Bog oak
Length: 12″
Weight: 7.9 oz
Price:  SOLD
Description: Here’s the prize! A solid bog oak handle. It’s rare to find turning blanks this size to make a full handle. 

Padauk CF-LITE

 

Wood specie: Padauk
Length: 11 1/2″
Weight: 8.7 oz
Price: SOLD
Description: Padauk is an African wood. This lever is shorter than most at 11.5″. Also the ball is a 2 1/4″ in diameter. Because of the relative shortness, I attached a 15 degree head for better clearance. 

SpectraPly “Dark Knight” CF-LITE 

 

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