I saw this before, but I'm replying here. I purchased a Charles Faulk lever about 5 or 6 years ago, after using my trusty old Apsco extension lever for about 20 years. All the reasons to own it, like lightness, stiffness, etc. Beautiful blue stained wood. Can't go wrong with this one. My tunings are better too! Like PF Fliers, you can run faster and tune higher, lol.
Even my customers notice how nice it looks. I sold my original to my partner and bought another last year. There's just something to be said for pride of ownership of a lever that someone took great care to make.
One thing I don't like: the plating on the tip is peeling. Not Charle's Faulk. I think it's Watanabe.
It's at least something you can buy if you go to a convention. See it, feel it, buy it. And meet your Maker! Charles will be there to answer your questions. He's got other nicely made items too, like key pounders.
Paul McCloud
San Diego
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Hello Everyone,
I'm doing a research project into tuning hammers, and would like your input. If you're interested, please respond with the following info:
1. Brand and style of your favorite tuning hammer (i.e. Schaff extension lever),
2. Why it is your favorite, and
3. A picture.
Thanks
(P.S. If you've already responded to this on "In the Shop", please do not respond here. All results are being recorded.)
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Benjamin Sanchez
Piano Technician
Lompoc CA
805-315-8050
benpianopro@comcast.net
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