At 13:20 2/18/2006, you wrote: >Marshall, > >Changing the knuckle and all is by far easier, than trying to get >the tip off. To get the tip off you have to have the right tip tool. > >If you have a Schaff extendable hammer you can not do any better, >unless you are competing for the strangest or most elaborate >tool. That hammer is what 90 percent of the tuners use and there >is a reason: because it is the best. > >William Benjamin >>If you have a Schaff extendable hammer you can not do any better, >>unless you are competing for the strangest or most elaborate tool. > >HAH! >I'm sorry, and I beg to differ. A LOT. > >Respectfully, >Guy Nichols, RPT I agree and disagree with you both, A LOT! I have used a Schaff extension w/rosewood handle for almost 30 years. I works for me. It works for William. I have no need or desire to purchase another. I have tried others. They didn't work for my physique or technique. Guy has much larger hands than I do. I can see where the size and shape of the Schaff could be uncomfortable. If whatever shape works for you, then _that_ is the best in the world. You're both right/wrong... One size does NOT fit all. Conrad Hoffsommer You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you.
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