Tuning Hammers

[david severance]

To ??

Yes, all the working dimensions are the same as the original Hale tuning
hammers.  I don't believe the "fit and finish" is as good as the original
but then again the later model Hale hammers were not of the same quality as
the older models.

Dave Severance
Dept. of Music and Theater Arts
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164 




At 12:48 AM 10/14/98 EDT, you wrote:
>Is the American Piano Supply Company actually building tuning hammers to the
>original "Hale" specifications, or are they just stamping the Hale name on
>apsco hammers?  I am looking for a good solid balanced extension lever in
>rosewood that is compatible with standard heads and tips, that is as close to
>the old Hale hammers as it can get.  Any Suggestions?
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