Tuning Lever for a Beginner

[Tom Driscoll]

Subject: Tuning Lever for a Beginner


>I just joined the list, and I've been going through some of the archives. 
>I'm a pianist, but I've never done any tuning yet. My first training 
>session is this Friday, and I will have the good fortune of being mentored 
>by Jim Coleman, Sr.
>
> To me, it seems silly for a complete novice to go out and buy an expensive 
> tuning lever. It's likely I'll eventually get a Fujan, but I'm looking for 
> some advice on what to do right now. I was thinking about just buying a 
> cheap Fisher Price lever on ebay to start with, and then spend more money 
> once I'm further along.
>
> The other idea is to buy a "good" lever now, and a "great" lever later,


    <SNIP>
     BINGO ! That's the plan IMHO. Don't bother with those goose neck 
thingee's.
    It's like trying to tune with silly putty.Look for a decent lever on 
ebay or your favorite supply house then figure out what lever is best for 
you. Conventions-seminars are great for the chance to get "hands on "
   Example  Ebay item #  140074569547
    Maybe a little overpriced, but this one would not hold you back .
    Tom Driscoll RPT

    <SNIP>


> perhaps at two different head angles, so that I will have a good backup 
> for situations that call for a different angle. I just want to make wise 
> decisions in how I spend my tool budget. I'm not opposed to buying a Fujan 
> right now, but that seems kind of like buying a Fazioli for your kid 
> before he's even started taking piano lessons (maybe I'm exaggerating a 
> just a little).
> 
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