<html>
<body>
Dave,<br><br>
I recommend a heavy steel fork for stability and long ring time.
Mine was bought from Renner years ago - don't know if they still sell
it. Made in Italy.<br><br>
Any of the better steel forks are reasonably stable. If you are
being very careful the fine few 10ths of a cent accuracy, your best bet
is to tune it at a useable temperature, then get used to testing
the temperature each time you use it, warming it to pitch. During
cold weather I used to hold my fork under my arm while getting the piano
ready, or carry it on the inside pocket of my coat. Testing the
temperature on the side of your neck seems to be pretty accurate to make
sure it is at temperature.<br><br>
If you have an aluminum fork, just keep it as a novelty. If you
have a small steel fork, tune it (by filing) to a precise electronic
machine at the temperature you can duplicate in the field.<br><br>
Don Mannino RPT<br><br>
At 09:27 PM 8/29/2005, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><font face="Verdana">List,<br>
<br>
I would like to get a tuning fork that's actually at 440, not flat or
sharp. Any recommendations for something that fluctuates a little
less with temperature?<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
<br>
Dave Stahl</font></blockquote></body>
<br>
</html>