Tuning Lever Tips / Jahn hammer

[Mike Musial]

>Thanks for your input. I like the idea of lightness in a tuning hammer = 
>Sometimes those types can call for a pronounced nudge that seems easier = 
>to administer with a weighted hammer.=20 One other 'downside' is the cost 
>of those Jahn puppies!=20


I love the lightweight Jahn hammer!  I am a bit obsessive when it comes to 
hammers and have tried a lot over the years including some I made myself.  I 
was very disappointed with the Jahn extension hammer but the solid, 
lightweight Jahn is wonderful.  My biggest gripe with hammers is flex, be it 
from the shaft or especially at the point where the shaft screws into the 
head. I have had two shafts break at this joint over the last few decades  
:)
The Jahn does not have this "head flex" and it is quite apparent..  at least 
to me. It is my favorite hammer.

I posted some pictures of my hammers to someone a while ago. I still have 
them online.

http://neesium.com/piano/jahn/now/

i modified the Jahn extension for pitch raises on tight-pinned pianos.

Michael Musial RPT
Dixon CA