Compact Tuning Lever?

[Mike Kurta]

    Hi Michelle:
    I used a compact tuning lever for some time, and found that, even though 
it was cute and felt good in your hand, many pianos had tight pins and the 
small lever was unusable.  I agree with most responses, use a full size 
lever and if you want a compact feel, move your hand halfway up the 
handle-gives the same effect.  As baseball players say when they want a 
shorter bat, "choke up."
    Mike Kurta