{"product_id":"extension-rosewood-piano-tuning-lever","title":"Extension Rosewood Piano Tuning Lever — Adjustable 11.5\" to 17\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extension piano tuning lever built for the home pianist, music teacher, or apprentice tuner who needs added shaft length for deep pin block access on grand pianos — the Extension Rosewood features an 8-inch genuine rosewood handle, brass locking collar, brushed satin steel shaft, and a fixed one-piece 5-degree head with #2 star tip, extending from 11.5 inches to 17 inches, shipping free within the continental U.S. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ZONE 2 — Bullet Summary --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtends from 11.5 to 17 inches — 3 inches more maximum reach than comparable extension levers, providing access to deep pin block positions on grand pianos where shorter extension levers cannot reach comfortably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuously adjustable extension: the knurled brass locking collar slides and locks at any point along the 5.5-inch extension range — not limited to fixed preset positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-inch genuine rosewood handle, 1.5 inches in diameter — a longer grip than most extension levers, providing more surface area for controlled torque during extended tuning sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass locking collar between handle and shaft: a visible quality indicator that distinguishes this lever from cheaper import alternatives with plain steel or plastic collars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed one-piece 5-degree head and #2 star tip — the correct configuration for tuning virtually all modern uprights and grand pianos with a single, solid tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#2 star tip fits the tuning pins on virtually all modern pianos, including Yamaha, Kawai, Baldwin, and Steinway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping, continental U.S. No sales tax on online orders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- ZONE 3 — Feature Sections --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy an Extension Lever — and When You Actually Need One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stationary tuning lever has a fixed shaft length, which works well for the majority of upright piano tuning situations where the tuning pins are accessible at a comfortable working angle. On grand pianos, the geometry is different: the pin block sits at the far end of the case, often requiring the tuner to reach across the instrument and apply torque at a difficult angle. A longer shaft reduces that awkward reach by letting the handle sit further from the pin block while the tip engages the pin correctly. Extension levers are also used on uprights with unusually deep cases, and by tuners who prefer more leverage for tight or slightly rusted pins on older instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Extension Rosewood collapses to 11.5 inches for storage and transport — compact enough to carry in a standard tool bag alongside stationary levers — and extends to 17 inches for situations that need the additional reach. For the home pianist who owns a grand piano and wants to do their own touch-up tuning, or the apprentice building a complete toolkit, an extension lever is the tool that makes grand piano tuning significantly more manageable. For a full comparison of lever styles and when each applies, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/piano-benches-accessories-guides\/how-to-choose-a-piano-tuning-hammer-a-complete-buyers-guide\"\u003ePiano Tuning Lever Buyer’s Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- [OWNER INPUT: Handling observation — you noted this lever feels heavy and well-built. Describe the locking collar specifically: does it tighten with a satisfying solid feel, or does it require significant torque to lock? Does the shaft slide smoothly before locking? Is there any play in the extended shaft when locked? That physical detail is the most important observation for this product — buyers cannot feel it before buying, and your description goes here in two sentences before publishing.] --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Locking Collar: What Continuous Adjustment Means in Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knurled brass locking collar on this lever allows the shaft to be set at any point within the 5.5-inch extension range and locked there — not at a small number of preset positions as found on some extension levers, but at any intermediate length the tuner chooses. In practice this matters because the optimal lever length varies not just from piano to piano but from section to section within a single grand piano: the bass section pins typically sit deeper and benefit from a longer extension, while the treble pins are often more accessible and work well at a shorter setting. A continuously adjustable collar lets the tuner dial in the right length for the specific section being worked rather than accepting the closest preset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass construction of the collar is functionally significant as well as visually distinctive. Brass resists the galvanic corrosion that can develop between dissimilar metals in a locking mechanism — a failure mode common on cheap extension levers with steel-on-steel or plastic locking collars that develop slippage over time and under torque. A brass collar on a steel shaft maintains its locking grip reliably through years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- [OWNER INPUT: Anecdote — if a customer has mentioned the brass collar specifically, or if you have compared this locking mechanism to a cheaper alternative and noticed a difference in how solidly it locks, that observation goes here in one or two sentences before publishing.] --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e17 Inches: Why the Maximum Extension Length Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtension piano tuning levers on the market typically reach a maximum of 13 to 14 inches. The Extension Rosewood reaches 17 inches — 3 inches beyond the most common competitive maximum. That difference is specific to grand piano tuning, where the distance from a comfortable working position to the pin block varies significantly by instrument size. On a 9-foot concert grand, the pin block sits considerably deeper than on a 5-foot baby grand, and a lever that maxes out at 14 inches may still leave the tuner in an awkward reach position on larger instruments. At 17 inches, this lever provides enough shaft length to work comfortably on virtually any grand piano configuration without straining the working angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- [OWNER INPUT: Customer pattern — do you observe a particular buyer type for this lever? Is it primarily grand piano owners, or do you see uptight piano tuners buying it for leverage reasons? Any pattern in how they describe their need for extension vs. a stationary lever? That goes here in one or two sentences before publishing.] --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere This Lever Fits in the Jansen Lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jansenpianobenches.com\/collections\/piano-tuning-supplies\/products\/professional-piano-tuning-kit-with-tuning-lever-rubber-mutes-and-temperament-strip\" title=\"professional piano tuning kit\"\u003eProfessional Piano Tuning Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/piano-tuning-kit-with-gooseneck-tuning-lever-and-rubber-mutes\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurved, stationary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed 11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, home pianists, teachers, apprentices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$119.35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gooseneck-rosewood-piano-tuning-lever\"\u003eGooseneck Rosewood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurved, stationary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome pianists, upright access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$69.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"classic rosewood piano tuning lever\" href=\"https:\/\/jansenpianobenches.com\/collections\/piano-tuning-supplies\/products\/classic-rosewood-piano-tuning-lever-steel-shaft-tuning-hammer\"\u003eClassic Rosewood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/classic-rosewood-piano-tuning-lever\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight, stationary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed 10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome pianists, teachers, apprentices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$89.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ball-handle-rosewood-piano-tuning-lever\"\u003eBall Handle Rosewood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight, stationary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed 11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular tuners, ergonomic grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$105.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtension Rosewood (this lever)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight, extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5″–17″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrand piano owners, apprentices building full kits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$105.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rosewood-piano-tuning-lever\"\u003eProfessional Rosewood — USA Made\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight, stationary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking technicians\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$239.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- ZONE 4 — Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine rosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed satin steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking collar material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass with knurled steel locking ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtension type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuously adjustable — locks at any point in range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsed length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum extended length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtension range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-and-tip design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne piece (fixed — non-removable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2 star tip (fits virtually all modern piano tuning pins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003c!-- [ADD before publishing: weigh the lever and enter here] --\u003e1 lbs 3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- ZONE 5 — FAQ Section --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree Shipping:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are happy to offer free shipping to the continental United States for all piano tuning supplies. Alaska, Hawaii and international customers, please email for a shipping quote.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ZONE 6 — Closing CTA --\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you own a grand piano and want a lever with enough reach to tune it comfortably — or if you are building a complete tuning toolkit that handles any instrument you encounter — the Extension Rosewood is the right tool at this price. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piano-tuning-supplies\"\u003eJansen tuning lever collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare every option in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jansen Piano Benches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49930997203181,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6885\/5870\/files\/rosewood-extension-piano-tuning-hammer.jpg?v=1777921114","url":"https:\/\/jansenpianobenches.com\/products\/extension-rosewood-piano-tuning-lever","provider":"Jansen Piano Benches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}