Watanabe Professional Stationary Piano Tuning Lever

The Watanabe Professional Stationary Piano Tuning Lever is a premium Japanese tuning hammer designed for piano technicians and experienced tuners who prefer the solid, consistent feel of a traditional fixed-length lever. Watanabe tuning tools have been used by professional piano technicians for decades and are particularly well regarded for the fit and quality of their tuning lever tips.

This professional tuning lever features a rosewood handle, steel shaft, removable 15-degree head, and Watanabe #2 star tip. Its traditional stationary construction provides a fixed lever length and consistent geometry for precise control of the tuning pin.

Watanabe #2 Star Tip

One of the most notable features of the Watanabe tuning hammer is its #2 star tip. Watanabe tips have developed a strong reputation among piano technicians for their close, positive fit on tuning pins.

Tip fit is important because the tuning lever is the tuner's direct mechanical connection to the tuning pin. Excess movement between the tip and pin can create play before the pin begins to move. A closely fitting tip provides a more direct connection, allowing subtle tuning pin movements to be felt and controlled through the lever.

The included #2 star tip is a versatile size suitable for the tuning pins found on many modern pianos.

Traditional Stationary Design

This Watanabe is a stationary, or non-extension, tuning lever. Its shaft remains at a fixed length, providing the same lever length, balance, and geometry throughout a tuning.

Watanabe also manufactures an extension-style tuning lever for technicians who prefer an adjustable lever length. This model is the traditional stationary version and does not extend.

Professional Japanese Construction

The Watanabe stationary tuning lever combines a solid 8" rosewood handle with a strong steel shaft and removable head. At approximately 11-1/2" overall, it provides useful leverage while retaining the feel and balance of a traditional professional tuning hammer.

The removable 2-3/4" 15-degree head positions the handle at an angle from the tuning pin and accepts the replaceable Watanabe star tip.

Rather than the ultralight construction of a carbon-fiber tuning lever, the Watanabe uses traditional steel construction for a more substantial feel. It is particularly suited to professional technicians, piano technology students, and experienced tuners looking for a premium fixed-length lever and the distinctive fit of the Watanabe tip system.

Specifications

• Brand: Watanabe
• Product Type: Professional piano tuning lever / tuning hammer
• Style: Stationary / fixed length
• Overall Length: Approximately 11-1/2"
• Handle: Rosewood
• Shaft: Steel
• Head: Removable
• Head Length: 2-3/4"
• Head Angle: 15 degrees
• Tip: Watanabe #2 star tip
• Tip Style: Replaceable
• Country of Origin: Japan

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