ULIMATE IIMPACT

CLASSIC IMPACT

LINEAR IMPACT

Combination Impact / Classic Lever

It works both as an impact lever AND traditional carbon fiber lever.

Includes:

(1) Impact Head w/ Rotational Insert which can be removed simply by unscrewing from the lever body

Choice of 15˚, 12.5˚, 10˚, 7.5˚, or 5˚ Head + (1) 3/8” Hex Tip Insert (to thread tip into head)

(1) Classic Body to be used as an impact or traditional carbon fiber lever.

SEGMENTED CEDAR LEVER (Always a head-turner!)

Zebrawood - Janka Hardness 1,800 lb/f - Heartwood is a light brown or cream color with dark blackish brown streaks vaguely resembling a zebra’s stripes. Depending on whether the wood is flatsawn or quartersawn, the stripes can be either wide and erratic (flatsawn), or somewhat narrow and uniform (quartersawn). ©wood-database.com

Wenge - Janka Hardness 1,930 lb/f - Heartwood is medium brown, sometimes with a reddish or yellowish hue, with nearly black streaks. Upon application of a wood finish (particularly an oil finish) the wood can become nearly black. However, unlike most other dark hardwoods, the heartwood of wenge can lighten (rather than darken) when exposed to sunlight. wood-database.com

Walnut - Janka Hardness 1,010 lb / f
- Heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can sometimes have a grey, purple, or reddish cast. Sapwood is pale yellow-gray to nearly white. Figured — Walnut - Janka Hardness 1,010 lb / f - Heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can sometimes have a grey, purple, or reddish cast. Sapwood is pale yellow-gray to nearly white. Figured grain patterns such as curl, crotch, and burl are also seen. wood-database.com

Hard Maple - Janka Hardness 1,450 lb / f - Unlike most other hardwoods, the sapwood of hard maple lumber is most commonly used rather than its heartwood. Sapwood color ranges from nearly white, to an off-white cream color, sometimes with a reddish or golden hue. The heartwood tends to be a darker reddish brown. Birdseye maple is a figure found most commonly in hard maple, though it’s also found less frequently in other species. Hard maple can also be seen with curly or quilted grain patterns. wood-datebase.com

Spalted Tamarind - Janka Hardness 2,690 lb / f - Heartwood is a deep reddish brown, sometimes with a purplish hue—heartwood portions of Tamarind tend to be narrow and are usually only present in older and larger trees. The pale yellow sapwood is very wide and sharply demarcated from the heartwood. Spalting and other discoloration are very common in the sapwood, and the majority of the Tamarind available in the United States is spalted sapwood. wood-database.com

Purpleheart - Janka Hardness 2,520 lb/f - When freshly cut the heartwood of purpleheart can be a dull grayish/purplish brown. Upon exposure—usually within a few days—the wood becomes a deeper eggplant purple. With further age and exposure to UV light, the wood becomes a dark brown with a hint of purple. This color-shift can be slowed and minimized by using a UV inhibiting finish on the wood. For more information, see the article Preventing Color Changes in Exotic Woods ©wood-database.com

Padauk - Janka Hardness 1,710 lb/f - Heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pinkish orange to a deep brownish red. Most pieces tend to start a vibrant reddish orange when freshly cut, darkening substantially over time to a reddish/purplish brown (some lighter-colored pieces can age to a grayish brown). UV-inhibiting finishes may prolong, but not prevent the gradual color-shift of this brightly colored wood. See the article Preventing Color Changes in Exotic Woods for more information. wood-database.com

Goncala Alves - Janka Hardness 2,170 lb/f - Heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pinkish orange to a deep brownish red. Most pieces tend to start a vibrant reddish orange when freshly cut, darkening substantially over time to a reddish/purplish brown (some lighter-colored pieces can age to a grayish brown). UV-inhibiting finishes may prolong, but not prevent the gradual color-shift of this brightly colored wood. See the article Preventing Color Changes in Exotic Woods for more information. wood-database.com

Figured Mango - Janka Hardness 1,070 lb/f - Because of the spalting that is commonly present, the wood can be a kaleidoscope of colors. Under normal circumstances, heartwood is a golden brown, while other colors such as yellow and streaks of pink and/or black can also occur. Paler sapwood is not always clearly defined. Curly or mottled grain patterns are also common. wood-database.com

East Indian Rosewood - Janka Hardness 2,350 lb/f - Heartwood of East Indian rosewood can vary from golden brown to deep purplish brown, with darker blackish streaks. The wood darkens with age, usually becoming a deep brown. (Indeed, one of this wood’s old commercial names was Bombay blackwood.[1]) Pale sapwood is sharply demarcated from the heartwood. wood-database.com

Cocobolo - Janka Hardness 2,960 lb/f - Cocobolo can be seen in a kaleidoscope of different colors, ranging from yellow, orange, red, and shades of brown with streaks of black or purple. Sapwood is typically a very pale yellow. Colors are lighter when freshly sanded/cut, and darken with age; for more information, see the article on preventing color changes in exotic woods. wood-database.com

Cherry - Janka Hardness 950 lb/f - Heartwood is a light pinkish brown when freshly cut, darkening to a medium reddish brown with time and upon exposure to light. Wide sapwood is a pale yellowish color. It is not uncommon for boards to contain at least some sapwood portions along the outer edges. wood-database.com

Bubinga - Janka Hardness 2,450 lb/f - Heartwood ranges from a pinkish red to a darker reddish brown with darker purple or black streaks. Sapwood is a pale straw color and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Bubinga is very frequently seen with a variety of figure, including pommele, flamed, waterfall, quilted, mottled, etc. wood-database.com

Canarywood - Janka Hardness 1,520 lb/f - Heartwood color can vary a fair amount, from a pale yellow-orange to a darker reddish brown, usually with darker streaks throughout. Pale yellow sapwood is sharply demarcated from heartwood. Color tends to darken and homogenize with age: see the article Preventing Color Changes in Exotic Woods for more information. wood-database.com

Bocote - Janka Hardness 2,010 lb/f - Has a yellowish brown body with dramatic dark brown to almost black stripes. Color tends to darken with age. Also, the grain patterning can be quite striking, particularly on flatsawn areas. It’s not uncommon to see many “eyes” and other figuring in Bocote: though unlike knots, they do not seem to present any special challenges in machining. wood-databasecom

Black And White Ebony - Janka Hardness 1,780 lb/f - Heartwood is a pale straw color, with darker black streaks throughout; some pieces may be predominantly black rather than white. Sapwood is a paler white color, not always clearly defined. wood-database.com

Segmented Blue Mahoe/Spalted Tamarind Collar

We researched, in great detail, which alloys & methods to use to produce the strongest, best fit-tip in the industry. Our Prestige tips are the ultimate high strength tool steel tip mixed with the extremely precise EDM cutting technology, measured for perfection & precision. We set out to make the toughest, most resilient interior star pattern that should stand the test of time.

Our tips are heat treated to the perfect level for longevity & rigidity, and we believe simplicity in the outward appearance, not unnecessary patterns, will give you what you’re seeking - the feel of the pin.

We Make 5 tip sizes: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, & 3. When I walk up to a piano, I test each tuning pin on me. This chart might be useful!!!
I recommend (1) tip insert per tip since the threads on the tip-side of the insert are finer than the threads going into the Cassotto head. This allows us to engineer removing the tip WITHOUT stomping your lever on the floor.
Our new tips work best with any CASSOTTO Lever. In the event you want one for your own lever, they may fit the following:
- Cassotto Levers
- Faulk Levers
- Jahn heads (you'll need one of our tip inserts)
- Reyburn (ask me)
- Fujan (ask me)
Our tips are coated with a black oxide finish to give them that stunning look. Black oxide is exactly what it sounds like - it’s a controlled form of rust. By its nature it should not flake or rub off.
If any excessive moisture or acids from hand creams, lotions, cleaners with salts, or acids hit black oxide, you will introduce red rust.
To help prevent this, you can buy one of our wooden cases to keep the tips and inserts in when they’re not in use, keep the parts away from liquids, and keep your hands clean.
To further protect the black oxide, you can wipe any black oxide finish with a wax. My favorite is Renaissance Wax which dries hard instantly. Follow manufacturer’s instructions on safety and wipe off any residue before using parts on pianos.

Tip Sizing Chart

Please fill out the form below for a preliminary order and I will email you right away. Once you give me the green light to move forward with making your lever, I will send you a payment request. Once payments are received, your lever goes into the production queue.

Average Lead Time: 2 Weeks

Combination Impact / Classic Lever

Our tips are heat treated to the perfect level for longevity & rigidity, and we believe simplicity in the outward appearance, not unnecessary patterns, will give you what you’re seeking - the feel of the pin.

Which tips should I own?

Can I order tips for a lever I already own?

We use black oxide.