This apple wood tuning hammer was hand-crafted by Deborah McCann in her home in Canada. The Ergo was developed with the intent to achieve a sharper angle from the pin to the head while concurrently maintaining sufficient hammer clearance above the plate struts —all while striving to optimize tuning pin control. The degree of deflection is determined by the base of the handle having one inch of clearance. These physics give the initial head-to-pin an angle of 90 degrees.
Length: 30.5 cm (12 in)
Weight: 12 ounces
Several tip options are available for this hammer. If you already have a tip you like, grab an adaptor at checkout (if you're a Jahn tip user, select the Jahn adaptor specifically). If you don't have a tip, get our custom Ergo tuning hammer tips, which are made by Belgian supplier Taffijn Piano Supply. These tips screw directly into the head and do not require an adaptor.
Ergo 1004
The handles of the Ergo Tuning Hammer are primarily sculpted from apple or arbutus branches locally sourced in the province of British Columbia, Canada. They are finished using amazing, 100% non-toxic products from Odie's Oil. These hammers are slightly heavy, weighing between 10.5 and 13.5 oz.
Adaptor Info: The adaptor is double-ended; the wider threads go into the tuning hammer, the narrower threads fit the tuning tip. See video for details! Be careful not to reverse the threads and force the adjuster into place incorrectly.
Learn about how Ergo Tuning Hammers are made on the ProPTN Podcast: Tuning Hammers, Canadian Climates, and Ergonomics with Deborah McCann
