Hear What Some Colleagues Have Said About CASSOTTO LEVERS

The lever is wonderful, feather light yet rigid, the wood (and finish on it) feel excellent. The prestige tips are excellent.

The lever and the prestige #2 are a very welcome addition to my toolkit. You may change my preference for a heavier, metal lever afterall!
— Mario Igrec, RPT & Author of "Pianos Inside Out"
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This lever handles beautifully. The majority of its weight is at the ball, which not only allows you the ability to feel the most minute movements, but makes for easy repositioning of the tip without ever having to take your hand off the ball.
— Matt Crudo, RPT 88XR Lever
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He’s created a tuning lever that’s light and well-balanced, with a carbon-fiber core that’s absolutely rigid and transfers the most subtle information from the tuning pin to my hand. It’s not only an excellent tool, it’s a work of art, worthy of some of the pianos I’m fortunate enough to have in my care. It’s not the cheapest. But neither are the pianos I prefer to service. And when I consider the time he likely spent in its creation, a bargain.. Some call it a hammer. Others a lever, or wrench. But this.. this is a wand.
— Shawn Skylark, 88XR Lever
Tuning with this lever feels like a spiritual experience! ✨ When it comes to providing quality piano service, one’s tuning lever is at the heart of it all. That’s why I’m thrilled to have upgraded my most essential tool as a piano technician to this lever made by @88onpitch . I’ve used a few other popular levers which I’ve definitely liked, but this one just blows the rest out of the water. The level of control and the ease of changing tips for each pin size is unmatched. Tunings for me are now quicker, more accurate, and frankly more enjoyable. Definitely looking forward to more spiritual experiences with every tuning! ✌️
— Julian Berman, Certified Piano Technician
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It replaced my Fujan lever upon trying my shiny new custom SmartLever! The interchangeable tips is extremely seamless! Also I now love that my hammer has a ton of personality and my clients will go ‘what kind of tuning lever is that!?
— William Mon, SmartLever
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I love my hammer!!!!! I’ve used it twice so far and it’s my new “go to”. I tuned a Wurlitzer spinet yesterday and a high gloss Yamaha today. I think it was shinier than the Yamaha, hahaha! I was able to stand while I tune, which I never do with my impact hammer. And it’s soooooo light! Beautiful work Randy.
— Rebecca Kayorie, SmartLever
They are great levers, I can attest! The price is similar to a few tunings or a regulation. Very affordable for me. Then it makes you money! I’ve had many people comment on the logo and beautiful finish!
— Brian Knox, Chief Piano Technician at Luthier College
My new Cassotto Tuning lever arrived; it’s not only beautiful, but feels and responds masterfully. I used a Hale Rosewod hammer for about 20 years (bleh), then moved up to a Fujan 8 years ago (it’s great). This one, however, is extraordinary.
— Giovanni Voltaggio
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Being able to customize the tool for the size and look I wanted, made it worth it the most to me!
— Rich Lindahl, SmartLever
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Love love love my lever. It does what you tell it to and it instills a sense of pride in my work.
— Jame Romig, SmartLever
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I also have the quick change tip technology. All carbon fiber / wood technology. In my opinion Randy raised the bar on the 2 industry standards.
— William Trotman, SmartLever
When I recently turned 70 with no plans for retirement, I decided to treat myself to a really nice custom made lever to use on this last and hopefully long leg of my tuning journey. I contacted Randy Cassotto and furnished him with my specs for my perfect lever and he made one that was way beyond my expectations. It tunes like a dream and even though it is the same length, it is 2.5 ounces lighter than my Fujan! The small head is also great for visibility and accessibility in tight places. Would highly recommend!
— Dave Bunch, 30+ Years Piano Technician in Iowa