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We engineered & Fabricated Two of the Best tips in the piano industry
- The Cassotto Prestige -

We employ a high grade steel alloy and black oxide finish. Our hope is to carry on the tradition of fabricating and distributing fine quality tools & parts which previous generations have accomplished for years.

- Randy Cassotto, Piano Technician & Lever Maker

We machine our metals and hand-turn our levers in Connecticut, and make all of our special-made carbon fiber in the USA.

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MADE IN USA

We Machine All of Our Parts in the United States and believe Your primary tool should be made of quality materials that make your job easier and predictable.

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We Offer 3 Lever Styles

CASSOTTO CLASSIC
Ball Sizes
2 1/4" (5.72cm)
2 3/8" (6.03cm) Our #1 Seller
2 1/2" (6.35cm)
2 5/8" (6.67cm)

CASSOTTO LINEAR
Diameter Sizes
1 1/4" (3.18cm)
1 1/2" (3.81cm)
1 3/4" (4.45cm) Our #1 Seller
2" (5.08cm)
2 1/4" (5.71cm)

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CASSOTTO HYBRID
Diameter Sizes
1 1/4" (3.18cm)
1 1/2" (3.81cm)
1 3/4" (4.45cm) Our #1 Seller
2" (5.08cm)
2 1/4" (5.71cm)

Head & Tip Setup

We Fabricate 4 Heads, 4 Tips, & Offer 2 Imported Tips

15˚, 12.5˚, or 10˚ Degree Threaded Head

Use Schaff #11 "tip wrench" to change tips

Steel Threaded Insert
Pairs with threaded head as the connection piece between tip & head

Tip Wrench

Removes any tips from inserts or heads (purchased separately)

15˚ Degree Magnetic Release Head
Uses no tools to remove tips

Magnetic Release Insert
Connection piece between tip & head

Tip Wrench

Removes any tips from inserts or heads (purchased separately)

See How Our Tips Fit On Various Tuning Pins

Meet
Our Tip Family

#1 TIP ON THE MARKET

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CASSOTTO
PRESTIGE
#1 & #2

If you like the fit of the BKB tips, you'll love the CASSOTTO Prestige tips.

We've modeled these tips to fit like the BKB, making these the absolute best fit tip that grips tuning pins like a glove. Strong, versatile, and a 'must-have' for all technicians who want maximum control at the pin. Mated for the threaded release technology.

CASSOTTO
NEO
#1 & #2

A true go-to tip for imported & domestic pianos. It's one of the best-fitting tips in the industry. Mated for the threaded release technology.

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TAFFIJN
#1 & #2

A great fitting tip from Belgium made for American, Asian & European tuning pins. These are currently mated with the magnetic release technology.

Gallery of Possibilities

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Frankenlever

CASSOTTO

Blue Mahoe

Blue Mahoe & Wenge (left) | segmented cedar (right)

Segmented edge/end grain cedar (traditionally soft, the grain reinforces it's outer strength) with a

Segmented edge/end grain cedar (traditionally soft, the grain reinforces it's outer strength)

Segmented edge/end grain cedar (traditionally soft, the grain reinforces it's outer strength) with a

Tinged Mango

Tinged Mango

Even batman tunes pianos?

A personalized lever for a colleague in Canada

Purple marble over walnut

Brothers

A variation of the "Crudo Style"

An 88XR demo lever we made for colleagues

Segmented maple, walnut, & mahogany

Multi-species

Frankenlever

Multi-species

Some gorgeous mangowood

Maple & walnut

A quote from "The Shawshank Redemption"

A quote from "The Shawshank Redemption"

A custom marble finish

Purple marble over walnut

A very custom look!

Too much to talk about here :)

Maple & walnut

A unique look for a colleague in the UK

Maple & walnut

A version of the frankenlever

Walnut & mahogany

A very unique style of lever without a ball-style end

Segmented maple & mahogany

Red spectraply

Red spectraply

Blue marble w/ walnut

Blue marble w/ walnut

Segmented ash & walnut

Tinged blue & black

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ORDER TODAY
and become 1 step closer to owning the best lever on the market.

Payment not due until after we have discussed details thoroughly via email or phone :) Email 88onpitch@gmail.com with questions.

Style, Logo, & Case (check all that apply)

CASSOTTO Classic

CASSOTTO Linear

CASSOTTO Hybrid

Hand-made Fabric Carrying Tote $25

Logo $0 | Dual Logos $15

Length

11" (27.94cm) $449

12" (30.48cm) $469

14" (35.56cm) $499

custom 9" to 16" (prices vary)

Ball Diameter

2 1/4" (5.715cm) $0

2 3/8" (6.0325cm) recommended $0

2 1/2" (6.35cm) $5

2 5/8" (6.6675cm) $15

Linear Lever - no ball $0

Hybrid Lever - diameter varies

Head Style

15˚ Degree Threaded Tip Release (best plate strut clearance) $0

12.5˚ Degree Threaded Tip Release $0

10˚ Degree Threaded Tip Release $0

15˚ Degree Magnetic Tip Release $0

Tips

#2 CASSOTTO Prestige Tip $155

#1 CASSOTTO Prestige Tip $155

#2 & #1 Prestige Tips $290 (saves $20)

Extra Steel Insert (recommended) $45

#2 CASSOTTO Neo Tip $120 SOLD OUT

#1 CASSOTTO Neo Tip $120 SOLD OUT

#2 & #1 Neo Tips $220 (saves $20) SOLD OUT

Extra Steel Insert. (recommended) $45

#2 & #1 Taffijn Tips (for magnetic tip release head only) $130

Wood Species - select one

Heirlooom Collection - use our own wood $45

segmented eastern aromatic cedar (photo 1) ($45) very lightweight

segmented blue mahoe ($45) very lightweight

frankenlever ($35) lightweight

walnut (natural wood) very lightweight

maple (natural, colored black, gray, white, etc.) lightweight

oak (natural, colored black, gray, white, etc.) moderate weight

mango (natural wood) moderate weight

bocote (natural wood) heavier weight

purpleheart (natural wood) heavier weight

african mahogany (natural wood) lightweight

purple walnut / lightweight

marble / lightweight

black & blue hues

red & black hues

Special (email Randy at 88onpitch@gmail.com or call 860-307-2096)

Heirloom Page

First & Last Name

Email Address (please make sure it's entered correctly)

Phone

I've read the lever disclosure | You will NOT BE CHARGED ANYTHING unti you and Randy have gone over all of your options together. He will email you promplty! View terms of use

Thanks for ordering!

Interesting Specs You Really Don't Need To Know

CASSOTTO NEO & PRESTIGE Tip Material
Black Oxide, Case Hardened, High Strength 41L40 Steel

Head Material
7075 Anodized aerospace aluminum

Quick-Release Magnetic Tip Insert Material
7075 Anodized Aerospace Aluminum

Threaded Tip Insert Material
Black Oxide, Case Hardened, High Strength 41L40 Steel

Average Lever Weights

11" (27.94cm) 7.9 oz

12" (30.48cm) 8.2 oz

14" (35.56cm) 9.1 oz

Finish Material

Dual 2 Part Epoxy / Special CA

Warranty

5 Year Limited

Average Lead Time

3 weeks

Common Wood Species Janka Hardness

Soft Maple

Janka Hardness 950

Walnut

Janka Hardness 1010

African Mahogany

Janka Hardness 1100

Figured Mango

Janka Hardness 1100

Red Oak

Janka Hardness 1200

White Ash

Janka Hardness 1320

Hard Maple

Janka Hardness 1450

Wenge

Janka Hardness 1630

Zebra Wood

Janka Hardness 1830

Bocote

Janka Hardness 2010

Black Palm

Janka Hardness 2020

Black Palm

Janka Hardness 2520

Bloodwood

Janka Hardness 2900

Black Palm

Janka Hardness 2020

88 ON PITCH | PIANO TUNING & REPAIR

Randy Cassotto, Piano Technician / Tuner
88onpitch@gmail.com | cassottolevers@gmail.com
860-307-2096

M-F 8am to 6pm
Sat 8am to 12pm
Sunday closed

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