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* The Truitt sharping lever is made with
computerized, machine equipment to
tolerances of .003 - .005 accuracy.
* The lever is made of solid, hard brass
which uniquely gives true tone for any note played.
* Research and development, detailed planning
and experimentation, comments from harpists,
all were considered to bring this lever style.
* To reduce tarnishing, 24-karat gold plating
is applied prior to assembly.
* You are invited to purchase the lever and
let its feel, form and appearance speak for itself.
Those who want an elegant lever to enhance
your elegant music, this is your first choice.
Betty Roan Truitt
The Base
Available in five base configurations.
TREBLE STRINGS: (1) Use the notched or three-slot (K) base with treble strings of 3-1/2" to 12" long.
(2) Use the one-slot notched (K1) base where there is little wood under the bridge pin to attach the lever.
(3) Use the (K2) base where two-slots are on the lower end when the strings come off the right side of the neck.
MID-RANGE: (4) Use the (B2) base where the two-slots are on the upper end of the base on mid-range strings where the harp neck excessively narrows below the bridge pin (very rarely needed).
MID-RANGE and BASS: (5) Use the four-slot (B4) base.
GENERAL LEVER BASE MEASUREMENTS:
width of all bases = 7/16"
width with the stop attached = 17/32"
Overall lengths:
K & B4 = 15/16"
K1 & K2 & B2 = 11/16"
Distance from the sharping point to bottom of the base:
K & B4 = 7/16"
K1 & K2 & B2 = 1/4"
The Handle
Two handle configurations are offered: a heart-shaped end (H) and a round-shaped end (R). In each case, the edges are smoothed over for the harper's comfort.
A suggestion: use the heart shape for C's and F's for immediate recognition and the round shape for others (or vice-versa), or use all round shapes.
The Fret Pin
Fret pins are made of either brass (B) or black delrin (A).
Use the brass fret pin (B) with all monofilament nylon or gut, and wrapped nylon/nylon strings over .030 diameter.
Brass narrow groove (Bn) use with any monofilament, nylon, gut, or metal less than .032 string diameter.
Brass wide groove (Bw) use when overall string diameter exceeds .085.
Use the delrin fret pin (A) on all strings with metal in their composition. When the levers are used with the stop (see next section) they accommodate any size string. (This fret is also successful on wire strung harps.)
The Stop
The stop is added to the B4 and B2 base only for use with wrapped strings, both nylon core and metal (steel or copper core). The purpose is to hold the string firmly against the fret pin. Use the small stop (S) with strings having smaller than .055" overall diameter, the medium stop (M) with .055" to .090", and the large stop (L) with .090 to .130" string diameter.
Recap of Terminology
K - Notched, three-slot base, use on strings 12" and shorter
K2 - Two slots on bottom, use on strings 12" and less; (a) when zither pins are in place if the string is wound in reverse; (b) when strings come off right side of neck (as in double strung harps).
K1 - Notched base with only one slot, use if neck is very narrow and strings are less than 12".
B2 - Two-slot base for narrow necks, strings 12"+
B4 - Regular base, four-slot base, use on strings longer than 12"
H - Heart shaped handle
R - Round shaped handle
A - Delrin (black) fret pin, use with all metal strings
B - Brass fret pins, use on nylon, gut and metal strings
Bn - Brass fret pins, narrow groove, use on nylon, gut, and metal strings less than .032 oad
S - Small stop, use on wrapped strings less than .055"
M - Medium stop, use on wrapped strings .055" - .090"
L - Large stop, use on wrapped strings .090" to .130"
The Truitt Sharping Lever Guarantee
These levers are given a 5-year replacement guarantee for any part of or the entire original lever where mechanical failure occurs. If the levers have been modified by the installer or harp owner, this guarantee is void. All products are individually hand assembled and fitted. If any product arrives damaged, let me know and I will replace it immediately.
Price $13.50
Truitt Sharping Levers currently cost $13.50 each.
Price includes free: 2 attachment screws per lever and, upon request, a Torx (star) L-wrench for each harp set.
First-time installers will receive free one set of illustrated instructions; one 5/64" bit; one 3-48 hand tap, and a wing-handle driver
Discounts
Discounts are cumulative (we keep track of the number of purchases you have made).
Purchase of 1 to 150 levers --- basic price.
151 - 300 levers -- discount $0.25
301 - 500 levers -- discount $0.50
501 - 1000 levers -- discount $0.75
Over 1000 levers purchased -- discount $1.00
Tools and extra parts available.
Drill bit 5/64" -- $2.00 ea
Hand tap 3-48 plug -- $6.25 ea
Torx L-wrench #6 (1-1/2") -- $1.95 ea
Wing-handle Torx #6 driver (3-1/4") -- $3.95 ea
Torx plastic thicker-handle 5" long driver #6 -- $6.50 ea
Extra Parts:
Stop (gold-plated) -- $2.25 ea
Fret (gold-plated brass) -- $2.25 ea
Fret (delrin) -- $0.80 ea
Attachment screws -- $0.15 ea
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