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Vintage Tuning Forks 5″ A-Pitch Brass Steel ~ 4¾″ C-Pitch Steel, Made in Germany

$ 12.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Both forks are very good with no cracks, dents or filings to affect the tuning sound.
  • Key: A & C
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Type: Tremolo

    Description

    [1]
    A-pitch steel tuning fork
    with a brass ball on the handle, this rare fork is marked “A” “International Pitch” that was established in 1939 for the 440-hertz concert frequency. One hertz is the same as one cycle per second. It is 5″ long, in good condition with no chips, dents or modifications.
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    2]
    C-pitch steel tuning fork
    made in Germany. Marked “C” international pitch and “Germany”, it is 4¾″ long. The polished steel is in good condition with no chips, dents or modifications to affect the tuning sound.
    My great-grandmother was a country doctor and may have used a tuning fork like these to detect bone fractures. The tuning fork will produce a sharp pain if there is a fracture in the bone.
    Securely packaged, shipped First Class mail with tracking in one business day with an email notice at time of shipment.
    Aye, Allen