These are hand made jacks, the same ones I use in my instruments. The bodies are made from premium quarter sawn Swiss pear wood for French jacks, or European beech for Italian jacks. The tongues are crafted from holly. The plectrum mortice is punched at approximately a 4 degree angle. Axle pins are nickle plated steel. Springs are .012" brass wire. Brass wire is used instead of boar bristle for several reasons - it doesn't get eaten by insects as boar bristle does, its tension can be adjusted easily, it does not wear out, and if something untoward should happen, it is easily replaced. The jacks come fully assembled and tested but without dampers, and are fully guaranteed. Longer body lengths are available to order.

Specifications are -

French: .133" X .5" X 7", plectrum mortice is .5" from top of jack for 8', .875" for 4' jack; pear wood body, holly tongue, brass wire spring.

Italian: .1875" X .5" X 5", plectrum mortice is .5" from top of jack; European beech body, holly tongue, brass wire spring.

Morticed for either Delrin or quill plectra, please specify.

Shipping: Quantities up to 200 or less will usually ship within a week depending on my stock; bulk orders may take six to eight weeks, depending on my schedule. Shipping can be via parcel post, UPS or FedEx, prepaid.

Special orders: Selected dimensions (overall length, and position of plectrum mortice) can be altered by request, at an additional charge. Please inquire.