Detail 01
440Hz, keyed to A
Concert-pitch standard. On guitar it matches the 5th fret of the low E, or the open A string an octave down.
Product detailSKU #1274034478735
D'AddarioTuning Fork - A440 A
Sale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pitch reference that needs no batteries and never drifts. For players tuning by ear, and for anyone who wants a fixed A440 to check gear against.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ear training and learning to hear beats against a reference pitch
- Orchestra and band rooms where an electronic tuner is impractical
- Checking whether a clip-on tuner has drifted off calibration
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a fast visual readout string by string
- Loud rooms — the tone is quiet and easily buried
- Anyone tuning to a non-440 reference like 432Hz or A415
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Chrome-plated steel
Steel holds its frequency across years and temperature swings. Plating resists rust from hand sweat and case humidity.
Detail 03
Molded ergonomic handle
Gives you a grip that won't damp the tines, so the tone rings longer before dying out.
Detail 04
Color-coded O-rings
Identifies the pitch at a glance if you keep more than one fork in the same bag.
Detail 05
Single fixed key
One pitch only. You tune the A and then tune every other string by ear from it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Strike it on your knee or a soft surface — hard surfaces dent tines and dull the tone
- 02Hold the handle to your bridge, headstock or a table to hear it clearly
- 03No electronics, no display, no case — it is the fork alone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I use a tuning fork to tune a guitar?
Strike it, press the handle against the guitar body or headstock so the wood amplifies it, then tune your open A string until the beating between the two pitches disappears.
02Does it work for bass?
Yes. It gives you A440; tune your bass A string to the pitch two octaves below it, or match harmonics.
03Will it ever go out of tune?
No. The pitch comes from the steel's physical dimensions, so it stays at 440Hz indefinitely unless a tine gets bent or dented.
04Why buy this instead of a clip-on tuner?
It needs no battery, cannot lose calibration, and trains your ear. A clip-on is faster and easier in a noisy room.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency
- 440Hz
1 detailsPlayability
- Key
- A
4 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Chrome-plated steel
- Color
- A440 A
- Body Finish
- Chrome plated
- Finish
- Chrome plated
5 detailsOther
- Product Type
- Tuning fork
- Instrument Compatibility
- Guitar, bass, band instruments, orchestra instruments
- O Rings
- Color-coded
- Model
- PWTF-A
- Handle
- Molded ergonomic