Detail 01
440Hz, key of A
The standard concert pitch reference. Everything else gets tuned by ear relative to this single note.
Product detailSKU #1274034478595
D'AddarioTuning Fork - A440 E
Sale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Chrome-plated steel tuning fork pitched at A440. A no-battery pitch reference for tuning by ear, checking intonation, and ear training.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and band players tuning to a fixed A440 reference
- Teachers drilling pitch matching without electronics
- Acoustic tuning where a battery tuner is impractical
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want per-string readout instead of one pitch
- Anyone tuning to alternate references like A442 or A415
- Loud stages where a fork is inaudible
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.
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Chrome-plated steel
Steel holds pitch stability; the plating resists corrosion from hand contact and humidity.
Detail 03
Molded ergonomic handle
Easier to grip and strike consistently, and gives you a place to hold without damping the tines.
Detail 04
Color-coded O-rings
Quick visual identification of pitch if you carry more than one fork in a case.
Detail 05
Fits guitar, bass, band and orchestral instruments
It's a pitch source, not an instrument-specific device, so the same fork works across your whole setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Strike on your knee or a soft surface, never on a hard edge that damages the tines.
- 02Touch the handle base to the instrument body or your ear to hear it clearly.
- 03Tuning from one reference note requires ear training; this does not replace a chromatic tuner.
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 to the guitar body or bring it to your ear, then match your A string to that pitch. Tune the other strings from there.
02Why 440Hz?
A440 is the standard concert pitch reference that orchestras and most manufactured instruments are built and tuned around.
03Does a tuning fork go out of tune?
Steel forks hold their pitch over long periods. Dents or bends in the tines from hard strikes are the main risk to accuracy.
04Can I use this instead of an electronic tuner?
Yes, if you can tune by ear. It gives you one accurate note, and you tune everything else relative to it.
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 E
- 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