Camac Levers
Although Mikel Sharping Levers are works perfectly and having great performance but Camac Levers are even excellent quality and expensive as well. More then 90% of Mikel Harps are ordered with Mikel Sharping Levers. However few people, when it comes to deciding which lever to select, are indecisive and afraid to try new levers and finally they recommend Camac Lever. So we still keeping offer of Camac Sharping Levers to be fitted.
Comparison Camac Levers vs Mikel Levers
Camac Levers |
Mikel Levers | |
Working Principle | CAM system, straight movement of pushing pin to pinch the string | No Cam, circular movement of pushing pin to pinch the string |
Design | Complicated because of CAM | Very Simple and no CAM |
Price | US$ 10 to 20 per lever | only US$ 5 to US$ 5.5 |
Installation | 2 Screw Installation, slightly difficult to install but extra grip at harmonic curve | 1 Screw installation, easy to install but yet enough grip at harmonic curve |
Regulation | Supper easy to regulate, no adjustement in levers | Slightly Less easy to regulate, Need to adjust each lever at mid and lower range according to string guages |
Material | Brass and Zinc (highly corrosion resistant) | Steel (highly corrosion resistant) |
Finish | Coated with chrome, nickel or gold plated | No Coating, Simply polished |
Life Span | Unlimited, almost no wear and tear impact under normal use | Unlimited, almost no wear and tear impact under normal use |
Accidental damage protection | likely to break when harp fell down at lever side | Likely to bend (not break) when harp fell down at lever side |
Looks and feel | Looks more beautiful and feels smooth when touch | comparitively less beautiful and feels smooth when touch |
Availability | Need to order Camac Harp directly, delivery time is unknown | Need to order Mikel Harps directly, delivered in 7-12 days worldwide |