treyhaislip
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Looking to add a tuner to my pedal board, what do you all recommend?
Thanks!
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Best Pedal Tuner
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allbutromeo
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I use a TC Electronics PolyTune. You can tune each string idividually or strum all six and tune them all at once. And it's true bypass.
I use a TC Electronics PolyTune. You can tune each string idividually or strum all six and tune them all at once. And it's true bypass.
treyhaislip
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Thanks for the info! Just looked up the Polytune and it looks like a good tuner!
Thanks for the info! Just looked up the Polytune and it looks like a good tuner!
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
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Go Go Pedal Tuner. It has the feature I value most.....large screen and it changes color when you're in tune.
Go Go Pedal Tuner. It has the feature I value most.....large screen and it changes color when you're in tune.
Snake Aces
Singlecut Slut
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I need to invest in a solid tuner pedal myself as my old one just gave out. True bypass and accuracy are really my only concerns.
I need to invest in a solid tuner pedal myself as my old one just gave out. True bypass and accuracy are really my only concerns.
hydro
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I am a big fan of the Korg Pitchblack. It has a HUGE display which makes it a great stage tuner for old blind b&stards like me. It also has a 9V DC out so it won't cost you a power plug. Very durable, very ergonomic. Also it mutes the output when you pop it so the audience doesn't hear you tune and also it works as a nice kill/mute switch.
I am a big fan of the Korg Pitchblack. It has a HUGE display which makes it a great stage tuner for old blind b&stards like me. It also has a 9V DC out so it won't cost you a power plug. Very durable, very ergonomic. Also it mutes the output when you pop it so the audience doesn't hear you tune and also it works as a nice kill/mute switch.
Lazarus1140
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I retired my Peterson due to its inferior jacks and am now using the TC Electronic Polytune. I use it in strobe mode.
I retired my Peterson due to its inferior jacks and am now using the TC Electronic Polytune. I use it in strobe mode.
Boogie Bill
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I used a Boss TU-2 for years, but then switched to a TU-3. The 2 was fine on a dark stage, but the display isn't bright enough for sunlight. The 3 has a brighter display and is more accurate, but seems to require a bit more time because of that fineness. And an even brighter display would help, too.
For setting intonation, I use one of then first edition Strobe Stomps.
Bill
I used a Boss TU-2 for years, but then switched to a TU-3. The 2 was fine on a dark stage, but the display isn't bright enough for sunlight. The 3 has a brighter display and is more accurate, but seems to require a bit more time because of that fineness. And an even brighter display would help, too.
For setting intonation, I use one of then first edition Strobe Stomps.
Bill
St_Genesius
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The Polytune is, imo, pretty much perfect, but since I don't always plug into a pedal board, I find myself actually using a couple of cheap Snark clip-on tuners more often. They're not QUITE as accurate, and certainly not as fancy, but they're...y'know...there.
The Polytune is, imo, pretty much perfect, but since I don't always plug into a pedal board, I find myself actually using a couple of cheap Snark clip-on tuners more often. They're not QUITE as accurate, and certainly not as fancy, but they're...y'know...there.
Nacho8807
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Quick question about the Polytune, is there a quick, intuitive way to switch between tunings? I would love to use one, but since I play in 3 different tunings, I'm not sure it would really save me any time.
To answer the OP, I have used a TU-2 for years. If it ever gives out, I'd like to replace it with the Pitchblack or Polytune though. Take that for what you will.
Quick question about the Polytune, is there a quick, intuitive way to switch between tunings? I would love to use one, but since I play in 3 different tunings, I'm not sure it would really save me any time.
To answer the OP, I have used a TU-2 for years. If it ever gives out, I'd like to replace it with the Pitchblack or Polytune though. Take that for what you will.
briggleman
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Great recommendations are already in this thread.... the Polytune by TC, the Pitchblack by Korg, and the Boss TU-3. I have found the Peterson tuners too..... ACCURATE...for my use on a pedal board. They are great for fine, very fine tuning for intonation and bedroom tuning. Another pedal board tuner that I still own and like is the Hardwire HT-2, its the older version, one string at a time. The newer version will do what the Polytune does, all strings at once. The HT-2 Hardwire is a little larger than the Polytune, Boss, and Korg, however it is solid and I just like the tuning display. Its very accurate and I can use it for intonation, however its fast to grab the note and tune with. If I was really going to have a bench tuner, it would be the Peterson.
The one I do not see mentioned so far is the Sonic Research ST-200. I have never used one but the demos seem to suggest it is the fastest, extremely accurate, and could be used on a pedal board and bench.
Let us know which one makes the final cut. OH, the mention of the little SNARK clip on is a must have in your gig bag. Great, I mean great, little clip on tuners with fantastic accuracy. I think I have one in every acoustic guitar case and in my go to solid bodies!
Brad
Great recommendations are already in this thread.... the Polytune by TC, the Pitchblack by Korg, and the Boss TU-3. I have found the Peterson tuners too..... ACCURATE...for my use on a pedal board. They are great for fine, very fine tuning for intonation and bedroom tuning. Another pedal board tuner that I still own and like is the Hardwire HT-2, its the older version, one string at a time. The newer version will do what the Polytune does, all strings at once. The HT-2 Hardwire is a little larger than the Polytune, Boss, and Korg, however it is solid and I just like the tuning display. Its very accurate and I can use it for intonation, however its fast to grab the note and tune with. If I was really going to have a bench tuner, it would be the Peterson.
The one I do not see mentioned so far is the Sonic Research ST-200. I have never used one but the demos seem to suggest it is the fastest, extremely accurate, and could be used on a pedal board and bench.
Let us know which one makes the final cut. OH, the mention of the little SNARK clip on is a must have in your gig bag. Great, I mean great, little clip on tuners with fantastic accuracy. I think I have one in every acoustic guitar case and in my go to solid bodies!
Brad
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PFDarkside
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I have a Korg Pitch Black Poly Portable, huge display and accurate tuning for mono, poly or precise strobe for setting intonation.
And a snark headstock, since it's always there...
I have a Korg Pitch Black Poly Portable, huge display and accurate tuning for mono, poly or precise strobe for setting intonation.
And a snark headstock, since it's always there...
Johtosotku
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I don't know if it's the best, but I've liked my Polytune so far.
I don't know if it's the best, but I've liked my Polytune so far.
allbutromeo
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I used to use mine with three different tunings and never had a problem.
I used to use mine with three different tunings and never had a problem.
