Boss TU-2 Tuner pedal bypass question

[TSE]

Even though this pedal does nothing but help you tune your guitar, because it is not true bypass, do you think it affects your tone in ANY way at all? Come to think of it, what exactly happens to your signal if you run any pedals in front of your amp that are not true bypass? Will the signal be affected to a greater extent if you increase the number of these pedals?

 

[trevorus]

Re: Boss TU-2 Tuner pedal bypass question

Even though this pedal does nothing but help you tune your guitar, because it is not true bypass, do you think it affects your tone in ANY way at all? Come to think of it, what exactly happens to your signal if you run any pedals in front of your amp that are not true bypass? Will the signal be affected to a greater extent if you increase the number of these pedals?

True bypass used to be very important, but most times, people cannot tell between true bypass and buffered bypass. I use a TU-2 and it sounds the same in or out of the circuit. At least to me.

 

[Mr 9finger]

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A lot of tuners out there will color your tone, and/or make you lose base or treble. The TU-2 doesn't do that as I've heard to my ears. Kind of like running a wah out front that isn't buffered or true bypassed.

It's actually good to have 1 or 2 pedals in the chain that are buffered, as it usually pushes you signal through harder so your signal isn't degraded a lot through your pedals. If fact, I'm w/ Rid on that fact that true bypass can be a lot of fancy BS.

If you're really that concerned about it. Get a TB 2 channel line selector. Run one line to your other amp/effects and the other line to your tuner. This will also allow you to mute while tuning.

 

[jeremy]

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if you run more than a few pedals you really want something with a good buffer. i usually run either no pedals or just one true bypass pedal and thats it. i used to run two, a dirt box and a tu2 but i swear that i can hear a difference and prefer the sound and feel without the buffer so i keep the tuner on top of the amp. im also usually only using two 12' cables. if you use more cable then a buffer becomes more important

 

[drew_half_empty]

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if you run more than a few pedals you really want something with a good buffer. i usually run either no pedals or just one true bypass pedal and thats it. i used to run two, a dirt box and a tu2 but i swear that i can hear a difference and prefer the sound and feel without the buffer so i keep the tuner on top of the amp. im also usually only using two 12' cables. if you use more cable then a buffer becomes more important

try the korg pitch black

I got it a couple weeks ago & it's probably the best tuner I've had thus far

 

[jeremy]

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ive had my tu2 forever and it serves me well. im quite happy without the buffer or a tuner inline but i may check one out just for giggles

 

[guitfiddle]

Re: Boss TU-2 Tuner pedal bypass question

TU-2 rules

Just set it last in your pedal chain, and it mutes when you tune plus the buffer makes the signal nice and hot at the amp.

I for one don't worry too much about true bypass...any tonal degredation can be compensated for at the amp.

 

[Bludave]

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True bypass used to be very important, but most times, people cannot tell between true bypass and buffered bypass. I use a TU-2 and it sounds the same in or out of the circuit. At least to me.

Same with me. I have 3 pedalboards & I use the TU2 on my home board. I can't hear any difference between on or off. Works fine.

 

[glassman]

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The Boss pedals have an almost transparent bypass buffer...almost. The bass rolloff is virtually unnoticable with only a few pedals chained together, but the effect could be noticable with more than 5 or so. Like guitfiddle says...it can be compensated for at the amp.

 

[jeremy]

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i disagree. im typically a guitar -> amp guy and used to use my tu2 in there as well with good quality cables. i noticed enough difference that i couldnt dial out that i dont do it any more. is there a big difference? no but enough for me not to do it

 

[Markk]

Re: Boss TU-2 Tuner pedal bypass question

try the korg pitch black

I got it a couple weeks ago & it's probably the best tuner I've had thus far

And it's true bypass

 

[TSE]

Re: Boss TU-2 Tuner pedal bypass question

Thank you all for the input, maybe I am too much of a perfectionist at times! I really want the most true, unaffected signal from guitar to amp, as if I am not using anything at all even though I have a couple pedals in front of my amp. I didn't know that buffered pedals kind of boost the signal in a way! Thanks.

 

[FretFire]

Re: Boss TU-2 Tuner pedal bypass question

Thank you all for the input, maybe I am too much of a perfectionist at times! I really want the most true, unaffected signal from guitar to amp, as if I am not using anything at all even though I have a couple pedals in front of my amp. I didn't know that buffered pedals kind of boost the signal in a way! Thanks.

If you want an unadulterated signal, you'll go guitar -> amp. A board full of true bypass pedals, and the cables that go along with them, will trim some top end off of your tone. Even with no pedals a long enough cable will knock off a bit of high end, if you want to get real picky. That's why many people suggest having a buffer or two in the mix to kick the signal in the nads again.

I personally think that we're getting pretty nitpicky at this level of tone-tweaking. Just think of the looks you'd get if you were playing a show and paused after a song to ask the crowd if they noticed any treble roll-off when your (insert pedal here) pedal was turned on - probably even from some of your bandmates :laugh2:.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

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Mine botheres me so I have it in a tuner loop.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

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Mine botheres me so I have it in a tuner loop.

Same here. Great for tuning, but definitely colours the heck out of your tone!

 

[Chickenwings]

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Cheap and absolutely no colouring your tone: a clip on headstock tuner. CHerub or Intelli both work great.