Just a few Strobostomp questions...

[Sorg]

1. Any special tricks when using this unit? I've just got mine. Should I use an open string or the overtone in the 12th freth? As a matter of fact there's a small difference between those two. Shouldn't those be exactly the same? Maybe there will be a difference if you don't hit the string exactly over the fret?

2. When I have tuned the guitar on the Peterson I used the Pod and noticed that all the strings were just 2-3 mms sharp off the centre compared to the Peterson. Is this just a proof of the Peterson's accuracy? And is the Pod tuner wrong? Both are set on 440 Hz.

3. I tune to D Standard. Should I use b2 or just normal setting and just have a "D" displayed on the display?

4. Should I use the EQU or GTR when I tune in D Standard?

 

[That90'sGuy]

Re: Just a few Strobostomp questions...

1. Any special tricks when using this unit? I've just got mine. Should I use an open string or the overtone in the 12th freth? As a matter of fact there's a small difference between those two. Shouldn't those be exactly the same? Maybe there will be a difference if you don't hit the string exactly over the fret?

Yes, the Peterson Strobostomp is extremely finicky. Here's the best way to get in tune: roll down the tone knob all the way, roll down the volume most of the way (the pedal is extremely sensitive so a low level signal helps). Flip to your neck pickup and pick the string open with your thumb around the 12th fret. Always remember to tune up, never down.

2. When I have tuned the guitar on the Peterson I used the Pod and noticed that all the strings were just 2-3 mms sharp off the centre compared to the Peterson. Is this just a proof of the Peterson's accuracy? And is the Pod tuner wrong? Both are set on 440 Hz.

Yes, the Peterson is incredibly more accurate than your POD and will show it. To prove to yourself why you bought it in the first place, tune up with the Strobostomp, hear how the chords ring out and then try tuning with the POD and compare. I guarantee the Strobostomp will sound a lot better now that the strings are perfectly tuned.

3. I tune to D Standard. Should I use b2 or just normal setting and just have a "D" displayed on the display?

I've tuned down before without changing a thing, shouldn't be an issue.

4. Should I use the EQU or GTR when I tune in D Standard?

I always have it set for GTR, never really messed with it.

 

[Sorg]

Re: Just a few Strobostomp questions...

Yes, the Peterson Strobostomp is extremely finicky. Here's the best way to get in tune: roll down the tone knob all the way, roll down the volume most of the way (the pedal is extremely sensitive so a low level signal helps). Flip to your neck pickup and pick the string open with your thumb around the 12th fret. Always remember to tune up, never down.


I always have it set for GTR, never really messed with it.

1. Ok, so 12th freth overtone is better than loose string? Have you ever noticed a small difference between the two?

2. It comes from the factory with EQU and not GTR. The manual says GTR is good for standard tuning and a one half step flat. So I guess EQU will be best then..

3. The manual says something about turning the volume knob down, but not the tone. Where did you get that from?

 

[Binnerscot]

Re: Just a few Strobostomp questions...

1. Ok, so 12th freth overtone is better than loose string? Have you ever noticed a small difference between the two?

2. It comes from the factory with EQU and not GTR. The manual says GTR is good for standard tuning and a one half step flat. So I guess EQU will be best then..

3. The manual says something about turning the volume knob down, but not the tone. Where did you get that from?

I would tune with open strings, then play a open G (or in your case an F) - its a good indicator of how your intonation is. If your intonation is good then you could tune either way with the same results.

Turning down the volume or the tone will reduce the signal a bit, the Strobostomp is really sensitive and reducing the signal will help you tune a little quicker. I leave everything wide open and don't have any problems tuning with really hot pups. I just pluck the strings lightly when tuning.

 

[Sorg]

Re: Just a few Strobostomp questions...

But why do you want to pluck the strings lightly when tuning if when playing you often pluck them harder?

 

[MartinSixStringCustoms]

Re: Just a few Strobostomp questions...

The Chris is absolutely correct. The Strobostomp is very finicky. That was one of the reasons I sold mine. Don't get me wrong, its a great tuner, but honestly, I'm just as happy with my Boss TU-2.

 

[Binnerscot]

Re: Just a few Strobostomp questions...

But why do you want to pluck the strings lightly when tuning if when playing you often pluck them harder?

Because the dynamics with which you pick do not change the tuning of the string...?

 

[Sorg]

Re: Just a few Strobostomp questions...

Because the dynamics with which you pick do not change the tuning of the string...?

Not so that you can hear it, but maybe the Strobostomp can detect some changes.

 

[Sorg]

Re: Just a few Strobostomp questions...

I'm a bit uncertain here.. Should I use GTR or EQU when I tune in standard tuning? They recommend GTR for standard tuning and a half step down. They say EQU is good for alternate tunings, but I'm not sure what they mean by that. Open string tunings and such?

Anyway, should I use EQU or GTR when I tune in D Standard? I've tried both and it's hard for me to tell which sounds best..