Ball&Chain
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Im looking for recommendations for guitar tuners that are accurate enough for setting intonation. All Standard Plug in, Software or Web Based suggestions are welcome.
Tuner for setting intonation
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Just Ultimate Slacker
Re: Tuner for setting intonation
while not as "good" as a strobe, my Korg DT-7 has always been excellent.
while not as "good" as a strobe, my Korg DT-7 has always been excellent.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Tuner for setting intonation
i find any tuner of a respectable brand works fine for intonation.
just make sure youre doing the procedure right.
i find any tuner of a respectable brand works fine for intonation.
just make sure youre doing the procedure right.
Lazarus1140
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Re: Tuner for setting intonation
Peterson StroboStomp
Peterson StroboStomp
misterwhizzy
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Re: Tuner for setting intonation
Is the procedure just tune the string, check the twelfth fret, adjust saddle, repeat?
Is the procedure just tune the string, check the twelfth fret, adjust saddle, repeat?
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Skaforlifeologist
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i always check the 12th fret harmonic against the 12th fretted note for accuracy, since they're closer than the 12th vs. open strings.
i always check the 12th fret harmonic against the 12th fretted note for accuracy, since they're closer than the 12th vs. open strings.
Re: Tuner for setting intonation
I use the cheap korg ga-30. I have tested it and it will catch if I move it out intentionally. I was taught to tune the 12th harmonic dead on. Then fret the 12th and adjust if required. Repeat. Strum just hard enough for a solid note. Give 4 or 5 tests before you adjust. Make sure it is consistently off or you will be chasing your tail.
I use the cheap korg ga-30. I have tested it and it will catch if I move it out intentionally. I was taught to tune the 12th harmonic dead on. Then fret the 12th and adjust if required. Repeat. Strum just hard enough for a solid note. Give 4 or 5 tests before you adjust. Make sure it is consistently off or you will be chasing your tail.
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MonkeyDungologist
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that's what i do, you'll hear it if it's really out
if my open string and 12th fret harmonic weren't in tune i'd be worried ; ]
that's what i do, you'll hear it if it's really out
if my open string and 12th fret harmonic weren't in tune i'd be worried ; ]
ErikH
Well-known member
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12th fret is fine and dandy, but not 100% accurate due to the design of the guitar and neck relief. Using the 12th harmonic leaves all that out. There is a better way and I can hear a difference in my guitars since incorporating it on all my guitars.
Read this post: https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showpost.php?p=1608816&postcount=12
And read the rest of the thread as well. But for the love of God, do not bump it to the top, mmmk? LOL
12th fret is fine and dandy, but not 100% accurate due to the design of the guitar and neck relief. Using the 12th harmonic leaves all that out. There is a better way and I can hear a difference in my guitars since incorporating it on all my guitars.
Read this post: https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showpost.php?p=1608816&postcount=12
And read the rest of the thread as well. But for the love of God, do not bump it to the top, mmmk? LOL
Boogie Bill
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Re: Tuner for setting intonation
I have about 12 tuners, LOL! Two TU-2s, a TU-12H, three Korg CA-30s, a Peterson Guitar Tuner from the 70's, three Planet Waves' Strobe Picks, an old Banana guitar tuner, a couple of pitch pipes, and some tuning forks--and probably a couple of others that I can't remember.
Lately, I've been using my original Peterson Strobostomp for intonation work. The Boss tuners simply are not accurate enough--even the little Korgs are better. The old Peterson guitar tuner works well, too.
Good luck!
Bill
I have about 12 tuners, LOL! Two TU-2s, a TU-12H, three Korg CA-30s, a Peterson Guitar Tuner from the 70's, three Planet Waves' Strobe Picks, an old Banana guitar tuner, a couple of pitch pipes, and some tuning forks--and probably a couple of others that I can't remember.
Lately, I've been using my original Peterson Strobostomp for intonation work. The Boss tuners simply are not accurate enough--even the little Korgs are better. The old Peterson guitar tuner works well, too.
Good luck!
Bill
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
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I just browsed Peterson's models, and had no idea they offered such a high end tuner. Check this thing out! Can you imagine spending this kind of money on a tuner? I wonder how many they sell per year?
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peterson-Strobe-Center-5000II-Tuner?sku=210015
I just browsed Peterson's models, and had no idea they offered such a high end tuner. Check this thing out! Can you imagine spending this kind of money on a tuner? I wonder how many they sell per year?
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peterson-Strobe-Center-5000II-Tuner?sku=210015
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
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^^ what the hell
i know i sell a lot of gibsons but at some point it's like...a tool is a tool.
^^ what the hell
i know i sell a lot of gibsons but at some point it's like...a tool is a tool.
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HeadBanginologist
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i use the tuner in my friends pro tools LE rig...it's very accurate, and a pain in the butt (in a good way)
i use the tuner in my friends pro tools LE rig...it's very accurate, and a pain in the butt (in a good way)
Sporky McGuffin
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The Turbotuner is worth a look too - I find it much easier to read than the Petersons.
The Turbotuner is worth a look too - I find it much easier to read than the Petersons.
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The Peterson tuner is actually very easy to read, but I will say that the first time I looked at it I was confused a bit. I've had two strobo-stomps (the blue one and now the silver one) and the accuracy is unmatched by any other pedalboard tuner.
As for setting intonation, I always check open->12th - then also 3rd->15th, 5th->17th. It's not always perfect but using different points gives you the ability to make very fine adjustments, and it's just as easy to do as using the open->12th, am I obsessive or what?
The Peterson tuner is actually very easy to read, but I will say that the first time I looked at it I was confused a bit. I've had two strobo-stomps (the blue one and now the silver one) and the accuracy is unmatched by any other pedalboard tuner.
As for setting intonation, I always check open->12th - then also 3rd->15th, 5th->17th. It's not always perfect but using different points gives you the ability to make very fine adjustments, and it's just as easy to do as using the open->12th, am I obsessive or what?
Sporky McGuffin
New member
Re: Tuner for setting intonation
The Turbo Tuner is more accurate - 0.02 cents vs 0.1 cents. And having used both the TT is far, far easier to read - which is why I bought that not the Strobostomp.
The Turbo Tuner is more accurate - 0.02 cents vs 0.1 cents. And having used both the TT is far, far easier to read - which is why I bought that not the Strobostomp.
Ball&Chain
Active member
Re: Tuner for setting intonation
Here is a nice little vs with the strobo and turbo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bY9H7ec6_0
Here is a nice little vs with the strobo and turbo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bY9H7ec6_0
