lowlandtrees Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I would like a good foot switch tuner for my quarter size DB. Was about to get a Boss tu2 but I have found that a lot of guitar tuners don t pick up the low E string. Anyone use a tu2? I have tried most of the clip on tuners but find that they don t last or I lose them or stand on them or I smash them off of the nearest wall..cos its their fault that I am not in tune!. I assume that they don t alter the signal to the amp? The main reasons that I want a foot switch is for stage use and for improving my arco. I am self taught (no teachers in this one horse one). Well I say that I am 2 years self taught but taking lots of advice from online folk like Geoff whatzisname on Youtube (a goldmine of info....highly recommend!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I use the TC Polytune 2, works a treat on all strings, however, I've not had a problem with a cheap clip-on placed on the bridge neither, but I do prefer the Polytune, which is battery operated, especially on stage with my fretless EB as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I use a korg pitch black pedal on stage and it picks up the E string no problem provided there isn't a load of noise coming through the monitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nada Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 The TU2 has been discontinued and is now the, errrm, TU3. I have no issues with using my TU3 for bass. Decent battery life too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 The TU2 works fine in my experience. But if your tuner is not capturing the E string try tuning at the octave harmonic on the E string. Most tuners will capture that note without problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywillard Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 TU3 user here too. Absolutely perfect with Evah Pirazzi Weichs and my Wilson K4 pickup. Never a problem reading the signal. Well built tuners too. Robust and good for the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKing Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 +1 for Korg Pitchblack, great tuner, clear display even under dodgy stage lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I've got a Peterson Stomp Classic strobe tuner, which I rate rather highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart3442 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Pitchblack, quicker, more accurate, longer battery life and crucially, doesn't suck your tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) iPhone app tuner before the gig and ear on the gig for me. I have a wee Sabine clip on tuner just in case and it picks up low strings harmonics really well. Uh, apologies, just realised this thread is ancient and nobody is looking for the advice any longer. Edited December 11, 2015 by Rabbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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