1970 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I need to replace my dead Boss TU-2 tuner.[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Should I get the same again or is there something better out there?[/font][/color] Edited July 14, 2015 by 1970 Quote
discreet Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I know some people prefer a pedal, but have you tried a headstock tuner? I wouldn't use anything else. Quote
ambient Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 [quote name='1970' timestamp='1436883774' post='2821686'] link to a good one? [/quote] The new TC Electronic, excellently good. Quote
1970 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Posted July 14, 2015 Probably am looking for a pedal but I have to say that's an impressive bit of kit for £35!! Quote
0175westwood29 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 i use a boss tu-3 built like a brick......well you get the idea andy Quote
LiamPodmore Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I use a TU-2 but if i had to get another now i'd probably go with the Polytune or Polytune Mini, depending on board space. Liam Quote
sifi2112 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) You could go for a Zoom MS60-B as you get loads of effects plus a tuner ... I got a Harley Benton tuner from Thomann for £12 & I think it's great even tracks my low A ... is it super accurate ? Dunno but I can't tell .... actually selling all my pedals except this one ! Edited July 14, 2015 by sifi2112 Quote
paul_5 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I use one of these: http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Aroma-RT-08-Metal-Stomp-Tuner/MRL Really, really big display, which comes in handy. Quote
ezbass Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 A lot of love for the Korg Pitch Black on BC, myself included. Quote
Bobthedog Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I have the TC Polytune pedal and clip on. Both great bits of kit. Beware of some headstock tuners, two others I have don't work so well on a low B. I love the Polytunes because of the accuracy of the strobe setting Quote
discreet Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) [quote name='1970' timestamp='1436883774' post='2821686'] link to a good one? [/quote] I use this, the D'Addario/Planet Waves Micro Headstock Tuner. It's tiny. You can hardly see it from the front of the bass, the LED display is easily visible on dark stages and you don't have to have your bass plugged in as it works by sensing vibrations through the headstock. Also you don't need any extra floor or board space, it can stay fitted to the bass at all times, and doesn't need extra leads or cables. Plus they are less than twelve quid, so I have one for each of my basses. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Waves-PW-CT-12-Micro-Headstock/dp/B005FKF1PY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436901416&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+headstock+tuner"]http://www.amazon.co...headstock+tuner[/url] I've also ordered the Joyo version (£9) so I'll do a little review of that when it arrives. Edited July 14, 2015 by discreet Quote
ordep Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Sonic research turbo tuner. best I owned and I tried almost all of them (including peterson) expensive but worth every penny because of its accuracy and durability. Quote
BigBassBob Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I second the Sonic Research Turbo Tuner. Best tuner I've ever owned; it tracks fast, it's true bypass and it's EXTREMELY accurate. Its biggest flaw is its display but they're releasing a new model this year I believe; the ST 300. Quote
Thunderbird Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1436895613' post='2821851'] A lot of love for the Korg Pitch Black on BC, myself included. [/quote] This I have tried other makes of tuner pedal such as BOSS, TC and a few cheaper ones and find the KORG best nice big display easy to use and you can power an effects pedal from it also Quote
Thunderbird Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1436901471' post='2821934'] I use this, the D'Addario/Planet Waves Micro Headstock Tuner. It's tiny. You can hardly see it from the front of the bass, the LED display is easily visible on dark stages and you don't have to have your bass plugged in as it works by sensing vibrations through the headstock. Also you don't need any extra floor or board space, it can stay fitted to the bass at all times, and doesn't need extra leads or cables. Plus they are less than twelve quid, so I have one for each of my basses. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Waves-PW-CT-12-Micro-Headstock/dp/B005FKF1PY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436901416&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+headstock+tuner"]http://www.amazon.co...headstock+tuner[/url] I've also ordered the Joyo version (£9) so I'll do a little review of that when it arrives. [/quote] Have tried headstock tuners in the past and found them to be crap but this one looks good, heres a nice review of it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4hi_SI3Lvs Quote
Muppet Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I have a Polytune Mini, Korg Pitchblack, two Korg headstock tuners and two NS micro tuners. I find myself using the NS micro exclusively now, due to it's size and I find it's very accurate. Quote
1970 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 Pitch black looks good, but I think I'll grab a TU-3 because you can also use it as a splitter into 2 amps, which is useful for studio and messing around with amps. Will probably grab a TC clip-on for around the house too - they look awesome. thanks all... Quote
discreet Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Wait, aren't you the guy who asked for advice before, and then just did what you were going to do anyway..? Quote
CamdenRob Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) [quote name='1970' timestamp='1436949262' post='2822208'] Will probably grab a TC clip-on for around the house too - they look awesome. [/quote] I was impressed with mine until I somehow managed to switch it to disco strobe mode at rehearsal on Monday... Need to figure out how to set it back how it was because the mode its now stuck in is utterly useless. Edited July 15, 2015 by CamdenRob Quote
Bobthedog Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1436956866' post='2822278'] I was impressed with mine until I somehow managed to switch it to disco strobe mode at rehearsal on Monday... Need to figure out how to set it back how it was because the mode its now stuck in is utterly useless. [/quote] I did that the other day. Try pressing the same button twice. That worked for me (I think!) Quote
1970 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1436954887' post='2822260'] Wait, aren't you the guy who asked for advice before, and then just did what you were going to do anyway..? [/quote] haha yes, I need to surround myself with sycophants who reinforce my opinions and actions... BUT hey I learnt about the clip on, so this thread has been A+ Quote
LewisK1975 Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 TU-3 for me. Depends on if you're looking for it to do more than just be a good tuner. I'd expect there to be plenty of YouTube vid demos for the most popular ones available. Wouldn't normally recommend youtube for forming an opinion but in this case there's no sound to judge..it's all visual. Quote
Cameronj279 Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I use the TC Polytune mini 2 and had no issues and anytime I'm out of tune it's been my own fault and not the tuners! Quote
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