2 left thumbs Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 have been using a boss tu2 for years which i've been perfectly happy with. my problem is, as it's got older the little dot that represents a sharp note has become less visible. yeah ok then [b]as I've[/b] got older it's become less visible. (will try to add picture i borrowed from the internet for anyone unfamiliar) ideally what i would like is a tuner where the colour of the display changes for natural or sharp but a doubt such a thing exists ? ? ? ? have tried looking on the internet, the best tuner can find for visibility looks like it could be this one http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories-c2/tuners-c51/pedal-tuner-c489/stagg-stagg-auto-chromatic-floor-pedal-guitar-tuner-p7817/s7859?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=stagg-auto-chromatic-floor-pedal-guitar-tuner-ptu-c8&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=CKPy8eLM7MwCFe8W0wodRbsMAg it's not a vanity thing, i need glasses for reading and anything up close. when wearing glasses anything at distance is a complete blur i nearly broke my shin walking into something not in my direct field of vision while wearing glasses so recommendations please for pedal tuners only, must be reliable and highly visible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Not tried the Stagg but it's hard to beat the Polytune for readability: http://youtu.be/v41aNTTs_VI The Polytune mini is just as readable too, but if readability takes precedence over size, get the full sized one! I have a Polytune Mini Noir that I want to upgrade to the v2 for the new strobe mode, if you're after a mini one and not bothered about strobe mode I'll do you a deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) You could try a Planet Waves CT04. It has a really easy to read display and is true bypass. Edited May 22, 2016 by spyder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinArto Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 [quote name='spyder' timestamp='1463908372' post='3054810'] You could try a Planet Waves CT04. It has a really easy to read display [/quote] Until the blanking plate on the fascia comes loose and starts to rotate and it tells you you've tuned to H... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Korg's DT10 and the current PitchBlack's are pretty good and easy to read, though the DT10's were always so bright you couldn't look at them for too long before the LED's burned themselves into your retina, especially at gigs! Depends on your budget, if you can afford a Polytune, then get one. Edited May 22, 2016 by Skybone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I use a Snark pedal tuner. Clearest display I've seen on a tuner. Sturdy metal casing, actually detects a low B accurately and easily (unlike our guitarists' much more expensive Korg Pitch-blacks) and inexpensive too. Couldn't recommend it more highly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I really like the PolyTune for clarity of display. Has relegated my TU-2 to the spares bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Important for me is that the Polytune and the Pitchblack both display '#' when needed rather than the TU2s little dot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 left thumbs Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) thanks for the replies, budget is not really relevant, being able to see the display clearly is the main priority. and i could probably deal with tuning to H as long as i can tell if it's sharp or natural the polytune and pitchblack both show the sharp more clearly than the boss and i reckon i could probably get by with either, but realistically my eyes ain't gonna better, and i could end up needing to replace it in a few years time as far as i can tell the korg dt10 has a little dot like the boss the snark's display looks nice and big, the way you can see the parts of the display, that aren't lit up in the picture below. makes me wonder if it could cause me problems in bright light ? same applies to the planet waves if i take my glasses off and look at the picture below the one i can see the clearest is the 2nd left it's a monoprice brand, which looks identical to a modtone tuner, the stagg tuner i linked in 1st post and also a warwick branded tuner [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_rocktuner_pt_2_black.htm"]http://www.thomann.d..._pt_2_black.htm[/url] the reviews on thomann look pretty good, has anybody had any experience with the warwick rocktuner cheers tony tc electronic monoprice boss tu2 pitchblack pw ct04 korg dt10 snark Edited May 24, 2016 by 2 left thumbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 left thumbs Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 [attachment=219928:tuners.jpg] picture hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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