yorks5stringer Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, casapete said: I’ve used a Snark clip on tuner for years with no problems, and without one comment ever from band or audience member. As mentioned above I have it fitted so that it’s hidden behind the headstock of my Fender. My reasons for using it are these - 1. Unlike a pedal tuner, I don’t need two leads to use it onstage with my band. 2. Unlike a pedal tuner, it doesn’t potentially degrade my signal to my amp. 3. Unlike a pedal tuner, I can tune anywhere onstage, (or even off) with no need to use a lead. 4. It was £10 and I’m a skinflint. 😄 No snarky comments about your tuner from other musicians then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I have a rack tuner and a pedal tuner (because I don't always bring my rack), and when I can't or don't want to bring either one i love to use a clip-on. I have several laying around: the tiny D'Addario (really stealthy, and accurate), a very similar Planet Waves (that drains batteries like there's no tomorrow) and my favourite: two fantastic TC Unitunes. I just leave them in the gigbags and cases I use most, so I never miss. I agree they can look silly , but that doesn't bother me at all. I just wish the clip would open far and wide enough to fit on my headless Status basses as well! But then again, they're called headstock tuners for a reason I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 13 hours ago, yorks5stringer said: I feel your pain seeing them stuck out on the edge of the headstock, I go 'stealth' and attach mine the other way around so all you see is the clip on the headstock and all the gubbins are on the reverse side. I pull the fascia up 45 degrees, tune and then flick it back down so it lies parallel to the back of the headstock. This. And to the untrained eye of an audience member, the visible part of the clip could easily be mistaken for another tuning peg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 I actually have a rack mounted tuner but, because I have an AI Clarus that is tiny, the rackmounted thing is unbalanced and looks peculiar. I may just start using my ears like we used to in the olden days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 21 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: No snarky comments about your tuner from other musicians then? Nah, think the tuners are quite commonplace, even with some respected pro users so most people are over it now. 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Bilbo said: I actually have a rack mounted tuner but, because I have an AI Clarus that is tiny, the rackmounted thing is unbalanced and looks peculiar. I may just start using my ears like we used to in the olden days. I remember pre tuner days well! Still got my first one too, a Korg GT6 bought by an ex girlfriend for me as a Christmas present c1979. Still works fine, and can be used in-line too. Big dial and meter, groovy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 A double bass real low B is not frightening the Peterson StroboClip HD... And it's where my clip on tuner stands on my Leduc U-Contrebasse 6 EUB, so, easy to catch with the eye and not bothering anyone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I don't like the look of a clip on tuner during a performance. Ok if the gubbins are hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) I only use a clip on tuner if I'm too lazy to use my pedal. I prefer a pedal as it can double up as a mute pedal. I don't like, or rate, clip on tuners to be honest. I don't find them accurate and they look naff. Edited December 24, 2020 by Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 On 23/12/2020 at 17:34, Bilbo said: Is it just me that hates them? Not the artefact per se, just the way they look when left on the instrument headstock when thee instrument is being played. Icky. You are certainly not alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I have the almost cheapest one from Thomann and am generally happy with it. I don't expect miracles, and prefer to tune with harmonics. But I agree it's a bad idea to leave it on all the time, and would take it off if playing live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I like the clipless version of the NS micro tuner, it mounts on one of the tuner screws on the back of the headstock. It's attached all the time, no separate items to misplace on dark stages, and I like the convenience of that. It wouldn't be good for someone with a few different basses in rotation, but I have one electric bass that comes out to gigs so it's perfect for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 It could be worse, you could have the Gibson Robot Tuners installed and curse them for their permanent auto-tuning and retuning and retuning again and again whenever you make a slight vibrato or bend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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