bode Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 I think I want add a tuner to my pedal board just to glance down for a quick confirmation. I still like my Boss TU 12 which I use before plugging in etc, but is another tuner going to give different results? Will I notice? I'm looking at a TU3 or maybe a polytune 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 I think mine’s a TU2… I’ve had it for years and find it great for initial tuning and a quick check mid-gig. I like the fact that it also mutes the signal when you kick it in… and also that you can take a power out, which I use for my Tech 21 pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 14, 2022 by Jus Lukin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) Doesnt one of the Boss tuners also work as a headphone amp IIRC? Might come in handy. My Bad - not the pedal one... Edited June 12, 2021 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I like the TC Polytune, smaller/less bulky than the TU2, works great and very easy to see (so great for my middle aged eyesight). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Get the same as whatever your guitarist uses. They are all very slightly different. Cut down on variables. The TU-3 is ok but it is a bit jumpy compared to the TU-2 or the Polytune. Or or do it properly and get a Petersen Strobostomp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I have never understood the need for a pedal tuner. I want my basses to be stable and one part is to learn the strings and how to set them to the tuning posts. Also bridge, saddle, tuners... I do have few tuners at home like Peterson SAM, and Korg MT-1200. But in my Mono gig bags I carry Ibanez MU40 tuner/metronomes. Small and functional. They do not take any space from the pedal boards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyt Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Pedal tuners are great at gigs. Sure your bass will probably stay in tune, but it’s great to be able to tune regularly without having to unplug. plus a pedal tuner can double up as a mute / kill switch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I have both a rack tuner and a tuner on the pedalboard (although it only house a switcher for different basses). It is useful to have the pedal tuner there, I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Peterson StroboStomp HD. Superb, if not pricey bit of kit. Very easy to read and a host of different tuning patterns to work with. Battery or mains powered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) On 13/06/2021 at 19:43, fretmeister said: Get the same as whatever your guitarist uses. They are all very slightly different. Cut down on variables. The TU-3 is ok but it is a bit jumpy compared to the TU-2 or the Polytune. Or or do it properly and get a Petersen Strobostomp Guitarists tune to me 😉 I've ruled out a strobe tuner. I would be spending far too much time trying to get it perfect. What would Jimi do on stage? https://youtu.be/H_1Vkkiv4AE?t=80 Edited June 15, 2021 by bode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I have a little Harley Benton space saver tuner on my board. I don't need it as such because I can use the tuner on my HX but I like having the instant mute switch with the tuner there and, when I set it up correctly, it will free up another valuable button on my Helix to do something else useful. I did a wedding gig last year with space at a premium and couldn't even have a tuner out so I use the free Boss tuning app on my phone and just didn't tweak tuning unless I heard something was off. One massive irritance for me, even in rehearsal, is guitarists who have to check their tuning all the bl00dy time. Either you've got hardware issues on your guitar or you're fussing over something. A guitar or bass should hold its tune for more than one song. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I had a TU2 for about 10 years until the output jack failed last year and I botched the repair. Picked up a Polytune 3 mini and I think it's better. Quicker to pick up the notes (including a B string) and a much brighter display. Always thought the TU2 was fine till I got that. I find the Polytune ability a bit of a gimmick when I use it with a guit*r though, I prefer doing it one at a time. I want to get a TC clip on tuner too now to have around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) On 16/06/2021 at 08:24, uk_lefty said: I have a little Harley Benton space saver tuner on my board. I don't need it as such because I can use the tuner on my HX but I like having the instant mute switch with the tuner there and, when I set it up correctly, it will free up another valuable button on my Helix to do something else useful. I'm currently going for the Helix method of pressing 'Action' and 'Page>' buttons together to access the Tuner/mute. It's not as instant as having a footswitch, but like you say - it's not something that's needed all the time so I don't think is a big deal to do (and pressing any footswitch disengages it), and it frees up a Helix footswitch and board space/wiring/power/potential added noise etc. of having a separate tuner pedal. But I suppose ideally I'd like to have backup for things like Tuner/Compressor/Preamp & DI in a live situation just in-case the Helix decides to stop working. I was thinking something like the Microbass 3, seems a lot to spend on a backup though. Anyway, back to the OP question: I'd recommend the Korg Pitchblack tuner pedals, they do the job well. Edited June 17, 2021 by SumOne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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