Chienmortbb Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 (edited) I have used several pedal board and clip on tuners and far and away the best for use on stage is the Zoom B1Four’s. It has two ways of showing the correct tuning but the LEDS are so fast and only need a glance. I realise this last night when I did a stripped brown rig, leaving my B2 Four at home and using the B1 Four on batteries. Easy to see even with out my glasses and so fast. At the price it is worth it for the tuner alone. Edited September 8 by Chienmortbb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthmw Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Erm, no? Hey if it works for you, it works. But best? Let's be real here. If you really want the best, the fastest and the most accurate, there's only one answer - Turbo Tuner ST-300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 18 minutes ago, mouthmw said: Erm, no? Hey if it works for you, it works. But best? Let's be real here. If you really want the best, the fastest and the most accurate, there's only one answer - Turbo Tuner ST-300. Come one, what about the Infinity Warp XXX-69++ Super Tune? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 I mean ideally I would like a guitar tech where I just pass them my bass and they pass me back one in tune, but it might be a bit odd when playing at church on a Sunday morning, so anything will probably work right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonK Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 14 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: I mean ideally I would like a guitar tech where I just pass them my bass and they pass me back one in tune, but it might be a bit odd when playing at church on a Sunday morning, so anything will probably work right? ...I tune the worship leaders guitar on a Sunday morning - if it goes out he turns around and hands it to me - I just feel a bit hard-done-by when he stamps on my foot before and after! In other news I use the TU-3S which was a minor upgrade to the TU-3 but saves a bit of pedal board space given I have a mute on my preamp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthmw Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: Come one, what about the Infinity Warp XXX-69++ Super Tune? Naaah, too high current draw. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bisby Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Get a korg pitchblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andruca Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 (edited) I own a (half rack space) Boss TU-50. Coolest one by far, blinding LEDs that work as a VUmeter when disengaged 🤘, visible from a mile away. Edited September 18 by andruca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barfly Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Peterson Strobostomp is great and it can double as a bludgeon when your guitarist turns on you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 On 08/09/2024 at 11:44, Chienmortbb said: I have used several pedal board and clip on tuners and far and away the best for use on stage is the Zoom B1Four’s. It has two ways of showing the correct tuning but the LEDS are so fast and only need a glance. I realise this last night when I did a stripped brown rig, leaving my B2 Four at home and using the B1 Four on batteries. Easy to see even with out my glasses and so fast. At the price it is worth it for the tuner alone. I have to say that IME the B1Four tuner is the mutts nuts! I tend to use a HX Stomp these days and find its tuner is not so good Sam x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 It's a great tuner, for sure, and LEDs perfect for dark stages. Best? No idea! But as a super easy to use bolt on to a compact and cheap multi-fx, what's not to like? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 20 hours ago, barfly said: Peterson Strobostomp is great and it can double as a bludgeon when your guitarist turns on you. Peterson is the gold standard and to be fair, even their app is brilliant. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 On 11/09/2024 at 11:45, mouthmw said: Erm, no? Hey if it works for you, it works. But best? Let's be real here. If you really want the best, the fastest and the most accurate, there's only one answer - Turbo Tuner ST-300. The B1 Four is instant. I am impressed if the Turbo Tuner is faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 1 hour ago, Chienmortbb said: The B1 Four is instant. They've found a way of overcoming Heisenberg's uncertainty principle? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 40 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: They've found a way of overcoming Heisenberg's uncertainty principle? I'm really not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie C Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 On 11/09/2024 at 12:50, LukeFRC said: I mean ideally I would like a guitar tech where I just pass them my bass and they pass me back one in tune, but it might be a bit odd when playing at church on a Sunday morning, so anything will probably work right? I have promised this to the rhythm guitarist in our band - when we make it, I'm hiring a guy who just follows us around, tuning our guitars. That includes church on Sundays. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 On 17/09/2024 at 23:39, barfly said: Peterson Strobostomp is great and it can double as a bludgeon when your guitarist turns on you. I've got the Mini version, which is great. In my experience, Strobe tuners are better at giving you a sense of how quickly I'm tuning, not just how far off the tuning is, which helps me avoid overshooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthmw Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 14 hours ago, Chienmortbb said: The B1 Four is instant. I am impressed if the Turbo Tuner is faster. Nothing digital is instant, not even Peterson. Turbo Tuner is technically analog, and a true strobe tuner, and therefore much faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 53 minutes ago, mouthmw said: Nothing digital is instant, not even Peterson. Turbo Tuner is technically analog, and a true strobe tuner, and therefore much faster. In that sense nothing is instant. There is always a finite propagation time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 13 hours ago, Rosie C said: I have promised this to the rhythm guitarist in our band - when we make it, I'm hiring a guy who just follows us around, tuning our guitars. That includes church on Sundays. Is this a little luxury you want for yourself and bandmates, or are you being a bit passive-aggressive to your rhythm guitarist? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie C Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 2 hours ago, tauzero said: Is this a little luxury you want for yourself and bandmates, or are you being a bit passive-aggressive to your rhythm guitarist? Just a little luxury! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 9 hours ago, rmorris said: In that sense nothing is instant. There is always a finite propagation time. From videos I've seen the Zoom is quick. As fast as a Fender or Lekato clip on or a Boss TU3. Those three are my favoured brands after much seeking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Edge Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 The Fine tuner on the stomp is pretty good, I’m not convinced it’s better than the TU3. I haven’t tried the Strobe mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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