Dronny Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 What tuner do you use? and why? I'm looking for something to replace my no-name eBay five quid lump of cr@p and would like some opinions if anyone has any prefernces, dislikes, warnings, etc, cheers Dronny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Pedal type, i'd go for a Boss TU-2 and if a rack tuner floats your boat, one of the Korg DTR's. Both well built, very accurate and not too expensive. If you're wanting the most accurate and presets for alternate tunings, look at the PETERSON stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny-lad Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I use a Korg Pitchblack. It has a nice clear display, it's simple and easy to use, it picks up the low B-string of my 5-string bass easily, I can use it as a mute switch as it's a pedal tuner, it doesn't add any noise to the signal, it's compact, and at around £55, it's good value too IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 [quote name='jonny-lad' post='633169' date='Oct 22 2009, 09:07 AM']I use a Korg Pitchblack. It has a nice clear display, it's simple and easy to use, it picks up the low B-string of my 5-string bass easily, I can use it as a mute switch as it's a pedal tuner, it doesn't add any noise to the signal, it's compact, and at around £55, it's good value too IMO.[/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I use a Korg DT-10 - [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/korg-dt-10-digital-chromatic-guitar-pedal-tuner-silver--25214"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/korg-dt-10-di...r-silver--25214[/url] Easy to see, accurate tracking, no noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I can't recommend the Sonic Research "Turbo Tuner" enough. The superlative pedal tuner IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Boss TU-2 is industry standard for a reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 [quote name='Toasted' post='633224' date='Oct 22 2009, 10:18 AM']I can't recommend the Sonic Research "Turbo Tuner" enough. The superlative pedal tuner IMO.[/quote] Thats the one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 [quote name='jonny-lad' post='633169' date='Oct 22 2009, 09:07 AM']I use a Korg Pitchblack. It has a nice clear display, it's simple and easy to use, it picks up the low B-string of my 5-string bass easily, I can use it as a mute switch as it's a pedal tuner, it doesn't add any noise to the signal, it's compact, and at around £55, it's good value too IMO.[/quote] +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 (edited) [quote name='jonny-lad' post='633169' date='Oct 22 2009, 09:07 AM']I use a Korg Pitchblack. It has a nice clear display, it's simple and easy to use, it picks up the low B-string of my 5-string bass easily, I can use it as a mute switch as it's a pedal tuner, it doesn't add any noise to the signal, it's compact, and at around £55, it's good value too IMO.[/quote] +3 edit: You know, maybe we should just create a poll for this and then get it set as a sticky? S.P. Edited October 23, 2009 by Stylon Pilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I've had my Boss TU2 for years. It has never let me down (touch wood). I don't use it as a pedal as it sits on top of my cab and goes direct into my amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombywoof Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 [quote name='Hutton' post='634293' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:51 AM']I've had my Boss TU2 for years. It has never let me down (touch wood). I don't use it as a pedal as it sits on top of my cab and goes direct into my amp.[/quote] Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 +1 for the Korg DT10 - excellent bit of kit. The one I wouldn't recommend is the Behringer rack tuner. Slow and doesn't track well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Korg DT10 - love it to bits, best tuner I've had. Simple, solid, easy to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Boss TU2 or Korg Pitchblack My preference is the TU2 though. Borrowed one for a few weeks, loved it, bought my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 im more than happy with my fender DPT-100, it has a detachable base so can be used as a pedal or not, pretty cool idea plus bang on tuning and tracks uber quick. just wish my guitarist didnt like it as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 [quote name='simon1964' post='634589' date='Oct 23 2009, 05:39 PM']The one I wouldn't recommend is the Behringer rack tuner. Slow and doesn't track well[/quote] Yup. I leant mine to a friend and am not that bothered about getting it back. Rubbish. It had troubles with Eb, so I'm sure it wouldn't handle B either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 The Peterson Strobostomp gets very good reports, though a little pricey by comparison. Has also been known to excite some controversy here on Basschat. [url="http://www.petersontuners.com"]http://www.petersontuners.com[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 For cheap ones that you can buy two or three of and leave in bass cases, the old Tanglewood ones are good (not sure about the current ones, I haven't tried one), and the Korg CA-30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I've got a [url="http://www.korg.co.uk/products/tuners/pitchjack/tu_pj.asp"]kork pitchjack[/url]. It's not wildly accurate I don't think, but it's good enough and it's very handy. I use it a key ring for my case keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 [attachment=35940:855419.jpg] This is mine. I've had no problems with it and it seems to be accurate. Totally bomb proof too, it feels like it's made from the armour plating they use on tanks I've threatened to throw it at our drummer when he cocks up, damn thing would kill him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billphreets Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 boss tu-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Can't go wrong with the boss stomp, the white one ... TU-2 I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm happy enough with my Fender PT100 pedal tuner. Has muted and unmuted outputs. about £40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Korg CA30. Nine quid new,fits in case and at that price can afford 2 or 3! Works fine too. Don't know about anyone else, but I always tune my Musicman after its been out of its case in the room where the gig is for say 30 mins. Can honestly say have never needed to retune it during a gig EVER, not even in the hottest sweatiest pub! Am I just lucky (or deaf?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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