Tuners?

[zeittgeist]

When I originally picked up a guitar we used tuning forks and pitch pipes. Trying to learn what are the best tools today.

[kidsmoke]

I can't imagine there is a better value than this. A headstock tuner. Tunes based on vibration, not sound, so when attached to your headstock, even in room of instruments, it will tune accurately.

 

there are several makes and models, and most seem to work well. I have a $60.00 Korg, which is flawless. I recieved this as a stocking stuffer at Christmas, works every bit as well, and you can get them for 12 bucks. Yes, that's right, TWELVE. I've had no problems with it at all. Tested against 100.00 chromatics, and it's dead nuts accurate.....

 

 

[GuitArtMan]

The Turbo Tuner is the best I've found:

http://www.turbo-tuner.com/

I was happy to see three (or was it four?) on my visit to Tom Anderson Guitarworks last summer.

[H]

I'm going to buy one of these at some point - TC Electronic Polytune:

http://www.tcelectronic.com/polytune.asp

[mars_hall]

When I originally picked up a guitar we used tuning forks and pitch pipes. Trying to learn what are the best tools today.

 

We used tuning pipes and pitch forks ;p

I am going look for one of those Snarks. Price is right and if the accuracy is there, why not. I have a Korg rack mount and a couple of Korg handhelds. Thanks

 

 

OK I just bought one and we will see how it does

[zeittgeist]

We used tuning pipes and pitch forks ;p

Hah, you must have been more politically active than we were.

[bolero]

I always hated electronic tuners & just used an A fork or my ears

 

I finally tried one of these intellitouch PT10's & it is great

 

I like it better than most headstock tuners, it's smaller, and the screen makes more sense. a friend bought another brand & it wouldn't even do a dropped D gtr string

 

http://www.tuners.com/pt10.asp

[111518]

I still use an A tuning fork for my acoustics. I like to begin lessons by having my students tune by ear. For when a tuning fork is not practical, my favorite electronic tuners are Petersons --I have the VST/Metronome combo and I recently bought one of the floor pedal tuners.

 

I also have a Korg rack-mount stage tuner, which has the virtue of being visible from a distance, but mine at least introduces a horrible digital rasp to your signal if you run through it. I use a splitter so the tuner is completely out of the signal path when not in use, but I'm hoping the Peterson pedal tuner will allow me to shrink and simplify my stage tuning setup.

[NoNameBand]

I like the Boss TU-3 stomp box which will provide power to 7 other pedals and the Peterson flip. Tuning is important.

[t0aj15]

Since I got my Turbo Tuner pedal all the others (Peterson, Korg, etc) are either gone or have become closet dwellers. It's simply the best tuner I've ever had.

[bobmeyrick]

I normally use a Korg Pitchblack tuner on the pedalboard, but a handy little device is the Planet Waves S.O.S. tuner - http://store.daddario.com/category/148531/S.O.S_Tuner - small enough to keep in your pocket.

[kidsmoke]

I normally use a Korg Pitchblack tuner on the pedalboard, but a handy little device is the Planet Waves S.O.S. tuner - http://store.daddario.com/category/148531/S.O.S_Tuner - small enough to keep in your pocket.

 

I use my Boss TU-2 when electric, but the Snark is nice for a pedal-less option. That Planet Waves S.O.S. is kewl.....

[smurph1]

My Intellitouch was cheap and Works Great..Like 20 bucks..

[Dick Seacup]

I like the albacore tuner, but prefer it in water, not erl.

[yoslate]

Anyone use the phone? Heh....

[TalismanRich]

The Turbo Tuner is the best I've found:

http://www.turbo-tuner.com/

I was happy to see three (or was it four?) on my visit to Tom Anderson Guitarworks last summer.

 

+1 for the Turbo Tuner. I picked up the ST200. Great tuner. Beats my old Quiktune, and my Meisel clip on (although the Meisel is hand when you are going acoustic).

 

And I won a Planet Waves SOS tuner. Handy little thing. A bit bigger than a pick.

 

[H]

Anyone use the phone? Heh....

Yes! I've got Power Tuner on the iPhone and I usually tune up with that just before an iPhone Amplitube session Just bought all the Fender amps/pedals for it too

[NoNameBand]

I like the albacore tuner, but prefer it in water, not erl.

I heard you can tuna fish, but not a guitar. But remember, Opporknockity only tunes Once.

[tulk1]

I can't imagine there is a better value than this. A headstock tuner. Tunes based on vibration, not sound, so when attached to your headstock, even in room of instruments, it will tune accurately.

 

there are several makes and models, and most seem to work well. I have a $60.00 Korg, which is flawless. I recieved this as a stocking stuffer at Christmas, works every bit as well, and you can get them for 12 bucks. Yes, that's right, TWELVE. I've had no problems with it at all. Tested against 100.00 chromatics, and it's dead nuts accurate.....

 

 

 

I bought two of these - one for me, one for my singer for when we go to the acoustic showcase here in town. I loaded the batteries, tested them out just to make sure there'd be no problems. So off to the showcase. Tracy comes in, I hand her the new tuner. She puts it on her guitar head, turns it on and it just won't tune. It's all over the place. She leans over - "I can't use this. Is it broken?" That's when I realized the PA was SO loud that our guitars were reacting to the current acts playing. The poor tuner didn't know what vibration to lock onto. Had to dig out the electronic tuners for that gig. However, this past Tues it was quite a bit less intense on stage, so we were able to use our Snarks. I find them to be quite accurate ... when there isn't too much outside interference.

[mars_hall]

I bought two of these - one for me, one for my singer for when we go to the acoustic showcase here in town. I loaded the batteries, tested them out just to make sure there'd be no problems. So off to the showcase. Tracy comes in, I hand her the new tuner. She puts it on her guitar head, turns it on and it just won't tune. It's all over the place. She leans over - "I can't use this. Is it broken?" That's when I realized the PA was SO loud that our guitars were reacting to the current acts playing. The poor tuner didn't know what vibration to lock onto. Had to dig out the electronic tuners for that gig. However, this past Tues it was quite a bit less intense on stage, so we were able to use our Snarks. I find them to be quite accurate ... when there isn't too much outside interference.

 

I got mine today and I'm really liking it. Liked it so well I was forced to tune every guitar I have sitting on a stand, just for grins

[Blunote]

I heard you can tuna fish, but not a guitar. But remember, Opporknockity only tunes Once.

 

The albacore is probably entry level. Expect a blue fin tuner for the really high end stuff...

[kbp810]

I bought two of these - one for me, one for my singer for when we go to the acoustic showcase here in town. I loaded the batteries, tested them out just to make sure there'd be no problems. So off to the showcase. Tracy comes in, I hand her the new tuner. She puts it on her guitar head, turns it on and it just won't tune. It's all over the place. She leans over - "I can't use this. Is it broken?" That's when I realized the PA was SO loud that our guitars were reacting to the current acts playing. The poor tuner didn't know what vibration to lock onto. Had to dig out the electronic tuners for that gig. However, this past Tues it was quite a bit less intense on stage, so we were able to use our Snarks. I find them to be quite accurate ... when there isn't too much outside interference.

I have a snark and noticed the same thing! It works great, but got to be in a relatively vibration-free zone.

 

I found out the hard way as well... it was working great, then one day I was trying to tune while plugged in and it was lost as can be - then it dawned on me that I was standing in front of a cranked halfstack (a quick pull of my GT silent tip cable fixed that though)

[yoslate]

Yes! I've got Power Tuner on the iPhone and I usually tune up with that just before an iPhone Amplitube session

 

Actually, I was referring to the dial tone....

[Guest HRB853370]

I have an Intellitouch PT-2 that I use onlh for acoustics. I use plug in tuners for electrics. But the Intellitouch works nicely, cost about $25.

[zydecosoultrain]

I have a Boss TU12 that I really like but I'm of the vintage where electromagnetic needles inspire greatest confidence. However I did just get an Intellitouch PT10 which I really like. It is great for a ten minute practice before the kids wake up and I can't be bothered finding a patch cable. You do sometimes have to use a fingertip to mute an adjacent bass string when they vibrate in sympathy, especially on the 575.