Tuner recommendation ??

[ib2010]

I need a EXCELLENT tuner for my pedal board. Finer read the better, cleanest "thru" desired. Been a while since i've used one in chain. thanks, s

[Bloozguy]

I have a Sonic Research Turbo Tuner. It is true strobe, true bypass, bright enough for outdoor gigs, and probably the most accurate at ±0.02 cents. I took it off my board because it was so sensitive it made it tough to tune quickly.

I replaced it with a TC Electronic PolyTune. Also true bypass, bright enough for outdoors, and ±0.5 cent accuracy. Lets you strum all six strings for a quick check of your tuning. I got one of the mini versions as a gift and it’s great. No battery power for the mini version though.

[ib2010]

thanks, Turbo looks perfect for me. s

[The Shark]

Korg Pitchblack.

[dragan]

I like the pitchblack as well. I have two one on my pedal board one free . I had one exterior gig it was a little hard to read unless I stood over it in away that blocked the sun , but since I only do 1-2 daylight exterior gigs /year doesnt seem like a biggy . I think its ez to tune w/live & havent notice any dif in sound running through it or tuner out to it.I also use a lil pitch black clip on. I think they work fine, great for the money.... I still have my old conn strobo tuner on my work bench & old rack mount korg in an old rack of stuff .

[Bobby Marshall]

I have a Sonic Research Turbo Tuner. It is true strobe, true bypass, bright enough for outdoor gigs, and probably the most accurate at ±0.02 cents.

This is it. I also have a first version strobostomp but this thing is way better and you can see it!

And for those that don't like to tune within .02 cents, just tune until the spin is very slow to the left.

Afterall, it's only rock n' roll. ,)

[ib2010]

Thanks for the info, i went with the sonic research turbo. i'm not gigging and after getting em warmed up i don't mind spending a little time, to go fine. It seems i can hear a little tuning deviant far better than i can tune it back in. I've been spoiled by the tuner in my vetta 2, which really shows fine levels of string "behavior". thanks again, s

[RobB]

Thanks for the info, i went with the sonic research turbo. i'm not gigging and after getting em warmed up i don't mind spending a little time, to go fine. It seems i can hear a little tuning deviant far better than i can tune it back in. I've been spoiled by the tuner in my vetta 2, which really shows fine levels of string "behavior". thanks again, s

You did good, ib2010, IMO. It took a while to get used to the Sonic's "touchy-ness", but now I can silent-tune quickly. The TC's "all-string" feature is really hip (and FAST), but the Sonic has tighter tolerances and, from my usage, the LED is brighter and easier to read.

[Hamer Time]

Check out Petersons strobe stomp tuners.

http://www.petersontuners.com/index.cfm?category=170

[Bennyboy-UK]

Does this fall into the same category as intonation?

[kenjones]

Korg Pitchblack

[alantig]

+1 on the Turbo. I don't have the stomp version - I have the other one - and it works great. Very quick response.

I have the Polytune app on my iPod Touch, and it works really well. Great for playing around in my living room.

[ib2010]

TOTALLY pleased with the turbo. Turns out my suspicions of drift are QUICKLY verified by the turbo. Cool !!