Any advice on tuning pedals?

[Suz]

Yeah, I can buy the clip-on, but I gotta think it's like buying a clip-on tie!! I'd rather spend a little extra on something I can get years of good use out of. My Dad always said, "spend a little extra money and get the best!! If you don't, you'll be sorry." The older I get, the truer it becomes. That said, I don't want to be just paying for a name, I'd rather pay for quality construction.

Keeping that epic novel of requirements in mind, what are your recommendations?

 

[Davis Sharp]

I have a few clip ons. They useful for acoustics, when I'm not using a pedalboard, and when I'm setting up guitars. I also have a Donner mini tuner pedal.

You can spend $20 to $120 and I couldn't tell you what the differences in tuning are. I like the compact size and the very readable display of the Donner (to your point of getting older, contrasting colors are helpful). But here's a rundown of several different pedals.
https://musiccritic.com/equipment/pedals/best-tuner-pedals/

The Korg pitchblack mini is on sale now:
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/korg-pitchblack-mini-limited-edition-pedal-tuner/

 

[BGood]

I have the Donner DT-1 Chromatic and it has perforrmed flawlessly and precisely since I bought it 3 years ago.

+ Easy to use.
+ Classic design.
+ True bypass.
+ Bare essential tuner pedal.
+ Budget option.​

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[Paruwi]

I'm using the built-in in the RedTruck and a tc electronic clip-on

 

[Paruwi]

My Dad always said, "spend a little extra money and get the best!! If you don't, you'll be sorry."

Wise words

 

[Raiyn]

Yeah, I can buy the clip-on, but I gotta think it's like buying a clip-on tie!! I'd rather spend a little extra on something I can get years of good use out of. My Dad always said, "spend a little extra money and get the best!! If you don't, you'll be sorry." The older I get, the truer it becomes. That said, I don't want to be just paying for a name, I'd rather pay for quality construction.

Keeping that epic novel of requirements in mind, what are your recommendations?

Korg Pitchblack Advanced. I've owned mine just over two years and I love the thing. Virtually everything else on my board is either second hand, a clone of a fancy circuit, or both. The Korg is the one pedal I paid up for* and would do so again tomorrow without a second thought. It's very precise; I even use the strobe mode for setting intonation.

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*Truth be told, it actually ended up free - such is the strength of my Shop-Fu. However as noted above, I would have zero hesitation about buying another if needed.

 

[Suz]

Korg Pitchblack Advanced. I've owned mine just over two years and I love the thing. Virtually everything else on my board is either second hand, a clone of a fancy circuit, or both. The Korg is the one pedal I paid up for* and would do so again tomorrow without a second thought. It's very precise; I even use the strobe mode for setting intonation.

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*Truth be told, it actually ended up free - such is the strength of my Shop-Fu. However as noted above, I would have zero hesitation about buying another if needed.

Clearly I need to take you shopping with me. I could benefit from your "shop-fu"

 

[saipan]

i was using a delta clip on but got a peterson stomp strobe this week. can be used for any string instrument, huge screen, variable colours and has lots of custom artists settings. prob more bells and whistles that i need but i had some cash in my pocket to burn. its suppose to be 0.1% accurate.

 

[Raiyn]

Clearly I need to take you shopping with me. I could benefit from your "shop-fu"

You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I've gotten cheap / free.

 

[GraphX12]

I'm using the built-in in the RedTruck and a tc electronic clip-on

+1

 

[Suz]

Am leaning towrds this? Whatch all think?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...c45-cd78f07a84d8&pf_rd_r=S6AFJPKYDYSKHS6RTPSD

 

[BGood]

Am leaning towrds this? Whatch all think?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...c45-cd78f07a84d8&pf_rd_r=S6AFJPKYDYSKHS6RTPSD

Yep, that's one of the good ones.

And you can get it cheaper if used: https://www.guitarcenter.com/search...false&Ntt=used+tc+electronics+Polytune+3+Mini

 

[Raiyn]

Am leaning towrds this? Whatch all think?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...c45-cd78f07a84d8&pf_rd_r=S6AFJPKYDYSKHS6RTPSD

It was a contender. I much prefer my Korg however.

 

[Suz]

It was a contender. I much prefer my Korg however.

NO doubt ! I love Korg, I had one of their keyboards in college. This just came as part of a nice pkg.

 

[SirMilo]

I've always kinda liked the TC Electronics gear.
As far as tuners go, I'm still using this antiquity. Never replaced it because I haven't needed to yet.

 

[Raiyn]

This just came as part of a nice pkg.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[camposthetron]

I really recommend Peterson StroboStomp tuners. They’re super accurate and well built. Definitely a bit more expensive ($133 on Amazon right now) but totally worth the money.

 

[camposthetron]

This thing looks awesome! I have the newest Peterson but I wish it had the DI like this one.

 

[Keith4001r]

Or you can buy a new Snark every 2-3 months.
I’d love to have a Peterson Strobe in any variety, but I’m content with my Behringer and Deadbeat pedals.

 

[Al from Durham]

Recently I got tired of trying to see the readouts on LCD tuners and bought a couple cheap LED ones on ebay. The "Fender" branded one tuned me ten cents high and there was no calibration adjustment to fix it. I put it in the e-recycle bin, I wouldn't want anyone else to have it and have the problem.