I'm Looking for a Good Pedal Tuner .....

BOBBO · 03-07-2009, 02:53 PM

I have a cruddy little Boss tuner on my pedalboard right now and have been looking for a long time to upgrade it to something in the stompbox tuner vain ... Not a big fan of the Boss tu-2 , But I've looked at the Korg DT-10 and the PitchBlack but it looks flimsy !!! The Fender and Planet Waves are God Awful ugly !!! and I had a Strobostomp before for like 1/2 a day but it seems to jump around alot and I hear they are not sturdy !!! Opinions ??? HELP ...... Maybe I should look outside the pedal tuner group ??? Any good tuner suggestions ???

Korg DT-10

Peterson Strobostomp

***b-squared*** · 03-07-2009, 03:04 PM

My Strobostomp...the blue one...has lasted for years on my pedalboard.

It's awesome, and I'll never switch.

BB

stryker59 · 03-07-2009, 03:13 PM

you pretty much eliminated all your options!!

digitech has a tuner in their new hardwire linup that looks nice but it looks like its along the same lines as the tu-2...and rocktron has the x-tuner but it looks like it would take up a lot of space...i personally prefer the tu-2 but ive seen a ton of favorable reviews of the pitchblack...

Pwozzie · 03-07-2009, 03:56 PM

Korg Pitchblack.

notjustdrew · 03-07-2009, 04:57 PM

the pitchblacks not flimsy at all- I've had one for a couple of months now- upgraded from the tu-2! much quicker, more accurate and more visible!

100% recommended!

BOBBO · 03-07-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notjustdrew

the pitchblacks not flimsy at all- I've had one for a couple of months now- upgraded from the tu-2! much quicker, more accurate and more visible!

100% recommended!

I hear that one has alot of different tuning modes to display in .. Is that confusing ? They work well ?

Devilmaycry · 03-07-2009, 05:38 PM

The best with TRUE bypass is the Strobostomp, and if you play acoustic, the Built in D.I. Box is a very good feature.

st.bede · 03-07-2009, 05:49 PM

the Peterson Strobostomp...if it is like my Peterson flip...takes a bit to get working right...the suggestion make a huge amount of difference....first, I select my bridge PU and then turn it down to where if I am not picking there is no movement on the tuner...then I gently strum the string with my thumb....

all I know is..1. that tuner works better then any tuner I have had...

2. it is the only tuner that can tune better then my ear (that I know of)

3. it is very sensitive...

I would suggest giving it another try and being a little patincient...just my thoughts

Gibsonblues · 03-07-2009, 06:18 PM

I've tried several different models and always ended back with a TU-2. Bought a new one and have used it a bunch. I have never had a problem with the Boss tuner.... ymmv ... GB

Jackson50 · 03-08-2009, 01:45 AM

I've had the DT-10 in my pedalboard for about 5 years now and its an amazing tuner, I thought of upgrading to the peterson but I don't know if it's worth the $. The pitchblack is cool + smaller.

JLH · 03-08-2009, 03:35 PM

Sonic Research, strobe tuner, best kept secret, check there web site out

notjustdrew · 03-08-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

I hear that one has alot of different tuning modes to display in .. Is that confusing ? They work well ?

its not so much tuning modes as display modes. Their kind of pointless- I found one I found most visible and stayed with that. It doesn't have tuning modes really- just a chromatic tuner!

Gunner · 03-08-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLH

Sonic Research, strobe tuner, best kept secret, check there web site out

+1000

Everyone in my Band chipped in and we got the ST200. Its a wonderful tuner and incredibly Gig worthy. Here's the URL.

Strobe Tuners by Sonic Research - Turbo Tuner Home Page

lifele55 · 03-09-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunner

+1000

Everyone in my Band chipped in and we got the ST200. Its a wonderful tuner and incredibly Gig worthy. Here's the URL.

Strobe Tuners by Sonic Research - Turbo Tuner Home Page

This forum isn't gonna turn boutique is it?

SABLE · 03-09-2009, 11:58 PM

i took a regular tuner, and added another jack to the other side, so i have a tuner pedal now haha. i might just pitch it for my zoom g1x

155 · 03-10-2009, 12:04 AM

turbo tuner is the tuner!

Saintsinner82 · 03-11-2009, 11:47 PM

do0d im rockin a $60 dean markely chromo stompbox,its mad clear really bright,had for bout a year been gigging with it for the past 4 months i like it..

GibsonSlash · 03-12-2009, 09:07 AM

Gunner, where are you getting a ST200?
I haven't checked it on retail store though, just wondering where and how much they are?

I'm GAS'in on it too over a Peterson SS2 after seeing the comparison video.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunner

+1000

Everyone in my Band chipped in and we got the ST200. Its a wonderful tuner and incredibly Gig worthy. Here's the URL.

Strobe Tuners by Sonic Research - Turbo Tuner Home Page

fatb0t · 03-12-2009, 09:51 AM

I've read in several locations rack mounted tuners are superior to their pedal based cohorts...

tsuen · 03-12-2009, 01:27 PM

What's wrong with the TU-2? It's quick, it's accurate... I mean, it's just a tuner after all! Is true bypass/buffer really that big a deal?

damion · 03-12-2009, 02:39 PM

I just picked up an Ibanez LU20 pedal tuner, claims true bypass, seems to be. Only had it for a little while but for 60 bucks I figured it would be worth a shot.

erik · 03-14-2009, 08:04 AM

i like the way DT-10 works, simple 1 button, smooth LED display (like a needle) and moreover, cheap!

i gave my TU-2 away to a friend because it was way too quick for my eyes... and one time, i freaked out a little in between my set, not knowing what button i hit to have it on other mode...dumb me right? but that was the last time i see the TU-2 on my rig.

wouldn't mind to try the Strobostomp, heard good things about it.

VastHorizon · 03-14-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GibsonSlash

Gunner, where are you getting a ST200?
I haven't checked it on retail store though, just wondering where and how much they are?

I'm GAS'in on it too over a Peterson SS2 after seeing the comparison video.

I'll answer for him. His band ordered it online since they don't sell it in stores in Canada.

lazz · 03-14-2009, 09:01 AM

im a simple guy with simple needs boss tu-2

bluesjuke · 03-26-2009, 02:07 AM

I don't think you can do better than the ST-200.
For what it is, an actual strobe tuner, it's also a great buy.
BUilt like a rock too.

noslen1968 · 03-26-2009, 02:15 AM

I have the Pitchblack+ (plus), its pretty good (.1 cent), but it's really too damn big for my liking - got it as a free upgrade from the standard Pitchblack. I will tell you that when I use my clip-on-vibration-sensing tuner it doesn't tune it nearly as well as the P-plus - proves I have a tin ear I guess... If I was in the market for one, the TurboTuner looks real rugged, small and is even more accurate than 0.1 cent.

Darkburst · 03-26-2009, 02:37 AM

I've had the DT-10 for 5+ years and think it works great. The other guitar player in my band has the Pitchblack. He likes it and it doesn't look flimsy to me.

BOBBO · 03-26-2009, 06:50 PM

I got the Pitchblack online and didn't like it .. I returned it the same day ...

alligatorbling · 03-27-2009, 08:28 PM

this isnt for everyone... i just use it in the house and dont gig with it... and for that it does great....

Ed Zeppeli · 03-27-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

I got the Pitchblack online and didn't like it .. I returned it the same day ...

Why you no likey? I've got one on order too....

Warren

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BOBBO MVP Clown Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 19,553 Thanks: 238 Thanked 463 Times in 90 Posts	I'm Looking for a Good Pedal Tuner ..... I have a cruddy little Boss tuner on my pedalboard right now and have been looking for a long time to upgrade it to something in the stompbox tuner vain ... Not a big fan of the Boss tu-2 , But I've looked at the Korg DT-10 and the PitchBlack but it looks flimsy !!! The Fender and Planet Waves are God Awful ugly !!! and I had a Strobostomp before for like 1/2 a day but it seems to jump around alot and I hear they are not sturdy !!! Opinions ??? HELP ...... Maybe I should look outside the pedal tuner group ??? Any good tuner suggestions ??? Korg DT-10 Peterson Strobostomp __________________ " Over the Pond Guy " PAF Pickups & M69 Rings ... @ OverthePondGuy@aol.com

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