Peterson Strobostomp

BOBBO · 02-08-2008, 07:47 PM

Can anyone tell me about their experiences with the Peterson Strobostomp tuner pedal !! Thinking of getting one ! Is there a difference between the blue one and the silver version ?

BOBBO · 02-08-2008, 09:29 PM

***b-squared*** · 02-09-2008, 01:17 AM

I have a blue one...and LOVE it!!!!

Best tuner I've ever used. Fast and ultra-accurate. I actually think it's trained my ear.

I've used it outdoors during the day, and the display is quite visible. Don't try to run it on batteries only...eats 'em like candy.

Two thumbs-up!

BB

st.bede · 02-09-2008, 01:52 AM

check out SOUND ON SOUND (a magizine that also has a good web page) for a review of one of the portable digital peterson tunners...not the flip or the stomp but it might give you some insight

peace

BOBBO · 02-09-2008, 12:41 PM

I read a couple of Harmony Central reviews that said they break easy ?

greenalbatross · 02-09-2008, 02:22 PM

The newer silver models are I believe a sturdier version. There were a lot of complaints about reliability and road worthiness with the plastic jacks and case. I have the original blue model and love it! I don't gig so I can't comment on the reliability.

***b-squared*** · 02-11-2008, 03:13 PM

I have my blue one installed on a board, and have a gig at church almost every weekend, plus practice sessions. It gets moved a lot.

Mine works great. It's setup for true bypass, and hasn't given me any problems. I have the flip model as well, but it's not working as well as the pedal model...I think I need to read the directions.

I have read the the blue model has the inputs/outputs mounted directly on the PCB, which would be a risky thing if you were constantly plugging/unplugging it.

BB

Buster Hymen · 06-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Maybe i'm just not as fussy about my tuner but when i tried to use the strobo i thought it jumped around too much ! Seemed like i could never get it perfectly in tune .

nsureit · 06-11-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster Hymen

Maybe i'm just not as fussy about my tuner but when i tried to use the strobo i thought it jumped around too much ! Seemed like i could never get it perfectly in tune .

Buster, I have the flip tuner on my pedalboard. You will never get the strobe tuning to be perfectly stationary unless you can produce digital tones. We humans produce analog sound on our guitars, so it's OK for the tunings to be "close" but not "perfect". If the right column of the pitch wheel is stationary, your tuning is pretty much spot on. Cheers.

hbucker · 06-11-2008, 10:41 PM

I hope they've fixed them. I had one of the original stomp models and it had a nasty hum/buzz in tuner mode. I took it back, tried another and it did the same thing. Took that back and got a Boss... Surely they've fixed that horrible glitch by now.

Harpozep · 06-11-2008, 11:39 PM

I'm thinking of getting one too since I'm having the Buzz Feiton Tuning system added to my EE SG. The Strobostomp has Buzz settings right in there.

Pwozzie · 06-12-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbucker

I hope they've fixed them. I had one of the original stomp models and it had a nasty hum/buzz in tuner mode. I took it back, tried another and it did the same thing. Took that back and got a Boss... Surely they've fixed that horrible glitch by now.

You'd think the thing was flawless, considering it's a two hundred dollar TUNER

dubyatf · 06-12-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwoznic

You'd think the thing was flawless, considering it's a two hundred dollar TUNER

Yeah - I could have bought a nice beater to leave on a stand for the price of my strobostomp - but I gotta say it's a great tuner so far. I have the silver one and it's sturdy and incredibly accurate from what I can tell. It will eat batteries faster than a '68 Dodge Dart in the rain though!

martin6string · 06-13-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenalbatross

The newer silver models are I believe a sturdier version. There were a lot of complaints about reliability and road worthiness with the plastic jacks and case.

Thats my understanding as well. I have the silver version and love it.

BOBBO · 02-28-2009, 11:16 AM

Thinking of getting one of these again ... Anybody have any opinions on them ???

Fixxxer · 03-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

I read a couple of Harmony Central reviews that said they break easy ?

That is crap, I have had my blue one for 2 years. The jacks are not like the boss ones, and yeah if dropped it, its gonna break etc, but I NEVER had an issue with the tuner. Its the best out there.

kspeed · 03-07-2009, 02:52 PM

Mine's going on a year of daily abuse and still running strong, giving me no reason to worry it'll break or fail anytime soon. It's by far the best tuner I've ever come across, more accurate and reliable than anything I've seen from Boss, Korg, Sabine, etc.

axslinger · 03-07-2009, 10:53 PM

I want one because they're one of the few that are accurate enough to do intonation correctly. I'd actually like to have an original Peterson Strobe, but that's another story.

GibsonSlash · 03-07-2009, 11:12 PM

I'm GAS'in to get one of this sucker, but man they're expensive!
Need to save more!

twinrider1 · 03-08-2009, 01:03 AM

I love mine. It's the the newer, silver model, the StroboStomp2. The first model had plastic jacks. And I've read some had trouble with the screens fading. Mine has been perfect (I don't gig).

The spinning dial never bothered me. It reminds me of fine tuning the speed on an old turntable. I was used to that so I was never expecting the rings to come to a dead stop. I just start at the outside ring and work my way in.
And Guitar Center came down off the list price.

Another option is the Turbo Tuner. It's cheaper, and a lot of folks seem to like it.
Strobe Tuners by Sonic Research - Turbo Tuner Home Page

noslen1968 · 03-08-2009, 03:26 AM

You might look into the Pitchblack+, I ordered the Pitchblack and got the 'plus' version instead. Supposed to be just as accurate and seems real sturdy and is about $50 cheaper.

I know it isn't as 'boutique' as the Peterson...

PS: Had the same battery in for about 2months of 1-2 hours of daily playing.

satchfan · 03-08-2009, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axslinger

I want one because they're one of the few that are accurate enough to do intonation correctly. I'd actually like to have an original Peterson Strobe, but that's another story.

Thats a similar reason I bought one a few weeks ago but the instructions are quite difficult to get your head around, using a different mode for intonation than standard tuning, this thing does all sorts of weird & wonderful tunings & settings.
Maybe it's just me being a bit thick

but I'll have to sit down & read it properly.

Steve.

noslen1968 · 03-08-2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinrider1

Another option is the Turbo Tuner. It's cheaper, and a lot of folks seem to like it.
Strobe Tuners by Sonic Research - Turbo Tuner Home Page

Interesting comparison:

YouTube - Strobo Stomp II VS Turbo Tuner ST-200

GibsonSlash · 03-09-2009, 12:14 PM

Interesting, seems Turbo Tuner ST-200 beats it hard.

dubyatf · 03-09-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GibsonSlash

Interesting, seems Turbo Tuner ST-200 beats it hard.

Quite a bit more accurate it would seem from the specs (+/- .02 vs. .1) - and quicker from the video. For the money I'd definitely consider it next time.

I have been very happy with me Stobostomp 2 though. I have seen the SS2 on special at GC for a good bit less than $200. Peterson has very good support too!

aw9190 · 03-11-2009, 01:14 PM

Check this tuner out way better than the peterson strobostomp, look how fast it recognizes the note

YouTube - Strobo Stomp II VS Turbo Tuner ST-200

aw9190 · 03-11-2009, 01:14 PM

Ohh there also like $130 dollars!!

***b-squared*** · 03-11-2009, 01:30 PM

That's pretty impressive, but it doesn't really prove anything. You don't tune while playing notes...unless you're wanting to impress yourself by watching the letters fly by.

The Peterson is awesome; I'm quite happy with mine.

BB

aw9190 · 03-11-2009, 01:43 PM

i heard that the strobostomp is just a digital tuner with a strobe tuner "screen". is that true?

dubyatf · 03-11-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aw9190

i heard that the strobostomp is just a digital tuner with a strobe tuner "screen". is that true?

I think the idea is that it's a simulated strobe - represented by a display that simulates the way the old 'real strobe' ones work. I'd imagine an advantage to going digital is that it doesn't need to be recalibrated the way a mechanical one would.

Check this out...

YouTube - Strobe Tuners: Their History and How they work

02-08-2008, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
BOBBO MVP Clown Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 19,494 Thanks: 238 Thanked 463 Times in 90 Posts	Peterson Strobostomp Can anyone tell me about their experiences with the Peterson Strobostomp tuner pedal !! Thinking of getting one ! Is there a difference between the blue one and the silver version ? __________________ " Over the Pond Guy " PAF Pickups & M69 Rings ... @ OverthePondGuy@aol.com

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BOBBO MVP Clown Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 19,494 Thanks: 238 Thanked 463 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp __________________ " Over the Pond Guy " PAF Pickups & M69 Rings ... @ OverthePondGuy@aol.com

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,158 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp I have a blue one...and LOVE it!!!! Best tuner I've ever used. Fast and ultra-accurate. I actually think it's trained my ear. I've used it outdoors during the day, and the display is quite visible. Don't try to run it on batteries only...eats 'em like candy. Two thumbs-up! BB

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st.bede V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 3,427 Thanks: 81 Thanked 35 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp check out SOUND ON SOUND (a magizine that also has a good web page) for a review of one of the portable digital peterson tunners...not the flip or the stomp but it might give you some insight peace

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02-09-2008, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
greenalbatross Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 127 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Peterson Strobostomp The newer silver models are I believe a sturdier version. There were a lot of complaints about reliability and road worthiness with the plastic jacks and case. I have the original blue model and love it! I don't gig so I can't comment on the reliability.

02-11-2008, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,158 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp I have my blue one installed on a board, and have a gig at church almost every weekend, plus practice sessions. It gets moved a lot. Mine works great. It's setup for true bypass, and hasn't given me any problems. I have the flip model as well, but it's not working as well as the pedal model...I think I need to read the directions. I have read the the blue model has the inputs/outputs mounted directly on the PCB, which would be a risky thing if you were constantly plugging/unplugging it. BB

06-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Buster Hymen Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 58 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp Maybe i'm just not as fussy about my tuner but when i tried to use the strobo i thought it jumped around too much ! Seemed like i could never get it perfectly in tune .

06-11-2008, 10:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
hbucker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Peterson Strobostomp I hope they've fixed them. I had one of the original stomp models and it had a nasty hum/buzz in tuner mode. I took it back, tried another and it did the same thing. Took that back and got a Boss... Surely they've fixed that horrible glitch by now. __________________

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Harpozep V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Near the Casinos...... Posts: 8,298 Thanks: 221 Thanked 59 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp I'm thinking of getting one too since I'm having the Buzz Feiton Tuning system added to my EE SG. The Strobostomp has Buzz settings right in there. __________________ "Ape Shall Not Kill Ape” Only 1,970 years until the Reign of Zaius! I Use WB Pickups http://www.wbpickups.com/ "Trizzle Trazzle Trozzle Trome, Time For This One To Go Home!" http://www.sargescomics.com/

02-28-2009, 11:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
BOBBO MVP Clown Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 19,494 Thanks: 238 Thanked 463 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp Thinking of getting one of these again ... Anybody have any opinions on them ??? __________________ " Over the Pond Guy " PAF Pickups & M69 Rings ... @ OverthePondGuy@aol.com

03-07-2009, 02:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
kspeed That Ibanez Guy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,275 Thanks: 27 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp Mine's going on a year of daily abuse and still running strong, giving me no reason to worry it'll break or fail anytime soon. It's by far the best tuner I've ever come across, more accurate and reliable than anything I've seen from Boss, Korg, Sabine, etc. __________________

03-07-2009, 10:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
axslinger Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 609 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp I want one because they're one of the few that are accurate enough to do intonation correctly. I'd actually like to have an original Peterson Strobe, but that's another story. __________________ Just say 'NO' to negative thinking.

03-08-2009, 01:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
twinrider1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,350 Thanks: 47 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp I love mine. It's the the newer, silver model, the StroboStomp2. The first model had plastic jacks. And I've read some had trouble with the screens fading. Mine has been perfect (I don't gig). The spinning dial never bothered me. It reminds me of fine tuning the speed on an old turntable. I was used to that so I was never expecting the rings to come to a dead stop. I just start at the outside ring and work my way in. And Guitar Center came down off the list price. Another option is the Turbo Tuner. It's cheaper, and a lot of folks seem to like it. Strobe Tuners by Sonic Research - Turbo Tuner Home Page

03-08-2009, 03:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
noslen1968 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 421 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Peterson Strobostomp You might look into the Pitchblack+, I ordered the Pitchblack and got the 'plus' version instead. Supposed to be just as accurate and seems real sturdy and is about $50 cheaper. I know it isn't as 'boutique' as the Peterson... PS: Had the same battery in for about 2months of 1-2 hours of daily playing.

03-11-2009, 01:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
aw9190 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp Ohh there also like $130 dollars!!

03-11-2009, 01:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,158 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp That's pretty impressive, but it doesn't really prove anything. You don't tune while playing notes...unless you're wanting to impress yourself by watching the letters fly by. The Peterson is awesome; I'm quite happy with mine. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

03-11-2009, 01:43 PM	#29 (permalink)
aw9190 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Peterson Strobostomp i heard that the strobostomp is just a digital tuner with a strobe tuner "screen". is that true?

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