Best tuner out there?

[dan_]

Hey all,

I'm in the market for a tuner, and am wondering what you're opinions are on the offerings out there. I've used the boss stompbox tuner in the past, and have had sucess with it. I've also heard good things (and bad things) about the Peterson Strobostomp tuner. I'm also open to other suggestions, as long as it's in pedal form. Thanks!

[Paul]

In terms of the most precise stompbox pedal tuner, the "best" is the Peterson Strobostomp. I have the desktop Peterson VS-II tuner, and it is by far the best tuner outside of a true strobe tuner out there.

What bad things have you heard about the strobostomp?

[suttree]

the peterson is the best, but it's also quite a chunk of money. if you set your own intonation, then buy it, if you're just looking for a stage tuner, the boss or the korg offerings are the way to go, IMO

[Mooh]

Currently using the Planet Waves without any problem. Seems to be about the same accuracy as the Korg and Boss, and it also powers a few other pedals in the chain.

Peterson is probably the best, but pricey.

Peace, Mooh.

[djem]

I bought a Korg DT-10. It's a pedal tuner that is footswitch activated and built like a tank. I actually keep it on top of my amp with the effects out as the input to the tuner. It has a bright LED display and is very accurate, but not as accurate as the Strobostomps. It is a lot cheaper than a Strobostomp; I got mine for around $80 when I ordered my Edwards guitar from Japan. I believe Steve's sells them. Maybe Long & McQuade.

Here's a link:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--KORDT10

[dan_]

In terms of the most precise stompbox pedal tuner, the "best" is the Peterson Strobostomp. I have the desktop Peterson VS-II tuner, and it is by far the best tuner outside of a true strobe tuner out there.

What bad things have you heard about the strobostomp?

The only bad things I've heard was in terms of build quality (based on a few reviews I read, and a brief look at their forum). Specifics include the battery door falling out, dead displays, etc. What's your take on that? I haven't handled the unit physically yet.

[Clit Torres]

I'll second the Planet Waves tuner, does the job and is true bypass to boot.

[Paul]

The only bad things I've heard was in terms of build quality (based on a few reviews I read, and a brief look at their forum). Specifics include the battery door falling out, dead displays, etc. What's your take on that? I haven't handled the unit physically yet.

I don't have the stomp pedal, I've got the VS-II handheld/desktop tuner. I've had no issues with it as a device in the 2+ years I've owned it. I read the H-C forums on the VS series tuners. Some folks seem to have issues with tuning stability, in that they can't get a reading they can use. I have tuned literally hundreds of different guitars with my VS-II, from 6 figure value D'Angelico's to $25 pawn shop POS's, and I've never had a problem. The onboard mic is not great, so I use a clip on for tuning acoustice instruments, including brass and woodwind.

I have a Planet Waves as a stompbox tuner. It's close enough for live work, and the display is very bright. 2 of the tuners in the store had broken battery door clips, and mine broke within a month. I like the pedal enough that I will fashion my own repair.