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riprorin
07-04-2008, 12:33 AM
Hi, I have a Korg CA-30 tuner.

The default calibration setting is 440 Hz.

Should I use this setting to tune a bass and a guitar, or are the calibration settings different?

Thanks!

bongomania
07-04-2008, 12:36 AM
Same. Alternate calibrations are for certain historical or orchestral applications, nothing to do with standard modern tunings for "normal" music.

riprorin
07-04-2008, 12:56 AM
Thanks, Is 440 Hz the right frequency?

DocBop
07-04-2008, 01:03 AM
You can use the calibration when you play with an acoustic piano that is off and you got to play with it. Check the piano with the tuner and see how FAR it is off, then you know how far off to tune the bass, guitar and etc.

Razorjack
07-04-2008, 01:16 AM
The simple answer is yes, 440Hz is the correct setting.