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08-18-2007, 12:30 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA | | | I need a new tuner
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Hey gang. I need to get a new tuner that will cover the range of a 6 string bass strung low B to high C and has a mike so it can be used for the upright as well. I've decided I don't want to get a rack mount, because I don't want to add the weight and I use different gear for different gigs. I have no idea what's out there since I haven't tuned-up any of my instruments in over 20 years.  Just kidding, but I do need some suggestions. Thanks. |
08-18-2007, 04:49 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia | | | why dont you use one of those small $20 tuners that you get from any music store, they work and they weigh less than 100g |
08-18-2007, 05:48 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denton Tx | | Hey Lobaw, check out this thread
That's not a "do a search" thing man, it's an "I can't believe how many picked the same tuner" thing. That might be interesting for you  |
08-22-2007, 02:26 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA | | | Wademeister63 thanks for the referral to this thread. I must have missed it earlier. some good stuff for sure. Actually, your suggestion may just be the ticket. Does it work well with URB? I have an old Korg hand held battery tuner. Its huge compared to what you're suggesting. Thanks. |
08-22-2007, 04:04 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Switzerland | | | I have 3-4 tuners kicking around. The one I like best is the Korg DT-10 (or whatever it's called), mainly because the read out is large and it's bright enough to see in direct sunshine.
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10-14-2009, 02:36 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Karl Hoyt Basses | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: upstate NY | | | That thread that was linked is over 2 years old. Lots of new contenders to the strobostomp throne.
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10-14-2009, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bmc  I have 3-4 tuners kicking around. The one I like best is the Korg DT-10 (or whatever it's called), mainly because the read out is large and it's bright enough to see in direct sunshine. | Good point. My Sabine RT7100 readout disappears in sunlight. That's my biggest complaint with it. Other than that it is wonderful. (But it is rackmounted and now discontinued).
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10-14-2009, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bigfatbass That thread that was linked is over 2 years old. Lots of new contenders to the strobostomp throne. | Got any names of those contenders? My Strobostomp2 recently started crapping out on me.
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10-14-2009, 08:35 PM
| | | | The Korg CA-30 was frequently recommended in the other thread - for a 5- or 6- string I'd recommend the CA-40 instead. The CA-30 works down to C1 (32.70 Hz) but the CA-40 will tune down to A0 (27.50 Hz) which is low enough for the B string without using harmonics or anything. It's really small and works. It has a mic for the upright too.
I went through lots of tuners as a trumpet player and the Korg compact tuners are the best for the price (in my opinion). The CA-30 is the one I see most in bands and orchestras. The CA-40 is nearly the same but gives you that extra range on the low end. |
10-15-2009, 07:14 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Karl Hoyt Basses | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: upstate NY | | | The Turbo Tuner, and the Korg Pitch Black are both excellent new entries in the market, and about half what a strobostomp costs. I have a PEterson as my main stomper, but I'm looking for a back-up, too.
I find the Boss TU-2 is a signal choking, hum catching, piece o' crap. True bypass is where it's at mang.
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10-16-2009, 06:30 AM
|  | Yeah, I've got the moves like Jagger. | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: G.R. MI | | | +1 for the turbo tuner.
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10-17-2009, 08:44 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Austin, TX | | I lucked out and got an old style Conn Strobotuner on eBay for twelve bucks. I was even more amazed when it arrived in working condition. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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