Tuner Choices?

**bobbybass85** · #1 07-14-2006, 11:22 PM

So I'm looking at buying a new tuner but can't decide where i want to go. Options are a rackmount, a pedal, or stick with my little Korg GA-30. I don't do a lot of down-tuning, but the option would be great and it'll get a lot of stage use. Let me know Thanks!

KarateKid25 · #2 07-14-2006, 11:42 PM

Who tunes anyway??

Delberthot · #3 07-15-2006, 07:00 AM

It depends. If you are playing in a band with no keyboard player and not a stadium volume levels then the one you've got should be fine.

Its amazing how much having a keyboard player makes it really obvious that you're out of tune

didier · #4 07-15-2006, 07:20 AM

I have used a korg rack tuner for many years, but recently got a planet waves pedal and really like it. The display is big, it's accurate enough and easy to use for practice and stage, and as I have been using more pedal lately it fits well with what I'm already carrying.

I think you have two questions here, the first is rack/pedal, the second is which rack/pedal. The Korgs are great if a rack tuner fits your need. I really like the PW tuner for a pedal, but I know there are other very good ones.

lomer · #5 07-15-2006, 08:58 AM

Planet Waves CT04. Love It. 'Nuff Said.

**David Wilson** · #6 07-15-2006, 09:21 AM

I personally could never warm to having a rack tuner, don't know why, I've just always preferred a pedal one.
So, for me, I'd vote for Korg DT-10, Planet Waves or Boss TU-2

**bassman314** · #7 07-15-2006, 12:27 PM

I have a 5-space rack...

it has both my heads, and a Furhman power conditioner...

A 6-space rack costs more money *L* a 3x4 space on my pedal board isn't a ton of space...

Pedal tuner all the way...

Also, the problem with rack equipment is (with the exception of heads that are designed to work both racked and free-standing) that the chassis tend to be solid, but not tank-like. If you don't already have a rack, and don't plan on using a more rack gear, a rack tuner is basically a large piece of equipment that will risk getting trashed at every gig.

On the other hand, most of the pedal tuners (BOSS, PW, Petersen, KORG to name a few) are gig-woirthy and tank-like.

**Eric Perry** · #8 07-15-2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb1

I've got... a Korg rackmount DTR-2 (predecessor to the newer DTR-2000).

The Korg rackmount wins hands down. The display is bright and large and I can read it from clear across it room.

+1. I have that same tuner. It's perfect, and handles a low B just fine.

Der Bluten Kat · #9 07-15-2006, 12:31 PM

A rack tuner can look cool.. one with extra lights and tells you what note you're playin to make your rig look all high-tech

nicoli · #10 07-15-2006, 12:34 PM

I have both a rack tuner and pedal tuner, but voted pedal. The reason is if you play a show with backline provided, or use a couple different heads, you can just drop your pedal into the chain and you're set. Much easier than having to lug your whole rack around just to tune.

I also carry a little handheld tuner around as a backup.

**JayAmel** · #11 07-15-2006, 01:01 PM

I voted pedal, since I use mine not only as a tuner, but as a mute footswitch too. And it has a built in microphone, useful for acoustic instruments.
It has been mine since 1999 and appears to be quite reliable.

Jazzin' · #12 07-15-2006, 01:03 PM

Can't go wrong with the TU-2.

Figjam · #13 07-15-2006, 01:06 PM

I use a tu-2 but it will be replaced with a rack tuner (korg dtr-1000?) in the future if i go to a rackmount rig. I dont really like pedals, so I am trying to downsize down to only one pedal.

Markus Bender · #14 07-15-2006, 01:50 PM

Get the planet waves!
Great small pedal (though quite heavy), true bypass, cheaper than the boss, 9V in and out, mute...
and it looks pretty cool!

Pako · #15 07-15-2006, 01:58 PM

I've always used the Korg Rack Mount. My guitarist uses a Boss pedal tuner. At outside gigs in the sun, I have tune no problem, my guitarist has to get on the ground and try to block the sun because he can't see the LED's OR he uses my tuner.

I would never use a pedal version because of this reason along, but then again, I have a rack and plan to continue using a rack.

Cheers

tlwaps · #16 07-16-2006, 07:57 AM

I've found my Korg DTR-1000 (rack mounted) to be more accurate than all the other tuners i've used. It's easy to see in the dark with a large display and if you are using a rack, then everything is right there where you need it. I'd go with a rack tuner.

andrewd · #17 07-16-2006, 09:30 AM

i just replaced my TU-2 with the planet waves pedal. the display is easier to read and seems to be faster/more accurate.

Nyarlathotep · #18 07-16-2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewd

i just replaced my TU-2 with the planet waves pedal. the display is easier to read and seems to be faster/more accurate.

+1. And, it's Chrome!!!!!!!!

EDIT: Though I do miss some of the TU-2 features, like the bass presets, and the on/off indicator.

IanStephenson · #19 07-16-2006, 11:08 AM

I've got a 4u rack - three for the amp left one free space.
Half of that space went to the wireless.

I picked a Boss VF-1 to fill the space as it's one of very few half rack multi effects with a built in tuner (There's also an old Sony unit, and Boss used to make a half-rack tuner). It gives me everything I want all in 4U. I got it used for not much more than a good tuner.

The big korg tuners are nicer, and there are more powerfull effects units but that would have meant a 6u rack, and I'm not really a big fx user.

Ian

nofrets5 · #20 07-16-2006, 11:13 AM

I've been using the Peterson Stobo Stomp and have had great results; it is VERY accurate, but not cheap ($180) has mute function which is good when switching basses, but if you want it to be in TUNING mode ALL the time, you must use and adaptor, as it will each a 9 volt in around 4 hours. It does have a setting where it only tunes when muted, and that is much easier on batteries. It is also very bright on stage, so that helps.