Best Tuner pedal/stomp?

castleshade13 · #1 08-03-2009, 06:17 PM

Hey Guys!

I need a new tuner, i know the Tc electronic 450RH has them but i mean for other rigs and from my combos etc

I'm trying to Choose between the BOSS TU-2 and the Korg PitchBlack tuners

any one have any experience or can tell me any thing about them?

looking for some thing between $60-100

thanks!

Regards
Adam

**TheMutt** · #2 08-03-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by castleshade13

Hey Guys!

I need a new tuner, i know the Tc electronic 450RH has them but i mean for other rigs and from my combos etc

I'm trying to Choose between the BOSS TU-2 and the Korg PitchBlack tuners

any one have any experience or can tell me any thing about them?

looking for some thing between $60-100

thanks!

Regards
Adam

Between those two, the PitchBlack (PB) is going to give you more accurate tuning (+/- 1 cent vs. TU-2 @ +/- 3 cents) although a difference of 2 cents may or may not even be noticeable. The TU-2 on the other hand will also act as a buffer which is great if you have a long effects signal chain or use a very long cable to connect to your amp (generally speaking, the longer a cable run is, including TBP pedals, the more highs are rolled off. A buffer will prevent this by changing the impedance of the signal and boosting it back up to unity level). It's a trade off either way, but if it were me, I would probably be getting a PB between those two. If you spent a little more money, you could get a Sonic Research Turbo Tuner which is accurate to +/- .02 cents and has very fast tracking. You'd just need to get someone who lives in the states to purchase it for you and then ship it over to you. I'm not certain if they will do international orders, but you could always ask them.

Jojabeau · #3 08-03-2009, 06:27 PM

+1 for Korg. Easy to read and reliable. Not up there with a Peterson I am sure but I dont have 200 to drop on a tuner.

**TheMutt** · #4 08-03-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jojabeau

+1 for Korg. Easy to read and reliable. Not up there with a Peterson I am sure but I dont have 200 to drop on a tuner.

Yeah, I used to own a Peterson Strobostomp 2. It was a great tuner, but the Turbo Tuner completely killed it since it is so much cheaper and more accurate, not to mention smaller.

castleshade13 · #5 08-03-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMutt

Between those two, the PitchBlack (PB) is going to give you more accurate tuning (+/- 1 cent vs. TU-2 @ +/- 3 cents) although a difference of 2 cents may or may not even be noticeable. The TU-2 on the other hand will also act as a buffer which is great if you have a long effects signal chain or use a very long cable to connect to your amp (generally speaking, the longer a cable run is, including TBP pedals, the more highs are rolled off. A buffer will prevent this by changing the impedance of the signal and boosting it back up to unity level). It's a trade off either way, but if it were me, I would probably be getting a PB between those two. If you spent a little more money, you could get a Sonic Research Turbo Tuner which is accurate to +/- .02 cents and has very fast tracking. You'd just need to get someone who lives in the states to purchase it for you and then ship it over to you. I'm not certain if they will do international orders, but you could always ask them.

Really?

sounds sweet!

either way my dad lives in new orleans so....!

I now have some to add to my GAS list!

Thank you VERY much!

**TheMutt** · #6 08-03-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by castleshade13

Really?

sounds sweet!

either way my dad lives in new orleans so....!

I now have some to add to my GAS list!

Thank you VERY much!

Just doing my duty. GAS is a terrible thing though. Once you've smelt it, the want/need won't quit.

afroman · #7 08-03-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jojabeau

+1 for Korg. Easy to read and reliable. Not up there with a Peterson I am sure but I dont have 200 to drop on a tuner.

+1 Korg Pitchblack

Stu_Bass · #8 08-03-2009, 09:59 PM

TU-2 is difficult to read in moderately bright light. Impossible in bright/outdoor lighting situations (or with red light on it). Petersons freak some people out. They can't understand up=sharp, down=flat, steady=in tune. Haven't tried the PB yet but I'm leaning towards either that or the SR 200 for my next tuner

gillento · #9 08-03-2009, 10:43 PM

+1 on the ST-200 Turbo Tuner!

4-string · #10 08-04-2009, 02:19 AM

Another vote for the Turbo Tuner. Inernational shipping was no problem in my case.

fishtx · #11 08-04-2009, 10:41 AM

I'm using the turbo tuner as well...and really like it.

BeardedGnome · #12 08-04-2009, 10:45 AM

Has anybody used the Planetwaves Tuner Pedal??
What's the best pedal for low tunings?

Thombas · #13 08-04-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 4-string

Another vote for the Turbo Tuner. Inernational shipping was no problem in my case.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAND another vote for the ST-200. Had it here in Europe only a couple of days after I ordered it. Really, get the xtra couple of bucks and order it, it's a great little tool.

FreaqyFrequency · #14 08-04-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BeardedGnome

Has anybody used the Planetwaves Tuner Pedal??
What's the best pedal for low tunings?

Without a doubt, the Turbo Tuner mentioned above. I've NEVER seen a tuner lock on more quickly, reliably and accurately.

KJung · #15 08-04-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FreaqyFrequency

Without a doubt, the Turbo Tuner mentioned above. I've NEVER seen a tuner lock on more quickly, reliably and accurately.

+ 1000. There really is nothing else in its class, based on accuracy, bypass transparency, size, price, tracking. It literally has made IMO every other tuner obsolete, unless you are on a very restricted budget.

ErnieD · #16 08-04-2009, 10:56 AM

I was just about to order a new Pitchblack online last nite.

But after viewing some, very informative (and one quite funny), youtube demo vids, realized it always mutes the signal when 'ON'. I actually prefer a pedal tuner to place on my pedalboard that stays active while 'ON' and does not mute the signal for me.

Has to offer a good colored/bright backlight, large letter LED and can utilize One Spot power source. Any pedal tuners, reasonably priced, that will function in this way? Otherwise, I'll just keep using my bright, blue LED Fender rack tuner.

SG-Jazz · #17 08-04-2009, 12:39 PM

Turbo Tuner is the way to go man. Small Footprint, Incredible accuracy, and a cool strobe that spins and spins... Ill go out of tune on purpose just to trip out

DanFold · #18 08-04-2009, 12:43 PM

They are both the same as each other, Industry standard... Just go for whatever is cheaper?! easier to get?! has the best warranty?! and so on...

JustDavid · #19 08-04-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BeardedGnome

What's the best pedal for low tunings?

I've had no issues with the TU-2 nor the Pitchblack's predecessor. Active, low B, Flats, mids frequently dialed out.

rpsands · #20 08-04-2009, 04:14 PM

I just posted this in the other thread but:

Try the LU-20 from Ibanez. Half the price of a pitchblack, heavy solid construction, super accurate, fairly easy to read, works with the low B perfectly.