Boss TU-2 Tuner - good value, or are there better for the money?

[jaywa]

So it's really time for me to get myself a tuning pedal. I want something that is accurate, fast, durable and of course will mute the signal when engaged. And I don't want anything that will add noise to my signal or weaken/change my tone.

I see the Boss TU-2 used by many and it seems to get good user reviews, but at $100 feels a little spendy for a weekend warrior like myself. Is it worth it? Is there something else out there for less money that's just as good?

Also, follow-up question - I run a SansAmp BDDI in-line to my amp, so would my signal path be: bass > tuner > SansAmp > amp or should the tuner come after the SansAmp?

Thanks in advance.

[Foamy]

It is a real good tuner. No doubt about it. You can get them used for maybe a bit under $50. That's a bargain. They work very well.

[Vic Winters]

Korg Pitch Black. Cheaper, faster, simpler, easier to read, more accurate and true bypass. Looks cooler too.

[grifff]

I'd reccommend the Korg Pitchblack. It's more accurate than the TU-2. The pitchblack has +/- 1 cent accuracy while the TU-2 has +/- 3 cent accuracy.

[Valerus]

If you can get the TU-2 for a good price and/or used then do it. It's the only pedal that has never left my board. Almost two years now!

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by Foamy

It is a real good tuner. No doubt about it. You can get them used for maybe a bit under $50. That's a bargain. They work very well.

Originally Posted by Valerus

If you can get the TU-2 for a good price and/or used then do it. It's the only pedal that has never left my board. Almost two years now!

Got mine for 50 bucks. If I had the $$ to spend I would prefer a turbo tuner.

As far as the accuracy goes,...how many steps out of tune is +/- 3 cent? A whole step? A half step?

[RickenBoogie]

I have both the PitchBlack and a TU-2. If I were forced to choose between them, I'd keep the Korg.

[Fullmetal]

Originally Posted by Vic Winters

Korg Pitch Black. Cheaper, faster, simpler, easier to read, more accurate and true bypass. Looks cooler too.

+1

[naturalkinds]

If you're spending that much, I'd get the Sonic Research Turbo Tuner. A ton of people here love them. They're a real stomp strobe tuner; in my opinion, the TU-2 doesn't touch it.

[akaTRENT]

Originally Posted by Fullmetal

+1

+2 pitch black is by far better

[Fullmetal]

Originally Posted by akaTRENT

+2 pitch black is by far better

+"infinite symbol"

[BluesWalker]

It has been the TU for me and my guitar player for the past 5 years. I bought my used on e-bay and it is still ticking.

[Brim]

Originally Posted by BluesWalker

It has been the TU for me and my guitar player for the past 5 years. I bought my used on e-bay and it is still ticking.

They are built like tanks.

[shineofleo]

I use KORG DT-10, and it is good.

[Stu_Bass]

+- 3 cents= .03 step or .06 1/2 step.But who's counting? (That's frequency humor there that is)
But seriously folks ...I had asked about the PB recently and got these responses:
Korg Pitchblack in sunlight

[SPYD3R #9]

Originally Posted by Vic Winters

Korg Pitch Black. Cheaper, faster, simpler, easier to read, more accurate and true bypass. Looks cooler too.

+ 1000 for KORG pitchblack PB-01

[seanm]

How is the battery life on the pitchblack?

[JehuJava]

Originally Posted by naturalkinds

If you're spending that much, I'd get the Sonic Research Turbo Tuner. A ton of people here love them. They're a real stomp strobe tuner; in my opinion, the TU-2 doesn't touch it.

I'm thinking about moving to this from the TU-2.

[Jazz Ad]

The TU-2 does the job but the design shows its age. If you buy new there are much better choices.

[ShirazBop]

I have the TU-2, works for me, built like a tank, quiet have the AC adapter...