Boss Tuner Pedal--is there a better one?

Blah114 · #1 09-21-2009, 07:58 AM

lately, during shows.. this pedal.. the Boss TU-2 pedal.. whatever it's called.. its the white pedal.. I got it used.. it is generally good..

however, a few times.. I have noticed.. it misleads me.. it sort.. of locks up.. and does not @ all work.. it appears it's going nuts.. meaning.. not in any mode at all.. it will tell me "G" is attained when I am in D.. etc.. then I have to click the MODE button and select back to guitar.. fresh battery.. the pedal has lost its mind.. and it's caused a lot of problems live.. lately..

I am thinking of grabbing a Korg.. which is ugly and cheap looking.. I like that the Boss pedal is heavy duty.. anyway.. just wondering how the pedal has lost its mind.. and what you guys recommend? I need it for muting also.. I split my signal through it.. str from bass to pedal... str from pedal to Mark Bass LM II.. if the Markbass had a MUTE button... I would put the pedal off its tuner output.. but I like the MUTINg..

suggestions appreciated. !

playerunk · #2 09-21-2009, 08:07 AM

korg pitchblack

boogie8008 · #3 09-21-2009, 08:08 AM

Korg Pitchblack. It is cheaper than the BOSS but is not a cheaply built pedal. It is more accurate than the BOSS (accurate to one cent not three like the BOSS) and it is true bypass.

scotch · #4 09-21-2009, 08:09 AM

The Sonic Research Turbo Tuner is probably the superior pedal tuner:

http://www.turbo-tuner.com/index.htm

(model st-200)

Lunarfall · #5 09-21-2009, 08:10 AM

Ugly and cheap-looking? Certainly not! The Korg is infinity more durable than the Boss. More accurate too.

rratajski · #6 09-21-2009, 08:15 AM

+1000 to the Korg. /thread

Blah114 · #7 09-21-2009, 08:21 AM

lol... ok.. the korg.. I thought it was plastic.. I had never seen one except for web.. I will look at the others also..

"true bypass..." well Boss has that too.. I never use it..

what do you guys mean by that.. that you connect a SECOND cable to the bypass.. "just in case?" .. or always..

should I be running a 2nd cable.. but to where.. I just connect to the output of my boss.. but the pedal has really been causing me problems.. serious problems.. the other night, I ditched it and tuned by ear.. changed the battery a few weeks ago.. brand new.. tested the battery.. it's maybe 90% full.. or charged.. so it's not the battery. thanks one and all.

stylonpilson · #8 09-21-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blah114

"true bypass..." well Boss has that too.. I never use it..

what do you guys mean by that.. that you connect a SECOND cable to the bypass.. "just in case?" .. or always..

True Bypass

S.P.

Jayhawk · #9 09-21-2009, 08:27 AM

True bypass means that, when it's off, it doesn't effect your sound at all (as if it isn't even there). I can't say if the Korg Pitchblack is better than the Boss (I've never used the Boss), but I can tell you it's a heavyweight metal tuner that works great, is very accurate and is very easy to read.

kaputsport · #10 09-21-2009, 09:04 AM

I use the Peterson Strobostomp... Sure it is more expensive, but is more accurate than the Korg, and is a great DI...

Lindsay · #11 09-21-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotch

The Sonic Research Turbo Tuner is probably the superior pedal tuner:

http://www.turbo-tuner.com/index.htm

(model st-200)

Turbo Tuner, for sure

Kenny Allyn · #12 09-21-2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaputsport

I use the Peterson Strobostomp... Sure it is more expensive, but is more accurate than the Korg, and is a great DI...

I use the Peterson Strobo also in both the stomp box and iPhone version,
as well as a Planet Waves and Ibanez LU20

... Never used the Pitchblack but my guitar player didn't like his?

thudstaff23 · #13 09-21-2009, 11:21 AM

I have the Planet Waves tuner pictured above. It is very reliable, built like a tank, looks great with other pedals, and it's true analog bypass.

Blah114 · #14 09-21-2009, 12:23 PM

I bought the peterson.. because it is USA made.. I try to do that.. except for my Markbass..

Valerus · #15 09-21-2009, 01:03 PM

I use the Boss TU-2 and it's never been a bad experience for me.

Stampy · #16 09-21-2009, 01:09 PM

Once in a while I will notice my TU-2 flash up the wrong note for a second or nothing comes up for a second but all in all it works fine for me.

Surly · #17 09-21-2009, 01:10 PM

Tuners are frequency counters, they're not perfect and may pick up some noise here and there.

mikkejohansson · #18 09-21-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thudstaff23

I have the Planet Waves tuner pictured above. It is very reliable, built like a tank, looks great with other pedals, and it's true analog bypass.

I got a little grief for posting this last time, so let me make it clear that I'm not trying to be ignorant or snotty; but read this on the subject.

http://www.stinkfoot.se/andreas/diy/...es/tuners2.htm

moose23 · #19 09-21-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkejohansson

I got a little grief for posting this last time, so let me make it clear that I'm not trying to be ignorant or snotty; but read this on the subject.

http://www.stinkfoot.se/andreas/diy/...es/tuners2.htm

I like how states at the end that he doesn't use a true bypass tuner himself.

fedebass · #20 09-21-2009, 02:29 PM

+++ korg pitchblack