What do you like more? Rackmount or pedal tuner?

nodestiny · #1 05-14-2009, 12:29 PM

I want to get a nice tuner. Not sure how much I want to spend, not sure what brand, not sure on a lot of things. But since I have never owned a GOOD one, I want to start deciding some of these things.

First things first: Which do you like better and why between rackmount and pedal tuners?

Stingray_EB · #2 05-14-2009, 12:29 PM

Rackmount. Korg DTR-2000 best tuner I have ever used.

lowendgenerator · #3 05-14-2009, 12:42 PM

Boss TU-2 is my drug of choice. I like it because its easy to use, no extra wires, or walking back to the amp to mute for tuning. In fact, I can tune during small breaks in songs and no one notices!

If I were going after a rack tuner, it would mos def be a Korg.

lowendgenerator · #4 05-14-2009, 12:45 PM

Here's something else to chew on. Many times at shows I end up playing on someone elses rig. Since my pedal board goes everywhere with me, I always have a tuner. If I had a rack tuner, I'd be screwed.

SteveC · #5 05-14-2009, 12:47 PM

I prefer pedal tuner. I use a Boss TU-2 as well. I like that it mutes, it's easy to see - most of the time, and you can tune very quickly. It is accurate enough for live gigs, but I do use something else for when I do bridge set up.

When I had a rack, I did use a Korg for a while, but really, I think the pedal is more convenient for me. Rack tuners mean using something other than you feet.

Stingray_EB · #6 05-14-2009, 12:49 PM

I like the fact that I am not totally dependent on a tuner. I mean its good to have when you can take it but. Because I cannot take it everywhere I am forced to tune by ear in some circumstances which tbh I think is a good thing.

Jazzdogg · #7 05-14-2009, 12:55 PM

I used to use a rack-mounted tuner, but I use different rigs for different gigs, so a pedal-tuner works best for me.

I haven't had any complaints about my Boss TU-2, but this one is getting so much love here on TB, that I'd consider it very seriously if I were buying a new pedal-style tuner:

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

nodestiny · #8 05-14-2009, 12:56 PM

one thing to note on my setup: My mesa amp has a footswitch with tuner mute already! So I'm not sure if that would discourage one from the need of a foot pedal tuner of a rackmount...

rratajski · #9 05-14-2009, 12:58 PM

Do you have other rack-mounted stuff? Do you have the space in your rack (if you have one)?

lowendgenerator · #10 05-14-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray_EB

I like the fact that I am not totally dependent on a tuner. I mean its good to have when you can take it but. Because I cannot take it everywhere I am forced to tune by ear in some circumstances which tbh I think is a good thing.

Tuning out loud at a show is SO unprofessional. Its also more time consuming, and to me, nothing says "Hey, let's walk away and get a beer" faster than dead air between songs.

RTL · #11 05-14-2009, 01:02 PM

Rackmount. It goes everywhere with my amp, and is always hooked up. That's about as convenient as it gets.

For the less important gigs (where I don't bring my amp), I have a less important tuner - an inexpensive little handheld

Done and done.

mjolnir · #12 05-14-2009, 01:08 PM

I guess it depends on what your rig is like. If you have a pedal board already, a pedal tuner would probably be a good idea. If you have a rack rig, then a rack tuner would probably be nice.

I personally use a rack tuner, no need for two cables, patches right into the back of my preamp.

BigOldHarry · #13 05-14-2009, 01:15 PM

Pedal. I like muting my signal (via pedal) and looking down to see what's what.

Tony G · #14 05-14-2009, 01:19 PM

I prefer stand-alone tuners, such as the Peterson Stroboflip. They fit in a gig bag easier, and have better viewing angles.

3toes · #15 05-14-2009, 01:22 PM

Rackmount. I have a Sabine RT-7100, and I just leave it on Strobe while I'm playing and have a nice little light show going on

Vic Winters · #16 05-14-2009, 01:26 PM

Pedal. Smaller and IMO easier to use especially for silent tuning.

waynobass · #17 05-14-2009, 01:27 PM

Neither: Korg, the $15 version. I tune once before the gig, then forget about it. My basses stay in tune.

nightcityburn · #18 05-14-2009, 01:37 PM

Pedal tuner. I had a rackmount tuner for 3 years and just recently traded down for a TU2 and couldn't be happier. I found that when I played an outdoor gig in sunlight that I could not see my tuner at all when it was racked. Pedals you can cast your own shadow on.

I have it in my own mini pedal board I customized to fit my SansAmp and my tuner. Tone in a box I say, tone in a box.

mozarwasagenius · #19 05-14-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodestiny

I want to get a nice tuner. Not sure how much I want to spend, not sure what brand, not sure on a lot of things. But since I have never owned a GOOD one, I want to start deciding some of these things.

First things first: Which do you like better and why between rackmount and pedal tuners?

pedal

I like to step on something quickly without having to look behind me.

If the rackmounted tuner were in front of me I might reconsider

varunkapahi · #20 05-14-2009, 01:55 PM

i like pedal tuners because i like to stomp!

i have a fender pt-100 but i'd love to replace it with a korg pitchblack