Clip-on tuner

Chris K · #1 06-30-2009, 12:54 PM

I''m interested in opinions on clip-on tuners. Specs on the web dón't give me much info. Top priority is that it be very precise. Other important features: easy and quick (also in hectic situations) and no new battery every two weeks or so.
Price is less important, as long as it's reliable.

B String · #2 06-30-2009, 01:25 PM

I've tried the intelli clip on, the Seiko, and numerous others.
None of them work for electric bass very well. Great for my
upright bass and ABG, but not the electric bass.

scottbass · #3 06-30-2009, 01:33 PM

I have tried the Seiko clip-on. It had a hard time getting a reading. I would not recommend it.

Chris K · #4 06-30-2009, 06:08 PM

So - if no clip-on will work properly, what's next? I really hate pedals. Any good tuners with jacks?

HogieWan · #5 06-30-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris K

So - if no clip-on will work properly, what's next? I really hate pedals. Any good tuners with jacks?

what do you mean by "with jacks"?

there's the korg pitchjack
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Pitchjack/

J. Crawford · #6 06-30-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris K

So - if no clip-on will work properly, what's next? I really hate pedals. Any good tuners with jacks?

In my opinion, it comes down to what you need it for. Will you have time to tune between songs? Are you looking for a super fast way to tune, or can you take your time?

If you have to tune between songs in a hurry, a pedal or rackmount are your best options.

If not, any simple tuner from a local shop should work. I have had great outcome with my ~$20 from my local mom and pop shop.

vin*tone · #7 06-30-2009, 06:32 PM

I've had good experiences with the Intellitouch. Accurate and very handy. There's nothing quicker to whip out in a chaotic back room and flick on just before jumping on stage.

Walbodiddy · #8 06-30-2009, 06:32 PM

I have not missed my DTR-1000 since I took the the advice of a gentleman from the grumpier side of the forums and picked up an eNote tuner:

http://app.infopia.com/Shop/Control/...d/0/rid/125205

Tracks solidly and quickly, all the way down to low B. I've had it four months and haven't needed to replace the battery yet.

The only negative I have found is that it occasionally doesn't track as well in certain positions on the headstock. I find it most consistently works well at the top of the headstock.

Absurdism · #9 06-30-2009, 07:27 PM

yeah I use various clip on tuners they have quircks but they work well and have long battery life

dmrogers · #10 06-30-2009, 07:48 PM

Sabine ST-1100 or STX-1100.

I've got two of them. They work great and use either battery or AC. When I gig, I send a signal from the head tuner out to the tuner input. I use little circular velcro pieces to fasten them to the head.

They are very accurate, and have held up well. Works fine for bass.

Chris K · #11 07-01-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Walbodiddy

I have not missed my DTR-1000 since I took the the advice of a gentleman from the grumpier side of the forums and picked up an eNote tuner:

http://app.infopia.com/Shop/Control/...d/0/rid/125205

Tracks solidly and quickly, all the way down to low B. I've had it four months and haven't needed to replace the battery yet.

The only negative I have found is that it occasionally doesn't track as well in certain positions on the headstock. I find it most consistently works well at the top of the headstock.

Walbodiddy, thanks for the info, very useful/complete. It looks like Grumpy did it again. So now it's all up to Bassshful.