Anyone using the BOSS TU-3w Waza Craft Tuner Pedal?

These things look awesome but really what does it actually do to justify the huge price tag?

 

Just picked up one of the recently released “Made in Japan” versions. The switchable true-bypass/buffer is nice. This buffer sounds better than most of the other Boss pedals I own and works well as a first in chain pedal. The bypass/2nd output is also nice.

They can easily be found for $115-$125 shipped and I would suggest picking up a new MIJ vs an MIT/IIJ for better resale value, if you think you might flip it. The bonus is the MIJs also have the classic silver screw.

 

I remember first hearing about the Waza Craft Tuner - I thought it was a joke. I figured it was one of those pseudo 4chan prank type products that you see them do with apple ads.

Anyways, I am intrigued on what makes this pedal stand out from the rest. Anybody have input?

 

It's black...

 

You forgot the blue LED screen! Red is out of style yo

 

Talk to your favorite Boss dealer. As dealers turnover inventory new stock should be MIJ. Also, it looks like a few dealers have them on Reverb.

 

I was considering the TU-3W, but then ended up with the Polytune 3 which has the bonafide buffer built in.

 

I wish I had enough money to afford sht I don't need

 

If you're gonna spend that much on a tuner, I'd go with a Turbo Tuner over this.

 

What's different about it from the regular TU-3?

 

Nah, I'll stick with my faithful TU-3 I have been using for years and it has yet to let me down.

 

I went from an ancient TU-2 to the Waza Craft TU-3 and it was a huge functional improvement, but couldn't speak to what makes it different from the regular TU-3. It certainly didn't change my sound; significantly enough for me to notice, anyway. I just liked the way it looked and had a few extra bucks to spend, so I went for it.

 

How's the accuracy (compared to the "stock" tuner)? Any report there?

 

The accuracy seems to be spot on. I'll add too, that the blue LED is a LOT easier for me to see in certain stage lighting situations.

 

Re; Blue lights- me too; especially since I wear glasses in "real life"! LOL

I asked about the accuracy only because I would assume that for the additional cost, it might be better/a tighter tolerance... Hmm. Maybe an A/B comparison should be in the works!

The other reason I ask, is that while my Planet Waves tuner (original unit, not the newer one) has began to emit weird noises through the signal chain when I'm tuning (unless I mute my pedalboard)- so replacement may be in the cards soon (and I still can't afford a Peterson, although I've used one many times!).

Thanks!

 

I wanted one of these briefly but wound up with the turbo tuner 300. The Boss I believe is accurate to +/- 1 cent, the Turbo to +/- .02 cents. For gigging and such the Boss would be great but I do appreciate the better accuracy of the Turbo for intonation and setup purposes. The Turbo seems to be built pretty rugged and visibility in direct sunlight has been good. It's also cheaper and I've seen used ones on Reverb for right around $100.