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Best foot pedal tuner?

joel kelsey

joel kelsey

Aug 1, 2006
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Hey guys,

I don't post much on the BG side as I am a "doubler" who primarily plays the upright. I'm also not sure if this is the right place for this thread.

Anyways, I'm looking for a good foot pedal tuner. I need one that will read a low B, as well as mute me through my amp and PA. I have the Boss TU-3, but alas it has crapped out on me after only a few gigs. Not to mention, the Boss tuner won't read my low B very well. I also own a Peterson Strobo Flip tuner, and that thing won't read a D on my bass guitar! I have a nice bass (Japanese Sadowsky Metro), so I don't believe it is the bass causing this problem. Perhaps tuners hate me? I use the Peterson with my upright with no problems, but I can't seem to find a solution for my bass guitar..... Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!!

Joel
 
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is the TC better than the Pitchblack? My Pitchblack just crapped out on me after 18 months and I'm looking for another now....I have 2 Boss TU2 but would prefer something else....someone mentioned the Sonic Research Turbo Tuner, which sounds appealing because of it's small size and accuracy but I'm thinking I may have trouble getting used to the stobe lights on it...never could get used to the Peterson and my eyes are not getting any younger.....
 
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loopee said:
is the TC better than the Pitchblack? My Pitchblack just crapped out on me after 18 months and I'm looking for another now....I have 2 Boss TU2 but would prefer something else....someone mentioned the Sonic Research Turbo Tuner, which sounds appealing because of it's small size and accuracy but I'm thinking I may have trouble getting used to the stobe lights on it...never could get used to the Peterson and my eyes are not getting any younger.....
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I have not personally used the Sonic Research, but from what I have read about it some feel it is perhaps a bit harder to use quickly live than the TC tuner, ironically because it is actually a slightly better (as in quicker and more precise) tuner but because of this also not as stable when displaying the note. I would definitely choose it if I were to use it for very precise tuning, like when intonating instruments, but maybe the TC is a better choice for live use. The TC costs less too.
 
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Hard to believe that it - Peterson - won't read your D string.
I have the classic and very very happy with it (I double also). I can't see you changing up on tuners if you have the flip. Unless something is wrong with it. The classic is a very nice one and although I still think its not the tuner you may want to try the classic.
 
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I use the Korg Pitchblack, I'm quite pleased with it, very reliable! Has no issues tracking my low B at all (I wouldn't tolerate my tuner to need a second for that). Quite customisable as well.

The only downside is that the it's hard to read when playing outdoors/in sunlight.
 
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Bassist30 said:
Hard to believe that it - Peterson - won't read your D string.
I have the classic and very very happy with it (I double also). I can't see you changing up on tuners if you have the flip. Unless something is wrong with it. The classic is a very nice one and although I still think the its not the tuner you may want to try the classic.
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I know.... It's crazy... When I play a D, the thing goes crazy and spins out of control switching to different notes. I've tried everything. I set the "sweet spot" to bass, I've toggled pickups, experimented with passive/active to no avail. It will read the other notes. Thanks for the advice everyone! The TU-3 just quit working in the middle of a 6 hour gig, so I'm wanting to try something else.
 
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I like LCD pedals like the Peterson Strobo.. You can see the backlit LCD on dark stages as well as Bright outdoor stages or Super Bright Stage lights in fact the LCD type are easier to see the brighter it gets. ... Thats the advantage of the LCD over the LED.. I have found others borrowing my LCD lit pedal on outdoor day gigs .. On brightly lit stages, LED pedals with the RED LEDs are unable to be read at times.
I like the older Perterson Trobostomp2. .The grey one.. I also have the new Peterson Classic stomp but dont like it for the simple fact that the "#" and "b" sign is way too small to see if you are 40+ and dont have your glasses onHA..
They should at least make the "#" and "b" blink on that model...
But I have had the Strobostomp 2 for years.. Battery lasts month and months.. And it accurate.. easy to see.. I dont need anything else.
 
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It's about $130, which may put it in the "too pricey" category, but the Sonic Research ST-200 Turbo Tuner is, by far, the best tuner I personally have ever used. I've owned most of the Boss tuners at some point, and I've tried the Korg & the TC, which are both great tuners, but the Turbo Tuner is still more accurate and faster and I've never had any problems seeing the display and we play on some bright stages. Honestly, I haven't had any experience with the Peterson, and I'm sure it's a fantastic tuner, but it's $60 more than the Turbo Tuner!

If something happens to my Turbo Tuner, I will buy another one...;)
 
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