Double Bass Clip On Tuner Recommendations --------------------------------clip-on

[bobsax]

There are several threads on tuners (some very lengthy) but I would like some recommendations for clip on tuners only.

I think Missy Rains uses a Intelitouch PT10. In one of her AOB lessons she mentions it's an Intelitouch but doesn't mention the model. It looks like the PT10. The specs on it say it uses a non standard battery and it would be nice if there was a clip on that used a rechargeable battery or batteries.

This what MF has
clip on tuners Results | Musician's Friend

 

[Greg Clinkingbeard]

A PT10 works for me. Clipped to the bass side of the bridge seems to work for picking up good readings. Some have said it doesn't pick up the E string well but that hasn't been my experience. It stays clipped to the quiver when not in use.

 

[kanonfodr]

A few local bassists and guitarists use the Snark with good results, even captures the low B fairly well and survives gigs. I've played with one, and liked it, but for my gigs I prefer my pedal tuner.

Peace,
Greg

(edit, just saw this was in the DB section, you can totally disregard my post :/)

 

[drurb]

+1 on the Snark, specifically the SN-2. Fantastic bang for the buck and, for me, works better than many costing far more. More detail here.

 

[bobsax]

Anybody use the Korg PC1?
It looks like it's a lot smaller then the PT10 and not as maneuverable as the Snark but it has a battery saving auto shut off that seems like a nice feature. Plus Korg has a good reputation with tuners.
Amazon.com: Korg Pitchclip Chromatic Clip On Guitar Tuner - Korg PC-1: Musical Instruments
the reviewer hates it.

 

[JoeyNaeger]

I have the Peterson SC-1 Stroboclip and am really pleased with it. It's incredibly accurate and has a quick response.

 

[GrowlerBox]

Anybody use the Korg PC1?
It looks like it's a lot smaller then the PT10 and not as maneuverable as the Snark but it has a battery saving auto shut off that seems like a nice feature. Plus Korg has a good reputation with tuners.
Amazon.com: Korg Pitchclip Chromatic Clip On Guitar Tuner - Korg PC-1: Musical Instruments
the reviewer hates it.

I have a Korg AW-2 -- tracks well, seems accurate (when put up against my Strobostomp), has a nice manoeuvreable display with a switchable backlight, mic or piezo, "A" can be calibrated. Also has the auto shut-off. Dearer than the PC1 or the Snark, though.

 

[Rumblejohn]

I am another happy Srobo-Clip user.

John

 

[drurb]

The Snark SN-2 has both a dimming and an auto-off power feature. I actually sold my StroboClip and now use the Snark.

 

[Phil Smith]

I use the Seiko STX1, it's discontinued but a great tuner.

 

[Nagrom]

TU-12 with a Clip-on contact p/u works for me. The body sits nicely on the bridge, The clip grabs between the strings.

 

[Jack Clark]

The thing I like about the Peterson Strobo-clip is that it's still easily tuning the string in after my ear can't hear the difference anymore. That's a good feeling, tuner-wise. (Not such a good feeling ear-wise, but I can't do a whole lot about that.)

 

[JoeyNaeger]

The thing I like about the Peterson Strobo-clip is that it's still easily tuning the string in after my ear can't hear the difference anymore. That's a good feeling, tuner-wise. (Not such a good feeling ear-wise, but I can't do a whole lot about that.)

+1 and I found that practicing with this tuner actually helped my internal hear. I can't say that about any other tuner I've used.

 

[bobsax]

Hey do you guys clip your tuners so that you can see them over the fingerboard or under it?

I borrowed a blue Snark and it seemed like the only way to place it was so that you read it under the fingerboard.

Missy Raines has her Intelitouch PT10 placed so that she can see it over the fingerboard.

 

[Steve Freides]

Snark SN-2 - Snark!

-S-

 

[tstone]

I was happy with the Meisel Com-90, but I tried a Snark SN-2 and I have to admit it's even better. More compact and robust than the Meisel and grabs the low E every time without fail.

 

[bobsax]

So with the Snark SN-2 are you using the mic or vibration setting?

 

[Steve Freides]

So with the Snark SN-2 are you using the mic or vibration setting?

Vibrate - no reason to use the mic that I can think of.

-S-

 

[bobsax]

Vibrate - no reason to use the mic that I can think of.

-S-

Hmmm.
I'm trying out a blue Snark. I think it's the SN-1.
From the site it looks like the only difference from the SN-2 is the mic and $10.
Maybe we should recommend the SN-1 ?

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[Steve Freides]

Hmmm.
I'm trying out a blue Snark. I think it's the SN-1.
From the site it looks like the only difference from the SN-2 is the mic and $10.
Maybe we should recommend the SN-1 ?

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Your links are way overpriced - they're $12 on amazon.com, $11.60, actually, as of a few minutes ago.

-S-