Current inexpensive, small accurate tuner for bass - with 9V battery - go

[SBassman]

Ok, there are a bazillion tuners in the universe, and there have been trends. Like the Korg Pitch Black - which was a bust for me, personally.

Ok, name a current available inexpensive, small accurate tuner that tracks well for bass. That can also be powered with a 9v battery. Ready - go.

 

[SBassman]

I'm reading that the Monoprice tuner tracks pretty well, and does 9v. But then I saw a comment that it popped, which, if true, is deal breaker. Lots of tuners out there on Amazon to wade through.

 

[amper]

Define "inexpensive"? As far as I'm concerned, I can't think of any tuners on the market I would describe as "expensive". The best (imo) is the Peterson StroboStomp HD, which sells for $128.75 today on Amazon.

 

[andare]

I use an older Korg Pitch black when I need a battery so I can't help you. No idea why it didn't work for you. The screen is more readable than the Polytune I use now.

 

[WhoIsMoo]

I'm reading that the Monoprice tuner tracks pretty well, and does 9v. But then I saw a comment that it popped, which, if true, is deal breaker. Lots of tuners out there on Amazon to wade through.

I have the monoprice tuner and generally like it, though I had a problem at practice that was either a bad cable or the tuner; there was noticeable noise coming through. I had never experienced that before practice so I can't say with certainty. I like the tuner otherwise though.

 

[J Posega]

Inexpensive. Small. Accurate.

Pick two. (Though, I've never really seen a really cheap tuner of any size that was that accurate)

Then, use a 9v battery adapter (9v clip on one end, male barrel jack on the other) to power it.

With tuners and pedals, you tend to get what you pay for. You've got to be in tune, so it's not worth cheaping out on a tuner. I've used the TC Electronics Polytune Mini for years. As an investment over time, my first one lasted almost 8 years and cost me about $80. $10 per year. Less than $1 per month.

 

[SBassman]

I have the monoprice tuner and generally like it, though I had a problem at practice that was either a bad cable or the tuner; there was noticeable noise coming through. I had never experienced that before practice so I can't say with certainty. I like the tuner otherwise though.

Does the switch pop?
Do find it accurate and quick enough in tracking - for bass? Thanks.

 

[WhoIsMoo]

Does the switch pop?
Do find it accurate and quick enough in tracking - for bass? Thanks.

The switch doesn't make a pop. It tracks the bass quite well for me, even the B on 5 string. I tested again at home and I don't notice any noise issues now. I may have had a faulty patch cable at church.

 

[SBassman]

The switch doesn't make a pop. It tracks the bass quite well for me, even the B on 5 string. I tested again at home and I don't notice any noise issues now. I may have had a faulty patch cable at church.

Thanks much. Yeah, cable, grounding, or failing battery could have been involved.

Probably going to try it.

 

[Gopherbassist]

Check eBay for an old Snark tuner? Should be pretty cheap and I'm 95% sure it can run on a 9v.

 

[WhoIsMoo]

I've been taking my stage right tuner to Church more and it has been great.

 

[Clark Westfield]

Being my last name is Howell, my grandfather was Thurstin, I'd go Peterson and be done.

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