Low B tuner for outdoor use

[getBAK]

I'm looking for a good tuner to support a Low B string that's easily visible in full sunlight

I've been running Korg Pitchblack tuners for years, one of the few non-strobes I found that will deal with an open B without a harmonic. It's a great tuner, but the display disappears in direct sunlight.
I'm playing more and more daytime gigs of late and need something that will fit the bill.
Recommendations welcome

 

[lomo]

If the Korg Pitchblack Advance won't do the trick I doubt any other will. It's face is slightly angled and it's very bright/ not too small.

 

[el murdoque]

I've used my Peterson Strobostomp HD in sunlight only once so far, but I could see the display well enough.

 

[revd]

I'm looking for a good tuner to support a Low B string that's easily visible in full sunlight

I've been running Korg Pitchblack tuners for years, one of the few non-strobes I found that will deal with an open B without a harmonic. It's a great tuner, but the display disappears in direct sunlight.
I'm playing more and more daytime gigs of late and need something that will fit the bill.
Recommendations welcome

Clip on tuner?

I've got a Peterson that you can easily adjust the angle of, and the best part is that it frees up one more space on your pedal board. Result!

 

[jthisdell]

I don't play a five but the TC Polytune is very bright and easy to read out doors.

 

[HelpImaRock]

The best daytime tuner is the Turbo Tuner. If it can't handle the B, nothing will.

 

[And I]

I don't play a five but the TC Polytune is very bright and easy to read out doors.

+1

I do play 5ers. It should be bright enough for outdoors.

Btw if you ever have problems with a tuner not picking up your low B, try the 12th fret harmonic.

 

[BOOG]

I'm looking for a good tuner to support a Low B string that's easily visible in full sunlight

I've been running Korg Pitchblack tuners for years, one of the few non-strobes I found that will deal with an open B without a harmonic. It's a great tuner, but the display disappears in direct sunlight.
I'm playing more and more daytime gigs of late and need something that will fit the bill.
Recommendations welcome

This is what I love. Reads the B string without a waver and auto light sensing.

 

[nnnnnn]

The best daytime tuner is the Turbo Tuner. If it can't handle the B, nothing will.

I've never used my Turbo Tuner outdoors, but I can confirm it is extremely fast and accurate even below low B.

 

[burgerdj]

Which version of the Turbo Tuner are you using? I’ve encountered the same challenges. Thx!

 

[fauxtoe]

The few times I've played outside in the daylight both my Turbo Tuner (ST-300 Mini) and Peterson Strobostomp HD have been good. The Strobostomp will look monochrome in the sun, but it is very visible and handles everything with ease. They thought this one through and I don't think there's a better pedal tuner on the market. There's a photo of it in the daytime right on the front page - Link Removed

 

[getBAK]

Interesting

 

[HelpImaRock]

Which version of the Turbo Tuner are you using? I’ve encountered the same challenges. Thx!

I have the Mini. I had been using a Polytune Mini and had an outdoor gig where I couldn't see it. No more problems with the Turbo Tuner.

 

[Killing Floor]

Polytune mini works fine outdoors. Low B. Fast tracking.

 

[Boy_Narf]

Another vote for st300 mini.

 

[Discount Bassy]

Boss TU-3 has a bright setting that can turned on for outdoor usage. I've never had trouble picking up my B with them. Another vote for the Peterson Strobostomp, as well.

 

[bassrique]

For $10 less, I use the TC Electronic monotune.

 

[Rich Fiscus]

I’ve only ever used a Polytune indoors, but I have no doubt it would be much more visible than my Pitchblack+, which becomes basically unreadable more than a foot or two away. I can’t complain much, since the Pitchblack+ was given to me. However, if not for it’s second channel, which I use for keeping a cable ready in case of wireless failure, I probably would have replaced it long ago.

Honestly, I would be a little surprised if every other modern tuner pedal weren’t better outdoors. My Pitchblack+ is really that bad.

 

[tmvt]

I knew a amp tech that used to be a engineer and would invented little music items. One was a shield for the Boss TU tuners. He had a lot of pro touring clients he repaired amps for that were having a hard time seeing the tuners in bright sunlight so he made a simple shield that clips on the tuner and blocks the light from the leds. You could probably make one out of cardboard or some plastic for whatever tuner you do have.

 

[Chrisk-K]

Peterson Strobostomp HD or TC Polytune. I own both.