Polytune2 not reading B string - is this normal?

[Solarmist]

Hey guys

I just got the new Blacklight Polytune2, and can't seem to get a reading from my B string. I've tried it with both the needle, and strobe modes with the same result. It only reads the B after about 2 seconds have passed since the initial pluck, and flattening out.

Any suggestions?

 

[buldog5151bass]

I sometimes have an issue with the clip on tuners I keep in my case - I hit the octave harmonic. Assuming your bass is set up, that will do.

 

[NightW0lf]

Nope, not normal.. I have a Polytune 2 and it reads my B string without issue. Maybe turn the tone down a bit? (not that it makes a difference for me, but you say it catches on once it settles)

 

[Solarmist]

I sometimes have an issue with the clip on tuners I keep in my case - I hit the octave harmonic. Assuming your bass is set up, that will do.

I did - same result, but no problems with E thru G.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Odd.

 

[mmbongo]

Definitely not normal.

 

[Amplified]

I get it once in a while when I forget to turn up the volume knob on the bass. Not normal if you ask me.

 

[20db pad]

I'd look into seeing whether the signal from the bass is unusually hot or unusually low. It also helps to set active onboard preamps to a flat setting and maybe select only one pickup while tuning.. Also look to see if the B string is higher than the rest of the strings and that the pickups themselves are close enough to the strings. Lastly, use a gentle pluck to check the B string, and maybe change the battery in your tuner if it's not on a board with a power supply.

You can also use your tuner with another 5 string bass from a friend or a store to see if it doesn't read the B with a variety of makes and models of basses.

 

[Dave W]

Not normal. No issues with my mini or mini2 reading down to a low G