So, recommend a Tuner?

Korg DT10BK

Got mine from Bass North West for $US100

It's a good unit.

 

Peterson strobes are the bee's knees when it comes to tuners. If you want a pedal, look at the StroboStomp. I have the StroboFlip and love it.

They are NOT cheap, but are worth every single penny.

-Mark

 

+1 or maybe 2 as I have 1 for each of my guitar and bass rigs.

Great stage tuner.

 

Planet Waves Chromatic Pedal Tuner.
Inexpensive, fast and accurate!

 

Personally I'd go with what I use right now, a Sabine RT-7100. It has two inputs and two outputs (it's most useful when you use either two basses or two amps, the switching can get weird otherwise), big old display that's easy to read, reasonable tracking (like many guitar tuners out there it tracks a lot better if you use the 12th string harmonics instead of open strings), and isn't too expensive.

I know that a lot of guys give a ton of love to Korg tuners on TB, so they're worth checking out too (I just haven't used them).

However, if you don't want to go rackmount then someone else's advice will be better heeded.

 

I have an Intellitouch- very handy to clip on the headstock backstage w/o having to fluff around with leads

 

I've had a Boss TU-2 Chromatic for years. The thing's bombproof has an output which shuts of the sound when the pedals being used and/or a bypass out so it doesn't matter if it's on or off (choice depends on whether you want to tune silently or not) and has the added advantage of having a dc out that when used with the wall wart and parallel DC cord powers all of my pedals that use 9.6VDC.

 

I'm stuck between buying the Boss TU-2 and the Korg DT-10BR.
Which would you guys prefer?

 

I have the TU-2 and I like it. I see that people at Musicians Friend like the korg better though, easier to read is probably a plus. Then again, the Boss' ability to power other peopleand quick access to half-step down tuning is cool too

 

The Korg has those features, too.

Honestly, the DC-out jack on the TU-2 is useless anyway... the proprietary Boss daisy chain is a hassle and far too short. I'd rather use an independent power supply.

The Korg comes with a special cable to power two pedals. But again, it's pretty impractical, IMO.

 

+1

 

I have the TU-2 and swear by it. The ability to cut off output is very valuable when playing out. The tuner works for guitar or bass, it's accurate, simple and bulletproof. What more do I need?

 

+1 for the DT-10BK
my whole band uses them!
bang for the buck!
works better on stage than the Boss, tracks better, and still has all the same features!
you won't need anything else after this little baby!

 

I have a conn strobotuner that I use for gigs and studio. For personal use I use a korg...gosh I don't remember the model number at this moment. It's a small pocket tuner.

 

I'll just go with the TU-2.

Here's a harder question.
The Boss DD-6 or the Boss DD-3?

I know the DD-6 has more delay effects (and a higher price), so...
Is it worth the extra $50 or so to get the DD-6?

 

$15

Taste great, less filling

Serious

Great little tuners

 

...the DT-10 is great...so is the (mini) Guyatone MT-3(it even plays tones if you want...

 

If you are looking for a pedal tuner. I HIGHLY suggest the Planet Waves pedal tuner also.
1) The display is much larger and much more visual. Much easier to see under bright stage lights or in the sunshine.
2) Has true bypass and mute functions.
3) Strobe and sweep tuning methods
4) Looks very cool especially when being used. Black metal casing. Very heavy and feels solid.
5) They don't seem to hold their retail value just yet like the used Boss pedals. I picked mine up on ebay for $45.

 

I am happy with my Korg DT-10.