TU-3 vs PolyTune 2 Mini

[400thecat]

Hey all,

Been following these forums for a while now so happy to be chiming in for myself. In your experience would you recommend the TU-3 or PolyTune 2 Mini for bass? I've had the TU-3 for a while now but have been looking to make some room on my pedalboard. I have about 5 pedals and they're all true bypass, does anyone have any insight on the quality of Boss pedals' buffers? I haven't noticed any difference in tone when I'm running through my board vs direct so am not sure if a buffer pedal will be necessary or not if making the move to the PolyTune.

Thanks!

 

[dannybuoy]

The Boss would be acting as a buffer so you may notice a slight signal degradation if moving to an all true bypass chain by switching tuners.

 

[tragicmagic]

What bass do you have? If it has an on-board active preamp on it, you should be fine switching to an all true-bypass pedal setup since active electronics work as a buffer already.

 

[Edmang]

Seems you have the TU-3 already. Can always buy a Polytune from somewhere like GC which has a good return policy. Try it out, and then decide if you like it or not. If not return it.

 

[Gordon of Eden]

I love the Polytune mini for bass. I don't need the buffer and it leaves some pedalboard space. I like the way the display looks and I can read it in most daylight conditions.

 

[Bassbeater]

I always ABY to a tuner as the first pedal because I've notice some tone suck too... I don't know about tracking or accuracy of the various units, but the most recent purchase was a korg pitchblack, based on visibility from a distance. Some of the mini tuners made me wonder if I would be able to see it easily.

 

[mmbongo]

Polytune by a mile. Completely outclasses a Boss tuner.

 

[RickyT]

I play in F#0 and the PolyTune couldn't tune my bass. Completely wigged out and didn't register anything.

The TU-3 has no problems what so ever.

The Boss gets my vote.

 

[400thecat]

Thanks for all the feedback here! Thinking I'm going to give the PolyTune a go (when I find myself with a little extra cash) and see how the all true bypass treats my board. I just ordered a Diamond Comp so will need that tiny tuner to clear up some room