Tuner that works on low B string

I regularly use the tuner on my Zoom B3n, a Turbo-Tuner ST-300 mini, and a Snark clip-on (forget the exact model) on a Sire 5-string and they all work fine.

Some things to take into account:

• Some basses are harder: Try different plucking strength, pickup selector position, not overdoing the pre-amp, etc.
• Clip-on position matters.
• With all tuning methods: Using the 12th-fret harmonic (octave harmonic) makes tuning easier, especially on the B-string. I almost always use the harmonic without even thinking about it.

 

Every tuner from Sonic Research and TC Electronics. The TC clip-on works better than most pedals.

 

TC electronics
Kong pitch black

 

Turbo tuner, for sure.

But B string performance depends on setting the witness points and being vigilant with insuring no twists are in the B string.

Also, I noticed a long time ago that I get a more accurate and solid reading from the tuner when I pluck (or pick, as you were) the B string just over the neck pup, or closer to the heel of the neck as opposed to close to the bridge.

 

I own two different model Korg chromatic tuners, both not recent models, and neither ever has any problem dealing with low B strings.

 

If tuners are giving you problems then just use the tuner on the G and then tune the other strings to that. Remember you're never always going to be perfectly in tune, so just use your ears to tune the rest. Remember too, this is art, not science.

 

Sonic Research, hands-down!

 

Actually, one huge appeal of the Turbo Tuner is that I can tune my bass by ear and the Turbo Tuner can record and store that tuning. It looks a little complicated, which is why I haven’t sat down and tried it just yet. I plan to soon.

 

I have found that clip on tuners work better when they are clipped on the bridge.
There seems to be better vibration transfer.

 

I have no issues with the red snark clip on tuner, or the amazon/MF/GCcheapie on my pedalboard. If you have trouble - reposition the tuner a bit on the headstock - resonance can make a difference at times.

 

I have had several pedal tuners, and they all catch the B, but I never tune with open B- always the 12th fret harmonic. Korg Pitchblack, Planet Waves, Peterson Strobostomp all good.

 

Just hit the harmonic at the 12th fret. Works well with just about any tuner.

 

I have one, it does, it's cheap, and you'll love it.

 

I use a Korg PitchJack plug in tuner that works best. My Zoom B2 works great as well. The Snark and Planet Waves clip-on tuners I have stutter on the B string.
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