Where's all the rack mount tuners?

[Slowgypsy]

After years of using a pedal tuner, I finally decided to get a rack mount tuner. More than anything it's just an attempt to try something new. FWIW, it seems Korg no longer makes a rack mount tuner. All I find new are either a Behringer or a Peterson. Any other makes? What am I missing? Anyone know where to get a Korg? Yikes.....

 

[pasta4lnch]

there's been a bunch of threads on this - that's pretty much it. Korg discontinued theirs and not sure if sabine makes one . . . glad I still have my furman w/ the tuner on it!

 

[chicago_mike]

Got rid of mine. Kinda went the way of the do-do.

 

[Craig_S]

Hey... The 90's called. They want their tuner back!

 

[SactoBass]

After years of using a pedal tuner, I finally decided to get a rack mount tuner. More than anything it's just an attempt to try something new. FWIW, it seems Korg no longer makes a rack mount tuner. All I find new are either a Behringer or a Peterson. Any other makes? What am I missing? Anyone know where to get a Korg? Yikes.....

You can still find Korgs on the 'bay (used).

 

[Bassman7PM]

I use mine all the time and prefer it over a pedal. I've seen the Fender rack Tuner on CL for as low as Fifty dollars.

 

[Zerstorte Zelle]

doesn't this require you to turn around and tune. I'd think that would be a pain. What about quick tuning in between sections or what have you?

 

[over_the_moon]

There are usually a bunch on eBay. I picked up a Korg DTR-1000 there recently. I like the rack-mount for home use because I can see it from across the room. I've never performed with it, though. The unit is not very deep, so you could probably rig something up so it sits near a stage monitor or over your pedal board.

 

[newwavefrank]

I have a Kork and a Sabine. I much prefer the sabine. I just checked their website and they don't have a current model. I may have to ebay a backup. I hate pedals.

 

[Slowgypsy]

doesn't this require you to turn around and tune. I'd think that would be a pain. What about quick tuning in between sections or what have you?

Actually, I tune my bass just before a show and then check it just before the next set starts. I find I rarely have to adjust my tuning after that initial "before the show starts" tuning. This instrument simply stays in tune. So I don't think I'd have to do a lot of turning around or quick tuning between sets.

Do I need this rack mount tuner? Heck no... but I've had my Boss pedal tuner for years now and thought I'd just re-visit the whole "how I tune" section of my life and see if there's a better way to do it.

And thoughts on the Behringer unit? I know that brand doesn't get a lot of love here, but really... how bad could it be?

 

[pasta4lnch]

^^+1 I actually use a pedal live - I keep it on top of my cab along w/ my SABDDI which I also keep on the whole time (never stomp). i tune in between sets

its a bummer there aren't more - if you can find a furman pl-tuner used it's killing two birds w/ one stone and the tuner is pretty decent . . .

 

[alembicguy]

I have a pedal tuner mounted in a rack

 

[GeneralElectric]

doesn't this require you to turn around and tune. I'd think that would be a pain. What about quick tuning in between sections or what have you?

If that was the case, I'd know which string was out of tune and I'd retune it while I was playing. Its a lot easier than it sounds.

Just got a Sabine RT7000 since I have a barely functional floor unit. Preliminary tests are great and it helps to have a big honkin LED behind you to tell you if you're in tune or not.

I also use a wireless and I don't like things cluttering the floor around me. I can look at my amp from far away and still tune the thing. Works great.

Also FWIW Peterson makes an awesome tuner. But my question is, why're you buying new?

 

[4StringsEnough]

You can still find Korgs on the 'bay (used).

You can still find Korgs on the 'bay (NEW!). Dunno if the link will work as I'm on my phone and it's a wap address but try this:

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[ga_edwards]

doesn't this require you to turn around and tune. I'd think that would be a pain.

If turning round is hard work perhaps you shouldn't be playing out live. You'd have to be in a full body cast for turning round to tune to be a major issue.

 

[anthowl]

i've seen some fenders.. dunno if they're still made though.

 

[smgleitch]

Love my rack mount tuner. Still dont understand why more people don't use them. I don't like peddles cluttering up the floor. Really think that it just looks more professional. I have a power amp, tuner and power conditioner in a rack sitting on top of my 2 210 cabs and it looks and functions great. Check tuning before I start and if something doesn't sound right it is bright and clear from a good distance away. I use a korg that I bought from a guy on cl for $75 I think. Great purchase love having it. I started thinking I needed to go to a floor tuner like everyone else, but you have to do what you want and like. I did and love it. With all that said I would stay away from the berringer but look for a good used korg.

 

[Jimbob Jones]

I've had a bad experience with the Behringer, it just doesn't pick up the notes you play. YMMV though.

 

[JimmyM]

Love my rack mount tuner. Still dont understand why more people don't use them. I don't like peddles cluttering up the floor. Really think that it just looks more professional.

that's just nuts to say that in an effects forum.

 

[Mudfuzz]

that's just nuts to say that in an effects forum.

A rack tuner would free up space on ur' board for better more important things. I so want a 1/3 or 1/2 sized rack tuner, I know roland made one once but they failed the world by not keeping up with it Yes, the whole world! God [or what have you] killed many kittens that day

edit:
You know if I had roadies and techs and **** I'd totally have a The Edge type of rack and just use a midi switcher for added coolness