Which tuner?

[mldavis]

I'm thinking about getting a floor pedal tuner, but can't decide which one to go for.

The two I've narrowed it down to are the Boss TU-3 and the Korg Pitchblack.

The Pitchblack looks pretty good with good reviews and is cheaper, but are there any other tuners out there worth me looking at?

Thanks

Martin

 

[David Jayne]

This one is supposed to be great. Our own Kjung recommends it highly.
http://www.turbo-tuner.com

 

[shastaband]

Another vote for the turbo-tuner. Since I bought mine, I leave the pitchblack at home. The turbo-tuner is better!

 

[Skindie]

Got to be the tc electronics polytune 2

 

[Babaghanoush]

http://www.turbo-tuner.com

+1
I use it daily and it's much more accurate than any other tuner that I have used.

 

[Lownote38]

$19.99 will get you a Snark which just clips on your headstock. It's cheap, durable and just as accurate as the Boss tuner. It picks up my low B on my 5 string just fine. That and I can tune when I'm not even plugged in to anything.

 

[B String]

If you're looking for something good and a bit less money, the Snark SN-10 is a good choice. Around $40. It has a big display so it's easy to read on the floor. they say it had true bypass. A good unit.

 

[Biggbass]

Between the two you listed definitely the Pitchblack. it's a good tuner...
and much easier to see in daylight too. I sold my Boss tuner after getting the Pitchblack.
First time I used it I knew I'd never use the Boss again.

 

[Cycho]

Zoom B3. A little pricey but it can do more than just tune you up.

 

[KaseOfBass]

Another +1 for the Turbo Tuner. Out of what you listed, I'd pick the Korg.

 

[sillyfabe]

TC Electronics Polytune MINI: doubles as a mute switch, tiny footprint and can tune my drop A like a champ

 

[Wireking1]

I have TU-3 and TC Polytune mini and I prefer the TC.

 

[Hopkins]

I'm gonna go ahead and put in a vote for the TU-3. They are accurate enough for anything live and will survive a nuclear bomb.

 

[Britbonic]

Floorpedal:

TC Polytune Mini Noir! Small, fast, accurate and way visible in a dark room.

Clipon:

PlanetWaves Microtune. Clips on back of headstock, tiny but large enough display. About $10 each on Amazon. Leave them on all my basses.

Not sure if this is true with all clipons but I have noticed in a noisy environment, like a jam session or when others on stage warming up, that the planet waves doesn't track as well. Makes sense since it works off of string vibrations.

 

[pbass6811]

I love my Turbo Tuner! I'd buy another one if something happened to the one I have now. Having said that, it IS expensive, but it's the fastest, most accurate tuner I've personally ever used(I've owned the TU-2 & TU-3-in fact, I have my TU-3 sitting in a box somewhere in the house-and, I've had a chance to use the TC and the Korg).

I certainly don't blame someone for not wanting to spend $130 on a tuner, but I'm telling ya', the Turbo Tuner is worth it...

 

[David Jayne]

I certainly don't blame someone for not wanting to spend $130 on a tuner, but I'm telling ya', the Turbo Tuner is worth it...

I just went ahead and ordered one. My TU-3 died and I've been dicking around with a cheap headstock tuner which seriously let me down Saturday night. Turbo it is.

 

[AaronVonRock]

I have a Pitchblack and am pleased with it. It has a larger and simpler display than Boss which makes it easier to see for me.

 

[pbass6811]

I just went ahead and ordered one. My TU-3 died and I've been dicking around with a cheap headstock tuner which seriously let me down Saturday night. Turbo it is.

You will be pleased, my friend...

 

[mldavis]

After reading your posts, it seems I won't go far wrong with the Korg Pitchblack.

Think I'll go for this one then, thanks for your advice all.

Cheers.

 

[mmbongo]

TC Polytuner runs circles around both of them and costs the same/less. Faster tuning, MUCH better display, better build quality. Polytuner or Turbo Tuner are really the only ones worth looking at.