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Post by Stan on Jan 3, 2020 9:44:20 GMT -7
I've used the Snark in past they where OK tuner wise
The plastic and especially rubber bits don't like the Caribbean Heat and Ball Joint broke off as well
I'm not meaning to Rant Snark just saying my experience with quality built
What you like these days?
The prices are all over the wall, how to choose, hmmmm?
Cheers Stan
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Post by meanslide on Jan 3, 2020 10:30:01 GMT -7
Hands down, the Peterson StroboClipHD. A bit pricey but it has the James Taylor "sweetened tuning" as a preset. Petersons customer service is top notch too. I lost a screw on it a couple of times, called them and they shipped the missing parts out for free.
Here's an explanation of JT's tuning -
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Post by digs57 on Jan 3, 2020 10:32:57 GMT -7
Like snark but I like new d'addarios...changed a lot on those...4 different screen positions,graphics updated...cheaper.
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Post by bigben55 on Jan 3, 2020 10:39:58 GMT -7
TC Polytune Clip
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Post by heynewguy (Ol’ Bill) on Jan 3, 2020 10:49:32 GMT -7
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Post by nicholas on Jan 3, 2020 10:51:30 GMT -7
Same recommendation. I've had mine for a few years now. Really nice. Love how the screen auto rotates so you can put it on the back or front of the headstock and the display is always right side up. Simple unit. Works good.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Jan 3, 2020 11:01:33 GMT -7
I prefer the Peterson Strobo-Clip HD too. I have a Polytune mini on my pedal board that I love as well. Pick the one that has your preferred display, they're both superior tuners.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2020 12:27:06 GMT -7
TC Polytune for home or studio. Works great and is the most durable of all of them.
On stage it looks like shorts and sandals.
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Post by Stan on Jan 3, 2020 12:40:36 GMT -7
I appreciated all the responses and your time.
Seems like TC is group favorite here,
I had a look at both and I'm going to chose the TC over Peterson (I like both company products)
Primarily TC for me because of built and materials for long term
TC click on seems less likely to break it's head off like Peterson, I like idea of rotating head but fear of loosing my head.
Cheers
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Jan 3, 2020 13:00:21 GMT -7
I’ve been using Snarks for years with no issues - perhaps I’ve just been lucky. I had a Peterson Strobostomp on my board for years and loved it, but the display died (and it was a big beast).
My feeling is that almost all tuners have great accuracy now, so I go as low cost as I can while getting a good display and maybe strobe mode to help with intonating the guitars.
I also have Peterson’s iPhone tuner in case I’m out somewhere without another tuner 😉
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2020 13:23:05 GMT -7
Yep--here, too. Compared to the Snark and others I've tried, the Polytune locks on faster, is more accurate, and the LCD screen is big, bright and clear. Also, it's easy to position on the back of the headstock for better visibility.
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Post by GuitarZ on Jan 3, 2020 15:48:35 GMT -7
I would also say pick up a Snark or two along the way. I do like the sweetened tunings that the peterson provides. I'm guessing the TC Polytune will do you well.
However, the Snark's seem reasonably accurate and are cheap. I keep one near my amps at home and a second one in my gig bag and just find they're easier to grab. Given the price of the peterson, I tend to keep it in it's case and it's less handy. I also think the battery life is a little better on the Snarks.
They're all great gadgets. Now that I think about it, I believe i still have my old chromatic tuner (forget the brand although it was the size of a cassette tape) laying around. The new technology is cool.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2020 15:33:50 GMT -7
PolyTune
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Post by Don A on Jan 7, 2020 12:37:53 GMT -7
I like the TC UniTune clip on tuner. It's cheaper than the PolyTune and I don't need the PolyTune feature.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 13:47:42 GMT -7
I like the TC UniTune clip on tuner. It's cheaper than the PolyTune and I don't need the PolyTune feature. That was originally developed at Sweetwater's request. $10 off!
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Post by John on Jan 8, 2020 6:30:18 GMT -7
As for the James Taylor video above, I've kind-of been doing some of that to a certain degree. Especially with acoustics. But my version was mainly by ear. (by ear...after I use a clip on tuner)
I slightly flatten the B and low E strings.
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Post by meanslide on Jan 8, 2020 14:01:34 GMT -7
As for the James Taylor video above, I've kind-of been doing some of that to a certain degree. Especially with acoustics. But my version was mainly by ear. (by ear...after I use a clip on tuner) I slightly flatten the B and low E strings. I find it to sound really good, although I use the Peterson to get me there. It's a slight difference, but noticeable once you get used to hearing it.
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Post by Faze on Feb 11, 2020 10:04:28 GMT -7
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Post by Rhino on Feb 15, 2020 9:21:42 GMT -7
I've got a few of these...a bit more "robust" than the Snarks I've owned/broken:
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Post by sharkboy on Feb 19, 2020 19:38:39 GMT -7
Yeah, I found Snarks to be slower and slightly less accurate than Polytunes. The Peterson is nice, but kind of pricey for something so easily damaged. I have a Peterson, but I mostly just use Polytunes.
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