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Post by zone47 on Mar 26, 2007 6:56:10 GMT -7
I was thinking of checking out one of those Peterson strobostomp tuners.  |
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Post by ruger9 on Mar 26, 2007 7:26:55 GMT -7
I haven't bought a pedalboard tuner yet, but I have done tons of research on the subject, one of my requirements is true-bypass. There are only 2 true-bypass tuners I know of. One is the Strobostomp. the other is the new Dean Markley one. the Planet Waves tuner isn't really true bypass (that's a long story, there's a thread here about it if you search.)
The Strobo is $$$, but i figure I have enuff tuners hanging around in my guitar cases- I don't need anymore EXCEPT one for my pedalboard, so i might as well spend the money and get one that has true-bypass, as well as a tuning accuracy so fine I can set intonation with it. In other words, i don't mind spending the $$$ because this WILL be the LAST tuner I buy.
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Post by iggs on Mar 26, 2007 7:33:23 GMT -7
Peterson Strobostomp. Takes a bit to get used to if you have never used strobe tuners before but once you get a hang of it, nothing else will do.
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Post by billyguitar on Mar 26, 2007 8:14:20 GMT -7
You can see the Peterson in daylight too.
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Post by (8^D) on Mar 26, 2007 9:52:23 GMT -7
TU-2 in the boards
Peterson for strobing instruments, acoustic, backstage, pre-show tuning. Too big/bulky for the board.
Like TU2 on stage...except outside.
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Post by dock66 on Mar 26, 2007 10:26:56 GMT -7
PW is really nice and small.
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Post by seaking on Mar 26, 2007 10:37:18 GMT -7
PW is really nice and small. PW is also cheap and built like a tank. Someone on the forum mentioned they experienced an inaccuracy tuning the g string, i believe. Mine however works great and is very easy to see. |
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Post by rhythmeister on Mar 26, 2007 10:40:05 GMT -7
...the Planet Waves tuner isn't really true bypass (that's a long story, there's a thread here about it if you search.) I'm not sure that's right or an accurate summary. I participated in that thread and my synopsis of it (and the thread on TGP, which I read also) is that no regular poster was sure whether it was or was not; however, someone from Planet Waves insisted it was "true bypass". On the other thread here on the Z BB, I posted a review of someone on Harmony Central who conducted a test, as a result of which that person felt the PW pedal was true bypass. I don't know if that test was a valid one for the purpose, but it is the only test (other than demoing) I'm aware of. Nobody on either thread said "I took it apart and here's what I found about the circuit..." For my own part - unscientific - I have been unable to detect any detraction from tone from this PW device (as starkly opposed to the tone-sucking TU-2), and I've been very happy with its performance. Cheers, Blair |
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Post by skydog958 on Mar 26, 2007 13:36:46 GMT -7
Another Strobostomp user here, love it. It was the first "pedal" I bought.
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Mar 26, 2007 15:18:45 GMT -7
I have the Fender... Bright LED's. Blue when out, red when in. two outputs. 1 will kill your sound when activated 2. will let sound pass through... choice is is yours. I choose kill the sound.
Plus it's only like $50.00 ;-)
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Post by Hohn on Mar 26, 2007 15:27:34 GMT -7
Strobostomp-- the best money you can spend on sounding good! What's the point of a pricey boutique OD if something as fundamental as tuning isn't squared away?
I love mine-- probably the MOST important pedal I have.
jmo
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Post by Shannon on Mar 26, 2007 15:54:40 GMT -7
I like mine. I run it in line, so the true bypass appealed to me.
Plus it looks cool.
If I could just get lyrics on the screen when I'm not tuning...
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Post by rcrecelius on Mar 27, 2007 6:37:30 GMT -7
I like the Strobostomp.
Ive learned that if Im having trouble tuning, I put my pickup selector in the middle pos(tele) so that they are hum cancelling...that usually yields a better reading in noisy rooms. Also lower the tone knob helps too.
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Post by bluzsteel on Mar 27, 2007 9:52:22 GMT -7
Stobostomp ,still not just great but I can see it in the day time , I really prefer the Boss pedal one great view at night
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Post by marsellus on Mar 27, 2007 10:04:30 GMT -7
I use a TU-2. As far as true-bypass goes, I can't really tell a difference in my tone. If it is affecting it, I guess the Route 66 is keeping it in check  |
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Post by real oldster on Mar 27, 2007 19:37:46 GMT -7
The Strobo Stomp is the way to go. Some people don't like it at first but you develop a touch for the thing. Now I have to pass it around at rehearsal. Bass, 12-string... everybody sounds better after using the SS.
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Post by johnnyl on Mar 27, 2007 19:49:41 GMT -7
Strobo is the way to go. I hear they have a newer model with improved jacks - get that one. The originals have pretty weak jacks for the price.
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Post by Dr.T on Mar 28, 2007 0:16:54 GMT -7
some small cheap ones I-don't-remember, I don't use tuner very much, during the night.
I have to say that my strat deluxe stays in tune.
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Post by cheycaster on Mar 28, 2007 4:31:15 GMT -7
strobosromp for me. I tell my buddies up here that it's the best pedal I ever bought!
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Post by beej on Mar 28, 2007 8:27:10 GMT -7
strobostomp here too
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Post by deltone on Mar 29, 2007 18:32:10 GMT -7
I appear to be the oddball...Korg DT-1 Pro. It's a rackmount, but I just sit it on top of my amp. It's also the only thing I run through my effects loop. I've had it for quite some time and it's always done a great job for me. The light rotating from one side to the other attracts some attention occasionally. Based on all the positive review's, out of curiosity I have been considering trying the SS though.
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Post by bilbal on Mar 29, 2007 19:25:51 GMT -7
I appear to be the oddball...Korg DT-1 Pro. It's a rackmount, but I just sit it on top of my amp. It's also the only thing I run through my effects loop. I've had it for quite some time and it's always done a great job for me. The light rotating from one side to the other attracts some attention occasionally. Based on all the positive review's, out of curiosity I have been considering trying the SS though. I use the Korg dt-1 myself and I have never had any problems what-so-ever. And, yes, the back and forth light has been the topic of many-a-conversation. I have actually been asked if it was a blood pressure devise ( ?) WTF would I have a blood pressure machine in my guitar rig for? Oh well it takes all kinds...I guess. |
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Post by andrew1 on Mar 29, 2007 20:55:39 GMT -7
Another Strobostomp user here -- once you use this, nothing else will do!
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Post by (8^D) on Mar 29, 2007 23:01:47 GMT -7
Actually, I think most of the time I use an Outta Tuner. ;D
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Post by RC on Mar 30, 2007 12:06:29 GMT -7
The Strobostomp is the best pedal tuner I've come across. The only time it's acted a little finicky was when I had a buffered pedal right in front of it. Once I moved the Strobo to the front of my signal chain it's been solid as a rock.
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Post by mward on Apr 2, 2007 4:30:35 GMT -7
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Post by jzguitar on Apr 2, 2007 9:12:03 GMT -7
I like the Starkist stuff in the pouch so you don't have to drain it.
Oh wait...tunER. Sorry.
Strobostomp and some Boss TU-2's.
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Post by ruger9 on Apr 2, 2007 14:02:51 GMT -7
I just ordered a Strobo. That, with the buffer I just got, should complete my pedalboard.
Right.
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Post by combo800 on Apr 2, 2007 14:17:35 GMT -7
Thanks for the tip, mward. Hopefully their supply hasn't yet run out. |
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Post by zone47 on Apr 3, 2007 5:26:54 GMT -7
I like mine. I run it in line, so the true bypass appealed to me. Plus it looks cool. If I could just get lyrics on the screen when I'm not tuning... ...now THAT is a good idea !! all it would take is a little memory !!  |
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