Jan 15, 2005 04:05 pm i used to have a rackmount Korg tuner (not sure what the model was) maybe RT101 or something like that. sounds right up your alley, $100 US.
peace
wyd
Guitar Tuners
Posted on Jan 15, 2005 03:57 pm
guitar_jim
Czar of Cheese
Member Since: Jun 09, 2004
I'm looking for a good guitar tuner that can be used in the home studio and while gigging.
*Something accurate and easy to see through the dark and smoky haze of a bar stage.
*Something with a readout easy enough to read with beer vision.
*Something NOT rackmounted.
*Something that mutes the sound to my amp when I tune.
Any makes and models jump right into your head?
Thanks!
Jim
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Jan 15, 2005 04:05 pm i used to have a rackmount Korg tuner (not sure what the model was) maybe RT101 or something like that. sounds right up your alley, $100 US.
peace
wyd
Jan 15, 2005 04:06 pm haha i should read before i post, my bad
wyd
Jan 15, 2005 04:10 pm I had a racked korg too when I was performing and it was awesome, everything you want except that pesky rackmounted thing. There ARE some stomp boxes that do that, but no names jump out at me right now...
Jan 15, 2005 04:15 pm Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
the sm58 of stomp box tuners
Jan 15, 2005 04:26 pm Thanks Folks!
The Boss TU-2 looks like just the thing I need. Musicians' Friend...here I come!
Jan 15, 2005 04:28 pm use a link on the left...er, I mean right...
Jan 15, 2005 09:30 pm Jim I will second the TU-2, it is really bullet and beer proof!
Jan 17, 2005 07:38 am i am a new to guitar playing. i read once on tadpui's about how to intonate your guitar. but i dont understand what is 12th fret harmonic and 12th fretted note? someone please share about this. thanks a lot.
Jan 17, 2005 08:12 am 12th fret fretted is a regular note, finger depressed at the 12th fret, 12th fret harmonic is a harmonic played at the 12th. If you have never played a harmonic, just place your finger barely touching the string directly over the 12th fret, not pressing the string down, and play the string. It's a cool sound, you get them at the 5th, 7th, 12th, 17th and 19th I think...I may be off on those couple last ones...
Jan 17, 2005 12:35 pm If you're just beginning to play the guitar, then you might want to take it to a local tech and watch him set the intonation for the first time. I don't think that you can really hurt anything by intonating it wrong, but you can sure make it play and sound terrible!
dB, you've got it on the harmonics (and there are a few other odd ones, like the 4th/9th, 3.5, and 3.2).
Gelay, remember that for the fretted notes, you press the string against the fretboard between the metal frets. For a harmonic, you lightly touch the string directly above the metal frets.
Jan 17, 2005 03:34 pm when intonating a guitar, arent you supposed to use the open string as opposed to the 12th fret harmonic? i read somewhere its more accurate that way?!? ne1?
Jan 17, 2005 03:43 pm I usually compare all 3, open, 12th fret, and 12th harmonic. You definitley want to check open vs fretted 12th though. Using the harmonic just makes it easier to to get that really fine adjustment.
Dan
Jan 17, 2005 04:57 pm Ive always heard to use the harmonic...never heard of using the open string.
Jan 18, 2005 01:24 am many thanks guys, now i know what to do. :)
Jan 20, 2005 07:32 pm If it's within your budget, NOTHING beats the Strobostomp by Peterson. Virtual strobe tuner and direct box in 1 pedal. You can buy it online for about $180. I used to use the Boss TU-2 on my pedalboards, while using the Peterson VS-1 on my workbench for tuning. The sweetened guitar tuning on the Strobostomp just KILLS!!! Now I have 3 Strobostomps and a VS-1. Try it before you make a decision...you will love it!
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