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Topic: Do I need the new Peterson Strobo Plus HD Tuner? |
Garry Vanderlinde
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CA
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Posted 19 May 2013 8:32 am |
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I've got the older VS-II tuner.
Are the pre-sets for steel the same in the new Strobo Plus HD?
What are the advantages with the new one?
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Richard Tipple
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Ohio, USA
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Posted 19 May 2013 8:59 am
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Ditto  |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 20 May 2013 3:22 am
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| The most significant advantage that I can see is that the StroboPlus seems to hold the note for a longer period without wavering and the display is easier to read. Also the new unit is lighter, more compact, and rechargeable, so no battery changes or external power source is necessary...Since I no longer own a 'VS-II' for comparison, cannot state with any certainty if any variations exist in the presets. |
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Dennis Detweiler
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Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 20 May 2013 4:05 am
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Sonic Research Turbo Tuner. Two models. Programmable. More accurate. True bypass. Circular motion strobe. Easy to use. Made in U.S. $130.00. I use the stompbox model and leave it plugged into the endplate of the guitar with a double male adapter. Buy from the manufacturer in Nevada or ebay. No retailers.
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1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Revelation preamp, Carbon Copy Delay and Hall Of Fame Reverb, Crown XLS 1002, 2- 15" Eminence Wheelhouse speakers, ShoBud Pedal, Effects Pedals. 1949 Epiphone D-8. |
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J Hollenberg
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Vlaardingen, The Netherlands
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Posted 20 May 2013 4:26 am
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I've got a Stroboflip and recently bought the StroboPlusHD. The Stroboplus is bigger and the knobs are easier to handle.It's rechargable with a USB cable on the computer and you can connect it to the Peterson website for software updates etc.
Do we need it, no, the stroboflip also did the job but hey, once in a while we want something new like all the other things we don't really need such as a other brand of strings, another volumepedal or amp, effect pedals and so on.
If you want one and you have the money for it, buy it.
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Sjaak Hollenberg
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 20 May 2013 4:36 am
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Not to knock either maker, but if you already have a smartphone, a 12 dollar adapter and a $3 Cleartune app look like the best bang for the buck.
Given their history of support for the steel guitar community, I'd spend more for a Petersen, but thus far they've not developed an Android product, AFAIK
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Greg Cutshaw
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Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 20 May 2013 5:25 am
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Smart phones work great! As mentioned above, the HD tuner is just about perfect and the best tuner I've ever used at any price. I tried the Sonic Research Turbo Tuner ST-122A for a week and returned it after comparing it with the Peterson HD. The Peterson HD is less money, has a more stable display, offer USB connectivity for upgrades, charging and setup, and has a bigger display. Both tuners offer the ability to have multiple presets for the same note. For five bucks you can get an AC charger with a USB cord yielding a really compact charging solution for the HD with no need for access to a computer USB port.
My review of the Peterson HD tuner
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John Peay
From:
Cumming, Georgia USA
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Posted 20 May 2013 7:38 am
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| David Nugent wrote: |
| ...the StroboPlus seems to hold the note for a longer period without wavering |
So can I assume that any of the Peterson's will hold better than my $20 chromatic tuner?
What about the Cleartune app, is it pretty steady as well? I've got an iPhone, so this app makes sense... |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 20 May 2013 7:56 am
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The Cleartune, with a plugin adapter, is more stable and holds longer than my TU-12.
It has 3 levels of needle damping and will support many custom temperaments.
Personally, with their tradition of support and service to our community, if I had an iPhone, I'd throw my money at Petersen (but I'm the guy who'll spend a few extra bucks at the local hardware store instead of going to the big orange box).
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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David Wright
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Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 20 May 2013 5:12 pm
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I like a tunning fork (Bb) and my ears  |
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Dennis Detweiler
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Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 20 May 2013 6:19 pm
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I never tried the st 122A Sonic Research. I bought the St-200. I've had several brands over several years and tried several before purchasing. I never had a stability problem with the ST-200. Fast and accurate. Lifetime warranty on it's accuracy or send it back to the manufacturer for free repair or replacement. Accuracy: .02 cents.
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1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Revelation preamp, Carbon Copy Delay and Hall Of Fame Reverb, Crown XLS 1002, 2- 15" Eminence Wheelhouse speakers, ShoBud Pedal, Effects Pedals. 1949 Epiphone D-8. |
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Garry Vanderlinde
From:
CA
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Posted 21 May 2013 7:34 pm VS-II vs Stroboclip
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I've got the Peterson VS-II and the Strobo-clip and the pre-sets are not the same.
The VS-II always comes up sharp compared to the Strobo-clip and both advertise the "sweetened" tuning  |
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Dennis Detweiler
From:
Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 21 May 2013 8:59 pm
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Factory preset temper tunings will vary from each guitar. Cabinet drop is a factor. I made my own temper chart by ear tuning first and using B pedal (A note at 440)as a starting point. Then matched my E strings to the A note by listening to the waver. Then recorded each note with a tuner as I tempered through all strings, knees and pedals. Time consuming, but accurate temper. Using A 440 is more pleasing when working with a keyboard. The E strings will end up in the area of 442.
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1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Revelation preamp, Carbon Copy Delay and Hall Of Fame Reverb, Crown XLS 1002, 2- 15" Eminence Wheelhouse speakers, ShoBud Pedal, Effects Pedals. 1949 Epiphone D-8. |
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