DTR1 or DTR2-do you like them??

Larry Behm · From: Mt Angel, Or 97362

Are these tuners worth the money? Which one is the best bang for the buck? Would David Wright stoop so low?

Larry Behm

John Floyd · From: R.I.P.

I like my DTR-1, Its on all the time in my rack and I can Check my tuning anytime I want to, Really like the large display, has strobe function too. The best part of it is I got it for $100 in a pawn shop and well worth it.

Mine is the older DTR-1 not the newer model DTR-1000.

I wouldn't venture a guess as how low David would stoop, Betcha can't pull his hair.

[This message was edited by John Floyd on 15 January 2004 at 07:06 PM.]

Bill Crook · From: Goodlettsville, TN , Spending my kid's inheritance

Ditto here..... John

The DTR-1 reigns

jerry wallace · From: Artesia , NM (deceased)

Larry, I have used the DTR-1 for several years and I really like it..Its very handy for on stage in low light situations..Also to tweek up a string while the band is playing without any noise..

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Jerry Wallace-2001 Zum: D-10,8+6, "98 Zum: D-10,8+8,Nashville 1000,Session 500 ,Session 400 head only amp,Tubefex,ProfexII, Artesia, New Mexico
http://www.jerrywallacemusic.com

CrowBear Schmitt · From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France

i've got a DTR1 since a couple of years and i'm very happy w: it
EZ to use, no probs - Funktional and Reliable

Larry Behm · From: Mt Angel, Or 97362

Jerry what are you using now?

Larry Behm

jerry wallace · From: Artesia , NM (deceased)

Larry, I still use the DTR-1..I tryed the DTR-2 and it good also and cheaper..But if I recall the DTR-2 does not have a cents mode where the dTR-1 has HZ, Cents or Strobe..

I fine the cents mode to be a bit more accurate and better sensitivity.By that I mean it sees a smaller change in pitch than the HZ mode.

We use it to tune the whole 6 piece band to before startup..Everyone brings me their jack cord and I plug them in and just let them watch the bright leds and tune for the "green" one..It has a wide range of pitches available so I tune the rest of the band to 440 and myself to 442 on the E's..

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Jerry Wallace-2001 Zum: D-10,8+6, "98 Zum: D-10,8+8,Nashville 1000,Session 500 ,Session 400 head only amp,Tubefex,ProfexII, Artesia, New Mexico
http://www.jerrywallacemusic.com

Len Amaral · From: Rehoboth,MA 02769

The DTR-1 tuner has a range from 438 to 455hz
If you use a compensated tuning where you tune your E to F to 435.5 How do you use this tuner?

Any thoughts?

Gene Jones · From: Oklahoma City, OK USA, (deceased)

It doesn't matter which one.....they only get you in the ballpark, but you are going to have to use your "ear" for the fine tuning from either one!
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Lincoln Goertzen · From: Taylor, British Columbia, Canada

I have to cast my vote with the DTR1. I like mine, and I have used it to tune 3 pianos! I am still learning to use it, so the pianos are getting better and better.

Here's a question: does anyone have an owner's manual they could photocopy and send me? I tried to get one from KORG and couldn't.

Lincoln

CrowBear Schmitt · From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France

send me your adress Lincoln and i'll send you a copy

Chick Donner · From: North Ridgeville, OH USA

Actually, I sorta disagree with Mr. Jones above. . . I was one of the last holdouts tuning with naught but a fork until about 5 years ago. I bought a DTR-1 (and then another one) and just love the thing(s). I find I can, now that I've memorized (through doing it) all the string tunings, I can just whip through all twelve on each neck and then play. I DO play pushpulls, so I almost NEVER have to tune the pedals. I generally only tune 'open,' then start playing. If I change a string because it broke, or if I have to use a diffrent gauge or brand becaue I got stupid, then I'll have to check pedal tuning. I think that the DTR-1 is the most tuner for the money out there at this time. I also just bought a Digitech GEnesis 3, which has a tuner in it. It is not as easy to use as the DTR-1, at least not after two weeks of trying. We'll see. If I go rackless, then I'll probably use just the GEN3 tuner. If I stay with a rack, then the DTR 1 will be in it.

Jerry Roller · From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA

DTR-1 is in my rack. I like it very much. If I travel light without the rack then I use an AT-12.
Jerry

Paddy Long · From: Christchurch, New Zealand

I have recently purchased a DTR1000 for my rack and it is perfect!! Great well lit display, you could read from the other side of the stage -displays the note you pick as well as either cents/or strobe. nice and light and has a mute switch so you can leave it on all the time!!

Good luck!

Eddie Harper · From: Fairfield, Ohio

Are all you guys with DTR1 just using the extra jack in the volume pedal to the tuner or is it connected in the rack system. I use a Power Conditioner, Tube Fex and DTR1 in my Rack and how should I connect it all together. Thanks Eddie

Terry Downs · From: Wylie, TX US

Len,
Set it to 438 and tune to the LED 3 Hz lower on the scale.

I've used the DRT-1 for years and love it. I never tune by ear anymore.

Brian Stear · From: W.Peoria,Il.

Larry, it is quite a bit of money for a tuner. DTR-1 that is.
But I was able to get ( and keep ) my steel more in tune than with any other tuner. Once I found my settings and wrote them down, I was able to tune up and fight the whole tuning thing ALOT less. When you're playing professionaly, that's invaluable. I stopped worrying about tuning and started playing............
If I ever take up the pedal steel again, it will be a "must have"
Worth every penny to me. Your friend in Illinois.......Brian

Doug Jones · From: Oregon & Florida

Here's my 2 cents worth (no pun intended). When I show up to a gig, once set up, I warm up my steel with picking exercises. I then tune my steel with a Korg WT-12. When I take the stage I figure my steel will warm back to pitch shortly. In between songs, I then use my DTR-1 (in my rack) via a bypass switch to check my tuning in in the hertz mode (tempered). My immediate concern is the heavier unwound strings (E9 #6 and C6 #4). Depending on the gig, I personally find the DTR-1 to be very helpful. For years I figure if I get the steel in tune and something sounds out then it must be me or the heavy handed guitarist. The DTR-1 is an easy way to do a quick on-stage check without going through a bunch of girations.

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