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Topic: Headstock clip on tuner choices |
Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 27 Apr 2016 11:20 am |
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I'm needing a clip on headstock tuner primarily for acoustic instruments like reso, mando etc.
There's not much in the budget so I'm looking at these under $15: Fishman FT-1, Intellicouch PT-20 and Korg PC-1. All chromatic. Any experience, thoughts? Thanks. |
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Edward Rhea
From:
Medford Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2016 11:50 am
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| +1 on the Fishman. The one I had was adequate for tuning a guitar/mando. I'd still be using it had it been completely waterproof?! |
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 28 Apr 2016 3:10 am
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Planet Waves NS-1 is right around that price point. It has very good reviews as well.
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Jeremy Steele
From:
Princeton, NJ USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2016 5:58 am
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| Snark...they're cheap, accurate, and rugged. |
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John Swain
From:
Winchester, Va
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Posted 28 Apr 2016 1:36 pm
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| I find the Snark best for the money! Also works great on steel, without turning the amp on. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2016 1:44 pm
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I like Snark also.  |
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Steve Pawlak
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2016 2:43 pm
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I have the Snark and Peterson clip on tuners
The Snark is affordable, easy to use, and pretty accurate
The Peterson is expensive and gives me a headache
Anyone want to buy the Peterson? |
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 28 Apr 2016 2:51 pm
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| There are different clip on Snark model tuners. I have the SN-13 that has a bolder readout. |
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Michael Hartz
From:
Decorah, Iowa, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2016 4:37 pm
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| +1 for the Snark. I'm the utility player in our band and I use a Snark clip on for mandolin and I have a special clip that allows a Snark to clip on the head lugs of my 6 string banjitar. |
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Carl Mesrobian
From:
Salem, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2016 4:52 pm
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Snark. Shop around. I just saw an SN-1 for $11 with shipping
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"The better it gets, the fewer of us know it." Ray Brown |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2016 5:11 pm
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 29 Apr 2016 5:03 am
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| Should mention this about all clip on tuners. The rubber pads on the clip may cause a chemical reaction with a laquer finish such as Gibson & Martin guitars. Don't leave the tuner on the guitar for long periods. This goes for a capo also. Years ago, I left a capo on an ovation guitar and it ate into the neck and left a gummy mess. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 29 Apr 2016 6:01 am
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Good point Len. Some of these manufacturers provide disclaimers concerning this, some to the point of advising against use on nitrocellulose and some other finishes. Some others say remove it as soon as you're done tuning.
I think I have a Snark coming. Thanks for all the input. |
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Steve Lipsey
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 29 Apr 2016 11:00 am
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The Planet Waves can be found cheaply if you look around...and it is the lowest profile, doesn't stick out at all, less chance of scraping it off, and looks much better...and works fine.
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Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 29 Apr 2016 3:42 pm
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Jim,
Appreciate the tip on the Reverb tuner....just ordered two myself 👠Hope all is well in Philly these days...Carl |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 29 Apr 2016 3:53 pm
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| What a deal! Wish I'd known about these earlier. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 6 May 2016 6:16 pm
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Thanks to forumite Jeff Bollettino, I have received a Snark. It appears to be just what I needed. Even has a silent metronome.
I just noticed Jeff's link to the music store he is affiliated with. Might have to throw some business his way when I can. Thanks Jeff.
http://metrodcmusic.com/pig-hog-cables/ |
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