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Clip tuner that responds acoustically

Post by EleveDrole »

Hey there

I'm looking for a guitar (clip)tuner that's not just showing me visually how detuned my guitar ist but also acoustically (like these old big Boss tuners some players still use in the studio).
Any suggestions?

Would be happy to read some answers!
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Re: Clip tuner that responds acoustically

Post by Sam Spoons »

Welcome to the forum :thumbup:

I'm not sure what you mean? A link to a pic or old review of the 'big old Boss tuners' might help but what do you mean by 'acoustically'?
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If you mean that it actually generates an audible tone then I'd look to phone apps. The tech to make the tone is simple and the hardware is probably already in your pocket.
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Re: Clip tuner that responds acoustically

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Like these ones:

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https://youtu.be/e773JS4OS8g?t=213

shufflebeat wrote:If you mean that it actually generates an audible tone then I'd look to phone apps. The tech to make the tone is simple and the hardware is probably already in your pocket.

I know. However I want exactly that in a clip tuner :/
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shufflebeat wrote:If you mean that it actually generates an audible tone then I'd look to phone apps. .

..and ignore my suggestion above as it doesn't make any noise!
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That’s what I use and it’s awesome, love it!
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Re: Clip tuner that responds acoustically

Post by zenguitar »

My main tuner is my ancient Boss TU-12 which I've owned since 1984. It doesn't have any option to generate a reference tone for tuning. Neither does the TU-12H in the photo you posted.

Do you mean you are looking for a tuner with a built in microphone for acoustic instruments?

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My recommendation for a clip on tuner is the Snark ones, especially as the model 2 can handle double-bass and mandolin.
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Yes, I have loads of different tuners. The best IMHO are the Peterson Strobe tuners but in terms of VFM the Snark's take a lot of beating.
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I'm not aware of any clip on tuner that produces an audible tone*, but as Zenguitar says neither does the one you linked to. Why do you want this or is it a different feature of the Boss TU12 that you are looking for?

* TBH I have had loads of different electronic tuners over the years and none that I can remember have an audible pitch.
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zenguitar wrote:
Do you mean you are looking for a tuner with a built in microphone for acoustic instruments?

Andy :beamup:

Ah, I suspect BigZ might have identified the desired feature.

Right now none comes to mind.
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Sam Spoons wrote: * TBH I have had loads of different electronic tuners over the years and none that I can remember have an audible pitch.

Some of the Korg ones do. I also have an old Korg tuner that will generate a tone through the output jack.
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Another plus for the snark, it has a built in mic as well as the vibration feature. It works ok for the most part as well.
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Re: Clip tuner that responds acoustically

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To the OP

In the past when I've had to check the numbers on an accordion I clipped a guitar tuner to an appropriate resonator (piece of cardboard, CD case is good) which worked quite well.

For the record, tuning an accordion should only be attempted by a qualified veterinarian.
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blinddrew wrote:Another plus for the snark, it has a built in mic as well as the vibration feature. It works ok for the most part as well.

Problem solved.
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shufflebeat wrote:To the OP

For the record, tuning an accordion should only be attempted by a qualified veterinarian.

How can you tell?
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SecretSam wrote:
shufflebeat wrote:To the OP

For the record, tuning an accordion should only be attempted by a qualified veterinarian.

How can you tell?

You check it against some bagpipes, or a banjo.
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adrian_k wrote:
SecretSam wrote:
shufflebeat wrote:To the OP

For the record, tuning an accordion should only be attempted by a qualified veterinarian.

How can you tell?

You check it against some bagpipes, or a banjo.

Or a Bb duck.
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