onewilyfool Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 This is one of the best I've tried. The bright blue makes it difficult to lose. VERY nice clip on, no damage to headstock. And, very sensitive and accurate. So many other tuners have a problem with low "E" string, this one is good. Just FYI http://www.amazon.com/Snark-Chromatic-Clip-on-Guitar-Tuner/dp/B003VWJ2K8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2_usa Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Aw shoot, I just ordered the Intelli IMT500 which has the low E problems but seemed good otherwise. May have to exchange if the low E is as difficult as some buyers commented... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 i've got 2 different tuners, both with the low E problem. If you tune the 12th fret harmonic it works perfectly every time. good enough for government work :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthej45 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 no offense but, man that thing sure is ugly, looks like the Starship Enterprise in one of the pics !............not as ugly as playing a guitar that's out of tune though.....just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I've used the headstock clip-on tuners but never reallt bonded with them, so to speak. Being lefthanded, the ones I have seen and used are setup for righties: the display is upside down when used on a southpaw guitar. I still have and use my trusty old Sabine AX3000. It's the best tuner I've ever used, particularly for acoustic guitars. Plop it on the top, tune 'er up quickly, pop it off. Some leave it in place on the upper bout, as in the photo. Sadly it's out of production, so I'll just keep changing the battery ever 3 or 4 years and hope not to drop it.......no digital tuner reacts well to being dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Ugly.....yes......but it does snag that Low "E" string, which more than off sets the ugliness factor.....I think it is so ugly, that it is cute.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Ugly.....yes......but it does snag that Low "E" string, which more than off sets the ugliness factor.....I think it is so ugly, that it is cute.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinx Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I've got two tuners, and neither have a problem with the lower wound strings. A Korg AW2G and a Peterson StroboClip. I haven't yet decided which one I like the most. The Stroboclip may do a slightly better job in detecting the bassier strings, but the Korg requires less re-tuning after use. Probably because I don't care much for the sweetened tuning settings that come with the Peterson, as my ear is better for sweetening up my guitars than any device, regardless of the claimed accuracy. I'm not sure how I feel about the Snark .. it looks like something you'd use to tune a Cargo underwater. I'll bet you'll never have to worry about losing it, though. Flinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Wow. Is that made by Fisher-Price or Playskool? Seriously, though, if it works well, then that's a great feature. However, for those having issues with Intelli or Intellitouch tuners, try pressing slightly on both sides of the clamp; that usually will get your low E to dial in. The clip-ons are a compromise between getting them to pick up the vibrations & not causing damage to the headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Wow. Is that made by Fisher-Price or Playskool? Seriously, though, if it works well, then that's a great feature. However, for those having issues with Intelli or Intellitouch tuners, try pressing slightly on both sides of the clamp; that usually will get your low E to dial in. The clip-ons are a compromise between getting them to pick up the vibrations & not causing damage to the headstock. LOL....you guys can make as many jokes as you want about this one, but it is a keeper!!! One good thing that I forgot to add, is that when it is in tune, the dial changes color. What this means for me, is that I can actually "see" the tuner without my glasses........lol......BIG improvement. My other tuner, which is a good tuner, just is invisible to my blurry vision without glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennroots Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 "The Snark" is on sale @ Elderly Instruments this week if anyone is interested. It does seem to be an acquired taste though Wily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 One thing to add in my continuing review.......When clipped on to the headstock, it does NOT vibrate or rattle, which my other tuner does, especially on the "G" note.......another plus for me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 One thing to add in my continuing review.......When clipped on to the headstock, it does NOT vibrate or rattle, which my other tuner does, especially on the "G" note.......another plus for me.... Mine is due to be delivered on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Got mine today. Great tuner! Thanks for the heads up OWF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Got mine today. Great tuner! Thanks for the heads up OWF! Jannus.....glad you like it.....I will eventually swap out my others for this one too......just a great tuner......enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vourot Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 The tuner that is part of my Guitartoolkit app on my iphone is the best tuner that I have used. Very, very accurate. Its the most used app on my phone by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl200 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I've had this Seiko for several years and its very good... Has a Mic or vibration mode and no low E trouble for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have had this a couple of days now and this is the most accurate clip- on tuner I have ever used. Very pleased. No low E issues or any others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.