Peterson StroboClip HD

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Peterson StroboClip HD
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Best small tuner
guitarplayer123 29.06.2020
This is a really nice tuner with a lot of great features. The different tuning profiles are very useful and it is a very nice size to fit most stringed instruments both acoustic and electric, e.g mandolin, ukulele, guitar, bass. I have used it on acoustic and electric guitars.

Overview: The display is clear and the interface allows a very exact method of achieving correct pitch. This is in contrast to the usual digital tuners which can be annoying to use. I've used ones in the past where there is a long delay between sound input and the displayed pitch and also ones that really only tune approximately to a true pitch. This tuner is better than any I have used previously, and allows you to get very precise tunings.

Pro: When you are tuning the display interface feels like it is in real time, making tuning very fast. The screen is bright and clear. The tuner is small and easy to use discretely in a live setup. Pre-programmed tunings makes tuning live to different open tunings very easy. If you are playing with other people this tuner easy to share between acoustic and electric instruments.

Con: It's expensive. The font of the letters used is a bit too stylised to me, but the letters are easy to interpret. The screen is small so it will be harder to see for people with poor sight, but this is because it is supposed to be a small unobtrusive tuner. The arm that attaches the tuner to the fixing point feels a little brittle. It would be nice if it was more manoeuvrable, but I assume they limited the motion to ensure vibration gets to the electronics.

Conclusion: This is the best tuner I have used. It may be over the top for most casual players, but if you are frustrated with cheaper tuners this one will not disappoint. There are conflicting opinions on whether such accurate tuners are necessary. In my opinion it really depends on who you are playing with and whether you need/want a very close tuning. Another factor is speed. A responsive tuner like this one lets you tune up fast, which is really nice when playing with other people or live.

For me the interface with this tuner is what sets it apart. You are tuning in what feels like real time and it is more like tuning to a tuning fork than an electronic tuner. I am very happy with it and definitely recommend it.
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All you need in one place!
Mutants 19.04.2020
Hey,

I use this for my acoustic, electric guitar and mandolin!
One of the most expensive clip tuners, but I really like to buy things that last for many years and don't have to worry about things I miss in cheaper products.
The clip is great, rubber doesn't scratch guitar neck, it's very comfortable, it's actually quite small, you can adjust it in any angle for your comfort, display is great in low and high lightning.
I had to take some time to get used to catch the sweet spot of tune,but not an issue really.
So yeah, it's really worth every penny and does it job excellent!

11/10 would recommend!
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Best offering yet for strobe fans
Paul926 21.06.2018
Not for the faint hearted. This tuner contains many 'sweetened' presets for all kinds of instruments. It pays off to try them, no guitar or uke is the same. My uke reacts well to the sweetened uke preset. For my brand new Taylor the eq(ual temperament) preset works best (which is a compliment to that guitar's intonation). When you first try 'sweetened ac gtr' you see the differences: some open strings are tuned slightly lower (presumably to counteract lower position 'sharpness'). This tuner contains software that remembers your settings, a piece of automation I have not encountered yet in a clip tuner. For every tuning mode it remembers your absolute pitch and capo or drop setting. The 'concert a' can be set as low as 390hz, which will suit early music devotees. The previous stroboclip had a 'sustain' setting (for instruments with very short tone duration), this setting is omitted here, to me it looks like it is permanently on. My only gripe: on my (early) sample the clip does not open wide enough for classical headstocks, so I deduct one star. It seems they have corrected this, as their website shows it clipped to a fat plank. This tuner is a great little instrument, capable of great precision. You can't really fault it IMO, so lots of stars, but it is not the no brainer tuning solution for the masses.
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Accurate, clear display and good attachment
JoakimL 11.08.2020
Using this for my double bass and violin. This tuner is very accurate and picks up the tone easily, I have had other tuners in the past which has been more difficult to pickup the vibrations from the instrument.

Another thing I like about this tuner is the attachment and that it is easy to angle the display. I use this on violins and double bass, on the violin I attach it on the tuning pegs and on the double bass I attach it on the bridge. Works excellent on both these instruments and it is very easy to read the display.

I have not used the "sweetened tuning" as it might not be suitable for non-fretted instruments, but I suspect that it is more of a marketing gimmick anyway ;)
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Double bass
PMsAM 01.12.2021
When playing double bass an accurate and fast tuning is fundamental. The open strings are our foundations for the intonation, that's why the running must be perfect and handy.

I used many cheap and less cheap tuners over the years, they don't even come close, this one is worth its price, no regrets!
NB : also tried it for fun on a ukulele with great effect
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Highly recommended
Jamez999 09.04.2023
If you can afford this, it is one of those rare products that can improve your tone and playing almost immediately. For three main reasons, I think.
You get to be an order of magnitude more accurate with your tuning than cheaper clip-on tuners, you can use the sweetened tunings provided, and you can then set your intonation more precisely. Instructions are clear and the product is well made. Well worth it.
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Different kind of beast...
Clasclasse 29.08.2020
My first strobe tuner. Takes a few minutes to get used to but then it’s no turning back.

The different sweetened tuning presets works great. Recording bass in my home studio now for example, I get much less problems needing correction in the mixing-stage (Melodyne) than before. Much less. And that is proof that I am more in tune than before. Just what I was looking for...

Only con is that it can be a bit tricky to get the right position due to the construction. But it’s not such a big deal.

We are in tune!
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Precision Tuning, Robust Build, and Brilliant DisplayTop quality clip on tuner...
Alienproject 02.02.2024
I recently bought this clip-on tuner, and it has exceeded my expectations on multiple fronts. Its most commendable feature is its very good tuning accuracy, ensuring that every note is precisely tuned for a harmonious musical experience. Please note that it comes with some "sweetened tuning" presets if you are in to that kind of stuff...

The high build quality of this tuner is immediately evident, instilling confidence in its durability and overall reliability. The device feels robust and capable of withstanding the demands of regular use.

Equally impressive is the quality of the display, which is not only very good but also offers ample brightness. This makes it suitable for outdoor use, providing clear visibility even in varying lighting conditions.

While the tuner excels in tuning accuracy, build quality, and display performance, I couldn't help but wish for the inclusion of a carrying box or alike. Even a cheap plastic box would be so good when carrying it in the pocket of a gig bag.
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Diogo Ludovice 02.01.2020
Excellent tuner precision, highly recommended
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Extremely accurate and easy to read!
midrange_presence 08.07.2021
This is a fantastic tuner! The display is nice and bright, and the strobes are easy to see. It's also extremely accurate -- I use it on all my basses without issue.

Two things to note: the tuning accuracy can differ depending on where on the headstock you attach it. I used to attach it to the underside of the bass headstock (where the logo is on a Fender headstock) but found that I was getting odd results when setting intonation. I found that for bass at least, I get the best results by attaching it right on the very top of the headstock just past the G-string tuner.

Also, I've been using this for some time now and haven't had problems, but I worry a bit about the durability. It feels well made and I've not broken it yet, but because it relies on vibration, if the clip, arm or any of the little hinges break then it's useless. So probably best to get something else if you tend to be rough with your gear.
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