Ghost_Bass Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='Truckstop' post='1324080' date='Aug 2 2011, 12:13 PM']Well, Bankai did suggest that the Epiphone he used for the shootout has a lower frequency response than others. So maybe that's why he had trouble tuning the B? Truckstop[/quote] But why would the PB be influenced by that extended range? Someone said above it could tune down to A without any problem. I've used mine to tune everything from a passive P to a active Stingray5 e i've never seen it strugling with the tracking. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I use a DT-10 and find it works ok (bit slow sometimes, but its accurate). I tried out a Snark clip-on tuner the other day and it worked a treat on a 4-string. Has anyone tried one on a 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topo morto Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='Truckstop' post='1324080' date='Aug 2 2011, 12:13 PM']Well, Bankai did suggest that the Epiphone he used for the shootout has a lower frequency response than others. So maybe that's why he had trouble tuning the B? Truckstop[/quote] Surely that would translate to a nice strong fundamental - which should make life easier, shouldn't it? I still suspect that peeps having problems tuning the lower strings aren't bothering to mute the others while doing so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 [quote name='Linus27' post='1310687' date='Jul 20 2011, 07:04 PM']I have the Korg Pitchblack and so far it has been excellent. I love the big bright display but I do feel that its a little fragile...[/quote] My Pitch Black tuner has been working away quite happily for a couple of years with no problems to report. I'm sure I shouldn't have said that out loud as I've a gig coming up...damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katri Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I've had no proble,s with my tu-2 for years of abuse. It handled tuning down to C# just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) In recent years I've used in order TU-2, DT-10, Pitchblack, Polytune. I would place them in order of worst to best as ... TU-2 - too flakey - eats batteries Pitchblack - nice and small - low B no probs - but no non-mute option - a little flakey DT-10 - reliable - bypass loop - handles low B - but a little on the big side (I still have mine for a back up though ) Polytune - simply the nuts - very accurate - fast tracking - catches low B - ambient light sensor Edited August 4, 2011 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmaat Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Pitchblack: Mine is mute when engaged. Love it to bits, paricularly because of a _really_ legible display, its fast and solid. I use it to tune my double bass (wonky with fixed neck...!) even that works - sometimes, it indicates an "A" for the "E" string so seems to go for the harmonics - but thats a way to approach super low strings anyway (play the harmonic then tune that). Only issue I have with the pitchblack is that it is - well - pitch black. So when it's off, I can't find it in the dark, which is such a contrast to the great visible display when engaged...! Also can power other pedals- never used that option though. I will never part of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='Truckstop' post='1324080' date='Aug 2 2011, 12:13 PM']Well, Bankai did suggest that the Epiphone he used for the shootout has a lower frequency response than others. So maybe that's why he had trouble tuning the B? Truckstop[/quote] Yes, the guitar you're using would inevitably be having some effect. I purposefully chose a 5 string thunderbird as it'd be the hardest bass for a tuner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topo morto Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='Bankai' post='1332963' date='Aug 8 2011, 11:32 PM']Yes, the guitar you're using would inevitably be having some effect. I purposefully chose a 5 string thunderbird as it'd be the hardest bass for a tuner.[/quote] But why? And I still want to know if you bothered muting the strings other than the one you're tuning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='topo morto' post='1332972' date='Aug 8 2011, 11:37 PM']But why? And I still want to know if you bothered muting the strings other than the one you're tuning...[/quote] Not a problem for the Polytune just strum them all (in standard tunings) and it tells which strings to tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ficelles Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 For ages used a Boss TU-3, switched to a Peterson Strobostomp, brief flirtation with a Korg rack tuner, then a TC Polytune. The thing they all had in common was that they took up space, they were in the signal chain, they needed powering, and they were crap for bass. I use a couple of clip on tuners for double bass and bass guitar. I think both are Intellisomethingorother. I tune with 12th-fret harmonics for the tuner, plus my ears using other harmonics. ficelles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topo morto Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1332982' date='Aug 8 2011, 11:40 PM']Not a problem for the Polytune just strum them all (in standard tunings) and it tells which strings to tune. [/quote] Yep I had one of those for a bit... very good as you say, although while I tune BEAD it sometimes liked to imagine I had a G-string. But who can blame it really... 'fnarr' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 [quote name='topo morto' post='1332972' date='Aug 8 2011, 11:37 PM']And I still want to know if you bothered muting the strings other than the one you're tuning...[/quote] I find that pretty insulting tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Korg Pitchblack here! Great tuner, 9V battery lasts ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Just bought the new Peterson Strobostomp Classic. Just took delivery a few hours ago so have only played at home but initial impressions are this is the real deal, a quality piece of kit - and so it should be at £140. Built like a brick, it's pretty weighty. Has a built in DI, is True bypass, has sweetened tunings and lots of tuning options including creating your own custom tunings and saving them as presets via usb and supplied software Also considered the Turbo Tuner, and had a pitch black on loan. I have an Artec Big Dot, it's ok but I want to do set ups and it's just not accurate enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I presently use my Bass Pod for tuning- however I have used the Cleartune app on my Iphone. This cost £2.59 and is the most accurate tuner I have seen- all the band use them for brass, guitar etc. Bargain and also not another thing in the signal chain, batteries dying etc. Recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillento Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 +1 on the TurboTuner. I have been using the original StroboStomp and the Pitchblack for years, but the TurboTuner is both more accurate and faster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Just wanted to say thanks to Bankai for taking the time to post up his findings for us. Cheers fella. Appreciate the thought and the time taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'm using the Boss TU3 at the moment. Seems to do everything I need it to, plus it looks like Las Vegas when it lights up - bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 [quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1323424390' post='1463104'] Just wanted to say thanks to Bankai for taking the time to post up his findings for us. Cheers fella. Appreciate the thought and the time taken. [/quote] You're welcome. In hindsight I wish I had included the TC Polytuner as well but I hope that this is of some guide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Used a TU-2 for years, perfect, no issues other than guitarist who wanted to borrow it lol. Now use the tuner in my Boss ME20B multi effects unit, just as good, handles my 5 string no worries, and guitarist has blagged my TU2..... DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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