yepmop Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 [size=3]Hi All[/size] [size=3]i know it's not strictly an effects pedal but i'm after a Chromatic tuner that is easily visible in a gig situation.[/size] [size=3]I don't want to spend loads of dosh on it, but any guidance would be great.[/size] [size=3]one I've been looking into is the [b]Behringer TU300[/b] [b][color=#000000][font=Arial, sans-serif, Verdana] [/font][/color][/b][color=#000000][font=Arial, sans-serif, Verdana]but have read mixed reports bass wise, as some report it has difficulty with the E string?[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][font="Arial, sans-serif, Verdana"][color="#000000"]Any advice much appreciated.[/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font="Arial, sans-serif, Verdana"][color="#000000"]Cheers[/color][/font][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I haven't bought one yet, but after looking at a lot of video's on Youtube, the TC Electronic Polytune or Polytune Mini look very good. You can strum all the strings at once (even on a bass) and it'll show you exactly which strings are out. Playing a single string will then zoom in like a normal tuner. The Mini doesn't take a battery, so is only a good idea if you're running a pedalboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='JMM' timestamp='1349047450' post='1821200'] I haven't bought one yet, but after looking at a lot of video's on Youtube, the TC Electronic Polytune or Polytune Mini look very good. You can strum all the strings at once (even on a bass) and it'll show you exactly which strings are out. Playing a single string will then zoom in like a normal tuner. The Mini doesn't take a battery, so is only a good idea if you're running a pedalboard. [/quote] You can't strum on the PolyTune mini, as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1349071477' post='1821249'] You can't strum on the PolyTune mini, as far as I know. [/quote] You can, but it doesn't track that well on bass. Tuning strings individually as normal tracks fine though. Only difference between the mini and the normal Polytune is that the mini won't take a battery, It has to be powered by psu. For my two penneth I'd advise you get a Boss TU-2 second hand. They are cheap, gig proof, tune accurately and can be seen easily on stage. That said, the Sonic Research tuner is the best, but not the cheapest. Edited October 1, 2012 by NoirBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 The polytune is the best followed by the Boss TU 2 or 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Second hand TU2 - that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [indent=1]I had the behringer pedal tuner for a while, and didn't find it particularly responsive in live situations, especially when drop-D tuning was required. I then bought the Harley Benton TU-100 pedal tuner and I have to say I'm very happy with it. It's really cheap too, which helps![/indent] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Polytune gets my vote, accurate & easy to see + solidly made, should last a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 boss tu-3 bright leds easy to see on stage and also built like a tank! andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='NoirBass' timestamp='1349073752' post='1821262'] You can, but it doesn't track that well on bass. Tuning strings individually as normal tracks fine though. Only difference between the mini and the normal Polytune is that the mini won't take a battery, It has to be powered by psu. [/quote] They must have changed it then. Originally they said no polytune in bass mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1349096167' post='1821666'] They must have changed it then. Originally they said no polytune in bass mode. [/quote] Perhaps thats why it won't track well for me then? it's somewhat of a gimmick though, I bought it for the size more than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='NoirBass' timestamp='1349116385' post='1822064'] Perhaps thats why it won't track well for me then? it's somewhat of a gimmick though, I bought it for the size more than anything. [/quote] I have the full size one and never use the polytune bit.. I've found it's a tad inaccurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I'm currently using a pt mini, and a pitchblack on my boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I've just finally got around to ordering my Polytune mini. Something else I have just noticed is that the Boss TU-2 has an accuracy of +/- 3 cent, the TU-3 has a better accuracy of +/-1 cent, but the Polytune is +/- 0.5 cent, so 6x more accurate than the TU-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I have a Korg Pitchblack Poly and its great. Accurate and visible. Prefer the strobe mode on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Many thanks for the advice guys, at least my search is narrowed down to about 3 now the Pitchblack, TU2/3 and [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Polytune mini.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Now to surf around for deals.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassPimp66 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Pichtblack!!!!! Great display and also accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 [quote name='JMM' timestamp='1349120050' post='1822138'] I've just finally got around to ordering my Polytune mini. Something else I have just noticed is that the Boss TU-2 has an accuracy of +/- 3 cent, the TU-3 has a better accuracy of +/-1 cent, but the Polytune is +/- 0.5 cent, so 6x more accurate than the TU-2. [/quote] I believe the Polytune is only that accurate in strobe mode... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrybassbp Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Tried both a Tc electronic poly tune and i have a boss tu3 and the tu3 wins hands down for me. Nice easy to use, bright LEDs and also found that it was quicker and more responsive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Pitch black all the way for me. The TU3 was good but three gigs later, the white casing looks scruffy and the stomp button on the pitch black is a lot nicer than the rocking pedal thing on the TU3. Edited October 3, 2012 by skej21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1349293019' post='1824448']the white casing looks scruffy[/quote] Lol - it's a gig, not a beauty contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Youve obviously never been to one of our gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Here's another vote for the TU-2/3. There's one from May in the Effects for sale section [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/176159-fs-boss-tu-2-tuner/page__p__1817894__hl__tu%202__fromsearch__1#entry1817894"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/176159-fs-boss-tu-2-tuner/page__p__1817894__hl__tu%202__fromsearch__1#entry1817894[/url] No indication it's been sold and only £45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Pitchblack. No question. Nice simple chunky well built pedal, really big, bright display, several display modes, (I've only ever used one, but it'll probably be different to the one you use!), kick the foot switch to change basses, great! Works well with B string too. Edited October 8, 2012 by MoJoKe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyclaret Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 [quote name='NoirBass' timestamp='1349073752' post='1821262'] You can, but it doesn't track that well on bass. Tuning strings individually as normal tracks fine though. Only difference between the mini and the normal Polytune is that the mini won't take a battery, It has to be powered by psu. For my two penneth I'd advise you get a Boss TU-2 second hand. They are cheap, gig proof, tune accurately and can be seen easily on stage. That said, the Sonic Research tuner is the best, but not the cheapest. [/quote] Mmm... I tried the Sonic and didn't like it at all, it was fast but visually it wasn't clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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