Number6 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Just bought one from PMT in Romford.....hope they work as most clip ons aren't that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 It's extremely fast and accurate. However it seems that I can't use my favoured reference pitch, so I'm a little disappointed. You can only change the reference pitch by +/- 5 Hz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1436617056' post='2819547'] Just bought one from PMT in Romford.....hope they work as most clip ons aren't that good. [/quote] I sometimes see things backwards, I just though i saw Epiphone Woody Allen signature bass, in your sig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1436716253' post='2820144'] It's extremely fast and accurate. However it seems that I can't use my favoured reference pitch, so I'm a little disappointed. You can only change the reference pitch by +/- 5 Hz. [/quote] Nope, you can change the reference pitch in 1Hz increments. Thats what it says in the manual, and I just tried it, and it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1436717307' post='2820157'] Nope, you can change the reference pitch in 1Hz increments. Thats what it says in the manual, and I just tried it, and it does. [/quote] Yep, but only up or down by a maximum of 5 Hz. The lowest it'll go is 435 Hz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1436717453' post='2820161'] Yep, but only up or down by a maximum of 5 Hz. The lowest it'll go is 435 Hz. [/quote] Oh yes, that seems a restriction on all their products, which seems a bit odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Yep, but only up or down by a maximum of 5 Hz. The lowest it'll go is 435 Hz.[/font][/color][/quote] How low do you want to go? And why, if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1434533323' post='2800444'] If it works on the Low B then I'll have one. None of the others do. At least not properly. [/quote] [quote name='Bobthedog' timestamp='1434541315' post='2800559'] Same here. [/quote] If you are happy with monophonic operation, I recommend the Snark. I have 3 - one lives in my bass case, one in my guitar stuff, and one in my practice room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='JoeEvans' timestamp='1436718339' post='2820167'] How low do you want to go? And why, if you don't mind me asking? [/quote] I like to tune to A at 432 Hz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1436719118' post='2820174'] I like to tune to A at 432 Hz. [/quote] If there even is anything to that theory, tuning to 432 in equal temperament would be pointless anyway. Overtones of the arbitrary pitch values used in modern temperament wouldn't hit the naturally occurring mathematical values which tuning to that number is supposed to achieve. You'd have to tune each string to a different pitch (for example F# at 428.6) to have the desired effect, which would then put your equally tempered frets 'out of tune' Edited July 12, 2015 by Oscar South Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='Oscar South' timestamp='1436721153' post='2820200'] If there even is anything to that theory, tuning to 432 in equal temperament would be pointless anyway. Overtones of the arbitrary pitch values used in modern temperament wouldn't hit the naturally occurring mathematical values which tuning to that number is supposed to achieve. You'd have to tune each string to a different pitch (for example F# at 428.6) to have the desired effect, which would then put your equally tempered frets 'out of tune' [/quote] It's what [b]I[/b] like to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Fair enough. I do think that it's a cool idea and I also tune my 'solo performance' instrument to the exact values for each pitch to achieve what '432' proposes to, because I like the appeal of this area of speculation in overtone based music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='Oscar South' timestamp='1436721482' post='2820206'] Fair enough. I do think that it's a cool idea and I also tune my 'solo performance' instrument to the exact values for each pitch to achieve what '432' proposes to, because I like the appeal of this area of speculation in overtone based music. [/quote] I saw your post the other day regarding overtones. Very interesting. So how do you tune your bass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1436721694' post='2820210'] I saw your post the other day regarding overtones. Very interesting. So how do you tune your bass ? [/quote] I couldn't tell you off the top of my head; the actual values have gone from my mind as rather than re-calibrate my tuner I've figured out which 'out of tune' position to aim each string for. I will run the maths and post about it at a later time if you're interested. I think the theory and mathematics behind the idea are very interesting and tuning each string this way to a different calibration does create a distinctly different feeling tonality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='Oscar South' timestamp='1436722111' post='2820216'] I couldn't tell you off the top of my head; the actual values have gone from my mind as rather than re-calibrate my tuner I've figured out which 'out of tune' position to aim each string for. I will run the maths and post about it at a later time if you're interested. I think the theory and mathematics behind the idea are very interesting and tuning each string this way to a different calibration does create a distinctly different feeling tonality. [/quote] Please yes, when you have time. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 If you are using nonstandard pitch does this mean the whole band has to also use this tuning? I'm very intrigued as to why people want to do this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1436726247' post='2820265'] If you are using nonstandard pitch does this mean the whole band has to also use this tuning? I'm very intrigued as to why people want to do this though. [/quote] It'd just for my solo bass stuff. I have to remember to reset my tuner when I'm with a band though, so I'm gonna use my old intellitouch pt10 for my stuff, and I'll keep the poly tune for the bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Ah ok. That makes sense. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 been looking at the polytune pedal but this seems like a better option (cos i'm a cheap skate) and as my fender tuner doesnt recognise low B i needed a new one so taken a punt on one, hope theyre worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Enjoying mine. Works great on low B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 How is everyone getting on with them? Is it reliable and accurate enough to do away with a dedicated strobe pedal tuner?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammers Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 [quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1439461994' post='2843005'] How is everyone getting on with them? Is it reliable and accurate enough to do away with a dedicated strobe pedal tuner?... [/quote] Can't speak for anyone else but love mine, fast and accurate! Does what it say's on the tin...or box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Very pleased with mine too now I've worked out how to switch it out of disco strobe mode... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1439463707' post='2843028'] Very pleased with mine too now I've worked out how to switch it out of disco strobe mode... [/quote] just received mine so i'll test it tonight isnt the strobe mode the most accurate though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 [quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1439467500' post='2843071'] just received mine so i'll test it tonight isnt the strobe mode the most accurate though? [/quote] It's ridiculous... looks like a budget 80s disco on the end of your headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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