Decent mini tuner for my board. NOT TC though.

[dave_bass5]

We have started doing a coupe of songs where i need to drop tune my E string to D. At rehearsals i use a clip on tuner and that works fine (with the volume tuned down), but I dont tend to keep the tuner on during gigs. So, i need something on my board, with a mute.

Having gigged for many years without needing a tuner, i dont feel i want to spend TC money on this, as its purely for my E string. don’t need all those strobe features either. I have good clip on tuners for doing set ups etc.

I like the look of the Joyo Ironman tuner.   https://www.amazon.co.uk/JOYO-JF-326-Irontune-Ironman-Chromatic/dp/B014HCGBOK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1535051785&sr=8-3&keywords=joyo+tuner

Not only is it cheaper, its so small i can easily fit it on without having to  move too much. I know there are cheaper though, but they are slightly larger, so just wondered what the more budget conscious giggers use, and if anyone has any thoughts on the Joyo. 

[Dood]

I know that you are looking for a pedal tuner, but IO;ve just a bought a couple of these: Permanently fixed there's no chance of losing them and drop tuning would be a breeze as there's no fiddling with a wobbly clamp:

http://www.accessories.daddario.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&productid=1156&productname=NS_Micro_Clip_Free_Tuner

It comes with a screw or two that replaces one on a tuning key. Here's a picture of my Ibanez guitar with one fitted: (it's a reverse headstock so the keys are underneath!)

 

 

 

[dave_bass5]

Thanks. Ive had two, and loved them until they broke. Ive also got a couple of Snarks and two TC E Polytune clips, so I’m sorted for this type. 

Never owned a pedal tuner before so i want to get one now, while i still have a need.

[naxos10]

Not sure how mini the tuners have to be but there are both Korg Pitchblack and Boss TU-3 's in the Effects classifieds.

[Paul S]

Shameless plug - I am selling this Mightysound PT-06 mini pedal tuner.  

Link

[dave_bass5]

Cheers Paul. I’m rather keen on the Joyo at the moment, as it seems a bit shorter. Thats the dimension that is most important to me. 

Naxos, thanks, both are larger than i can fit without a bit of a shuffle. 

[pineweasel]

18 hours ago, dave_bass5 said:

We have started doing a coupe of songs where i need to drop tune my E string to D.

I assume you know that you don't want to go down the Hipshot Bass Extender route? I use one for exactly this scenario and I love it.

[The59Sound]

I would put the emphasis on a good tuner over the size of the unit. 

[dave_bass5]

8 minutes ago, The59Sound said:

I would put the emphasis on a good tuner over the size of the unit. 

And thats why i asked 😉

seriously, if i cant get it on my board then what’s the point in having it?

1 hour ago, pineweasel said:

I assume you know that you don't want to go down the Hipshot Bass Extender route? I use one for exactly this scenario and I love it.

I had thought of this, but if I decide to use a different bass then I’m back to square one. It was my first thought though. 

[The59Sound]

Erm... sure.

[dave_bass5]

39 minutes ago, The59Sound said:

Erm... sure.

Want to explain that that? Just so we are on the same page. No bother if you dont. 

[mangotango]

Pitchblack Mini.

[dave_bass5]

Thanks. I did almost get one but ended up getting a Donner DT Deluxe tuner for £9.99. Its doing a great job so far, and at a very nice price.