gypsyjazzer Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Those who use a clip on tuner for the Double Bass: What make of clip on tuner do you use? I have a couple of clip on tuners but they rarely pick up the low E. Do you have one that is good at picking up the low E? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I use the tc electronic polytune clip on my ns-design cr5m - no problems even on the low B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: I use the tc electronic polytune clip on my ns-design cr5m - no problems even on the low B +1, probably the best, certainly my favourite; I also have the App on my phone and the pedal, but the clip on tuner is greater, better than a more expensive strobe tuner I used to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 D'Addario NS micro on the bridge of my DB and EUB(Yamaha SLB 200) and it is easy for me to see but almost invisible to anyone else. Very light and has long battery life. I also use it on guitar, mandolin and banjo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheG Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 +1 for the Polytune Clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I used to use a Polytune until I got a Peterson Stroboclip, the best clip on tuner by far imho. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Another vote for the polytone clip. I also have a Snark which is next to useless, and has recently gone sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Same as @Frank Blank, I sold my two TC Electronic PolyTune Clip tuners when I bought my Peterson StroboClip HD clip on tuner. I senses the low B of my sixer EUB without any issue and is so precise. I also use the hyper super accurate Peterson StroboStomp HD in my small pedalboard or for setting up instruments. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Peterson Stroboclip. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 17 hours ago, Frank Blank said: until I got a Peterson Stroboclip, the best clip on tuner by far imho. Totally agree that the Peterson has the edge over the other clip-on tuners that I've had and used. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I also have both the Peterson and TC Unitune clip on tuners. I actually prefer the TC one as I find it easier visually, the moving strobe of the Peterson is difficult to hone in on steady setting. This is on an electric rather than an upright so YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 TC unitune as it's cheap and simple. Works well on the bridge of my double bass and finds bottom e and drop tunings to c easily. Also finds the bottom b of my five string electric when clipped to the headstock. Took ages for it to arrive though .. stock shortages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 TC Unitune - best £18 I've ever spent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Another vote for the TC Unitune. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 +1 for Unitune, polytune seems a bit pointless for bass. Also I think, but not certain that the Unitune has a strobe mode. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Just now, Bobo_08 said: +1 for Unitune, polytune seems a bit pointless for bass. Also I think, but not certain that the Unitune has a strobe mode. It does. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I like a responsive tuner and I've never had an issue with a Snark. A few Fender ones are good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 22:29, Staggering on said: D'Addario NS micro on the bridge of my DB and EUB(Yamaha SLB 200) and it is easy for me to see but almost invisible to anyone else. Very light and has long battery life. I also use it on guitar, mandolin and banjo. After playing regular basses for 30+ years, I'm going to be new to EUBs shortly (iI have an NXT5s, it's here but remaining in the box until my birthday in 6 weeks); curious about clipping a tuner to the bridge. I have a few clip-on tuners and tend to favour Snark units over anything else; as you're not going to be busy down the bridge end, would you actually have enough meat on the bridge to clip the tuner and perhaps have it poking up through the strings? Would attaching a tuner to the bridge have any detrimental effect on the piezo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 36 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: After playing regular basses for 30+ years, I'm going to be new to EUBs shortly (iI have an NXT5s, it's here but remaining in the box until my birthday in 6 weeks); curious about clipping a tuner to the bridge. I have a few clip-on tuners and tend to favour Snark units over anything else; as you're not going to be busy down the bridge end, would you actually have enough meat on the bridge to clip the tuner and perhaps have it poking up through the strings? Would attaching a tuner to the bridge have any detrimental effect on the piezo? The Yamaha SLB 200 has a bridge that is similar in shape to a regular DB bridge but a bit smaller so it is large enough to find a spot for the tuner. I have also used it on the upper end of the rather odd reverse tailpiece and it works well there too. I don't think it would affect the piezo, it is under the bridge on the Yamaha. In the case of your EUB it might be tricky to find a large enough spot on the bridge to attach it to, I haven't actually seen an NXT in person so it's hard to tell if it would fit and then stay on. There is no tailpiece on your bass so that isn't an option. Some people put them on the headstock of a DB (I do on my EB) but I have had more success with it on the bridge. Sorry I can't be more helpful. On a personal note, you have a lot more will power or strength of character than I do, I could not leave a new bass in a box for 6 weeks, make sure you give us a review of it when you start playing.👍😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Staggering on said: On a personal note, you have a lot more will power or strength of character than I do, I could not leave a new bass in a box for 6 weeks, make sure you give us a review of it when you start playing.👍😊 My wife is covering the cost, so I have to do the dutiful thing, I suppose. I'm still working from home and it's just in the box still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I hope your wife opened the box to check that there's no damages to the NXT. You can put a clip on tuner on the headstock just under the B tuner, like this : 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodang Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Peterson strobo clip. Works on everything, double bass, eub, bass guitar, guitar and low Bs. Also has 'presets' that are optimised for different instruments, upshot of which it works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Boodang said: Peterson strobo clip. Works on everything, double bass, eub, bass guitar, guitar and low Bs. Also has 'presets' that are optimised for different instruments, upshot of which it works perfectly. Out of interest does it have a preset for Harp do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said: My wife is covering the cost, so I have to do the dutiful thing, I suppose. I'm still working from home and it's just in the box still. You're going to be so disappointed when you get that out of the box: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodang Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, Bobo_08 said: Out of interest does it have a preset for Harp do you know? Has presets for bagpipes, sitar and even a Rameau temperament amongst other things.... but no harp! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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