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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: willo on September 10, 2006, 05:10:38 PM

Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: willo on September 10, 2006, 05:10:38 PM: How do you guys do it? I'm not sure I want a floor-based tuner, but I'm just about to start gigging soon with my band(s) and my Gibbo has a right bit of fun getting out of tune. What do you guys use for tuning when you're playing live?
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: sambo on September 10, 2006, 05:49:26 PM: i use my PODs tuner, and if thats too much hassle, a little cr@ppy Korg thing that the other guitarist has... which ISNT fun... its definately worth getting a decent unit i think...
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: Guitarzan on September 10, 2006, 05:59:01 PM: I have a little fender tuning pedal that came with my amp. It has two outputs, one of which when the pedal is activated doesn't sent the signal to the amp.

Works great and very reliable, it actually runs off dead batteries (seriously the ones in there are about 3 yrs old)

I think they retail about $49.99.

good luck!
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: _tom_ on September 10, 2006, 06:00:44 PM: I use a Korg DT-10, easy to use and isnt that expensive.
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: Elliot on September 10, 2006, 06:09:06 PM: intellitouch
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: willo on September 10, 2006, 06:13:34 PM: Quote from: Elliot
intellitouch

Aha, I have seen these. Could be just what I'm looking for - I don't want to put another pedal or unit in my signal chain.

How does this work for you Elliot? Or anyone else who has used one? Is the tuning accurate and reliable? Can you see it onstage?

I figure they must be half-decent, I've seen Bill Frisell using one.
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: Searcher on September 10, 2006, 06:43:15 PM: I have one of these:

(http://www.behringer.com//BTR2000/BTR2000_big.jpg)

Only cost me $80 or so. Very clear to read onstage.
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: Elliot on September 10, 2006, 07:24:29 PM: The intellitouch works very well - works on stage as it works on vibration in the guitar.

I got one for my acoustic because I am always flitting between standard and DADGAD - but I also use it with my electrics and it works fine, in fact its a great piece of equipment.
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: jt on September 10, 2006, 09:32:58 PM: :D My PodXt has a floor pedal & i use the tuner on that. It`s actually really conveniant to have a tuner on the floor. It saves an awfull lot of mucking around & its really quick & easy to use.

:D 8)
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: Brow on September 10, 2006, 11:39:34 PM: I have a BOSS TU2 Pedal Tuner on my pedalboard and it's 1 of the most useful pedals I've ever bought!

Like the Fender 1 mentioned above, it has 2 outputs on it. 1 of which alows sound to pass through regardless of if the tuner is being used or not, or 1 output that mutes the sound whenever the tuner is switched on.

I find it very useful to have a mute feature on it, as I use it when changing guitars live and it doesn't make a sound :)
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on September 11, 2006, 12:33:14 AM: Boss TU2. Well worth the $$. It is not in my signal chain live, I use it before I get on stage.
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: badgermark on September 11, 2006, 02:28:55 PM: I reccomend the TU-2 as well. So small and bright, it's invaluable really.
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: Muttley on September 11, 2006, 04:43:43 PM: I got me one of these:
(http://www.soundexchange2.com/ProductImages/july05pics/Korg%20DTR2000.jpg)

Korg DTR-2000 Rack Mount Tuner.
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: Antag on September 11, 2006, 04:55:41 PM: Quote from: Muttley
I got me one of these:
(http://www.soundexchange2.com/ProductImages/july05pics/Korg%20DTR2000.jpg)

Korg DTR-2000 Rack Mount Tuner.

I have one of these too. I particularly like the "flat" function that helps with tuning a detuned guitar.

My TC Electronic G Major also has a built in tuner but I find it hopelessly imprecise.
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: markofled on September 12, 2006, 09:32:52 PM: http://www.planetwavestuners.com/index.php?option=com_tuner&task=tunerdetailpage&id=10

I strongly recommend this both me and my bassisst use them and there great. built like a tank, easy to see/use and true bypass!
Title: Tuning Duties?
Post by: LiamH on September 12, 2006, 11:13:56 PM: Ball aching as it might be I do the whole string stretching thing. You know the drill:

tune up to pitch.....tug teach string from around middle pup right up the neck....tune again and repeat until the strings are stable...thereafter I use my £14 korg tuner and my ears. If I was gigging I would go for a boss as it can be bypassed.