Tuners
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Tuners
Not having one of those fancy I phones, I was wondering what might be an afforable tuner for setting intonation. By affordable I mean $100.00 and under(preferably under). I was looking at the peterson clip on model that stew mac sells for about $70.00. Ya think that might be acceptable? what do you other amateur builders use with success?
kyle
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Re: Tuners
Korg has some decent inexpensive tuners...
http://www.guitarcenter.com/New-Gear.gc ... +tuner&o=1
I have an older version of the Korg GA-40 (its the GA-30) as well as the GT-3. Both work well for 10-20 bucks.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/New-Gear.gc ... +tuner&o=1
I have an older version of the Korg GA-40 (its the GA-30) as well as the GT-3. Both work well for 10-20 bucks.
Ken Hundley
Nocturnal Guitars
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Nocturnal Guitars
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So, my big brother was playing guitar and I figured I'd try it too.
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Re: Tuners
I like the snarks. I have a conn strobe tuner and the snark hangs with it . With digital electronics today's tuners are pretty accurate. The weak link in all the tuners were picking up the 6th string .
The Snarks pick them up easy and quickly . Also the apps on today's phones are remarkable.
The Snarks pick them up easy and quickly . Also the apps on today's phones are remarkable.
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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Blues Creek Guitars Inc
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Tuners
I have a Korg...$15. Of course you still have to tune the guitar to itself when you are done with the tuner.
Kevin
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Re: Tuners
I bought $100+ worth of those things and wasn't happy until I bought my what, $12 Snark. The best for less as far as I'm concerned.
Tim Benware
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I like the snark so much I have them on the site. There are 2 of the ,red and blue the blue one is for guitars, and the red one can do all stringed instruments . I can't tell you have many intellitouches and other "Hi end" tuners , not work as well as the snarks
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
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Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Re: Tuners
Big +1 on the red Snarks.
tommy
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Re: Tuners
Thanks to all. I currently use a Korg GA 1. Works fairly well to tune but I wasn't sure how accurate it might be for setting intonation. It would probably work fine but I think I may try a snark when the oppurtunity arises.
kyle