Members melx Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 What about it do you not like? I've never been sold on it for some reason. Seems a little toy like? The Hardwire is a tank, the Polytune seems pretty slick, although user reviews seem a mixed bag. Firstly exactly that... it is toy like, it's very light, the bottom is made of plastic, it has those plastic jacks with the 'pretend' nuts and it just feels very cheaply made compared to the DT-10 or TU-2, I also hate the fact I can't choose if I want it to mute the signal, it's on, it's muted... no choice. I just don't like it much, like I said... it tunes fine, but as soon as I have the money I'm getting a TU-3 and getting rid of this... I'm not over keen on the display either to be honest, it just doesn't feel like it will last very long.. although I may be proved wrong on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Korg Pitchblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tattoedsailor Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Firstly exactly that... it is toy like, it's very light, the bottom is made of plastic, it has those plastic jacks with the 'pretend' nuts and it just feels very cheaply made compared to the DT-10 or TU-2, I also hate the fact I can't choose if I want it to mute the signal, it's on, it's muted... no choice. I just don't like it much, like I said... it tunes fine, but as soon as I have the money I'm getting a TU-3 and getting rid of this... I'm not over keen on the display either to be honest, it just doesn't feel like it will last very long.. although I may be proved wrong on that. I can see where this makes sense. If I was gigging much I would defiantly go with boss tuner. For a bedroom wanker like my self the PB gets it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t-rey Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I downloaded the Polytune app for iphone when it was free - works well enough that I am actually considering buying the pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macadood Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 put tu-2 at end of chain?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lolque? Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I seriously vouch for the polytune. I just got into a car accident, and it was hanging out in the backseat. Powered on today without a scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 9, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I seriously vouch for the polytune. I just got into a car accident, and it was hanging out in the backseat. Powered on today without a scratch Maybe a new Marketing campaign slogan for TC ELectronics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted August 9, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 So I tried my fuzz face tonight with the TU2 in front of it, and then completely removed from the chain. Actually sounded better with it in front. Only other pedal is a Cathedral, Hardwire SC-2 and a EB Vol Jr. Sounded better with all four, than just the fuzz on its own. I almost think something is going on with the fuzz itself, just seemed to lose a lot of high end tonight. Weather related? But it's a BC108 chip in it, so I doubt that's an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fractal Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 I downloaded the Polytune app for iphone when it was free - works well enough that I am actually considering buying the pedal. That's how I did it exactly. I love the pedal. It works better than I thought it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Parah Salin Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 I downloaded the Polytune app and actually decided not to buy the pedal. I like the Strobotune app way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members InnerVision Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 I was debating between the PB and the Turbo Tuner... I ended up getting the poly tune...I liked the Price/features. However, I think the TT is the most accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 I seriously vouch for the polytune. I just got into a car accident, and it was hanging out in the backseat. Powered on today without a scratch Was it wearing it's belt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby D Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 i have been using the pitchblack, and it works pretty darn well, i was even able to see it at an outdoor gig this past weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smooff Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 i picked up a poly tune today and was happy to find the poly setting is actually practical and not ust HCFX hype Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind_Riot89 Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 No problems with the Pitchblack myself and I much prefer it to the TU-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members plaq Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 No problems with the Pitchblack myself and I much prefer it to the TU-2. ^this. Also, IMHO, it's a tank. So whomever may say it is toy-like, I'd say they may be more interested in UFC than playing guitar. I got mine for $70 shipped new on eBay with a free patch cable about 2.5 years ago or so. I don't know if there's a different model that I don't know about, but I feel like my Pitchblack is sturdier than my TU-2 was. Plus its smaller and sleeker. Good luck on the decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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