Members Thunderbroom Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 I gave some of you {censored} about owning Petersen tuner. My thinking was why would anyone pay $190 for a pedal tuner and who needs to be "that" accurate with their tuning. I was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. I got mine a few days ago. My reason for buying it was simply because the screen can be read in direct sunlight which has been a problem for me at times during some of our outdoor gigs this Summer. This thing tracks so effin' fast! I'm so used to having to wait for the low B to track...even on the TU-2 (granted it's not a long wait but a wait nonetheless). The tracking is instantaneous with this thing. Another plus for some folks (I don't really care that much) is that according to Petersen it's the only commercially available tuner that has 100% true bypass. It also has a DI (always nice to have a backup). The other thing that I like is that I can silently tune on stage but also am able to check intonation at a glance while playing. This will be helpful when I'm playing the PVC EUB in the coming weeks because I can't always hear clearly. So...if you've got the cash to drop and want the end-all, be-all tuner...this is the one. I wish hadn't been so blinded and purchased one a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 My ampeg has one built in. I like dat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 {censored} that, I spent $130 on the Perfect Pitch Ear Training Super Course and now I don't even need a tuner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 I am looking at the rackmount Peterson. Just need to convince myself of the 350.00 price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 1st the tuner, next the boutique basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guttermouth Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 one of these days i'll have one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 1st the tuner, next the boutique basses. Highly unlikely that I'll ever spend more than $1100 for a bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 I am looking at the rackmount Peterson. Just need to convince myself of the 350.00 price. Why rackmount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassdudeguy Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 my mom lost my only tuner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 I prefer rackmount. Less to deal with setting up. Me and one other guy set up the entire PA and lights, along with our rigs. I know it doesn't sound like much, but every second counts to get a good sound check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 I prefer rackmount. Less to deal with setting up. Me and one other guy set up the entire PA and lights, along with our rigs. I know it doesn't sound like much, but every second counts to get a good sound check. I hear ya. Since I have two (and soon to be three) heads and only one that's rack-mounted, the pedal version was for me. I don't know that it will be worth it to you, but so far I'm totally digging it. I'm going to use it to check the intonation in all of my basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fran da Man Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 This is an "i told you so" moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 (Snippage) I'm going to use it to check the intonation in all of my basses. This is why i want it too. Sabine has a rackmount w/strobe for about a hunny less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 Damn you for posting this T-Broom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 This is why i want it too. Sabine has a rackmount w/strobe for about a hunny less. I'd bet money that it doesn't track as well or is as accurate as the Petersen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireball_73 Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 Can you give me some money to buy a couple of new cables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 Can you give me some money to buy a couple of new cables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireball_73 Posted July 28, 2007 Members Share Posted July 28, 2007 Touche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 I've been using the same hand-held Korg tuner for the last 20 years. It's accurate, reliable and worth the $15 I paid for it. It helps that my ears are pretty good. I don't get it. Why does anyone need a $190 tuner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted July 29, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 29, 2007 The difference in accuracy between the Peterson and any hand held is quite substantial. Usually in the range of 6 cents between strings (+/- 3 cents per note). If your ears are well trained, you will immediately recognize an improvement. If your ears aren't well trained (because you've been slightly out of tune for the last twenty years - I jest) it is a good opportunity to get your equipment in a condition to improve your training. It is very possible to tune that accurately yourself if you hear well, but not on stage, on the fly, in a noisy environment, in a matter of seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted July 29, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 29, 2007 I'd bet money that it doesn't track as well or is as accurate as the Petersen.I'd be willing to see that bet if I still had my RT7100. I still have a 1601 in the studio rack that tracks quick as a cat. Sabine is world famous for other frequency products, such as feedback eliminators that actually work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 I have a 1601 in my rack now. It is kinda slow tracking. You all remember the Conn Strobe tuners? Wish I still had mine for intonations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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