Members Jkater Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 That thing is really something else. Ever tuned your guitar in six seconds? I just did. Of course, if you're playing at home with time to spare, it's not a big deal but in the context of a gig, quickly checking tuning between songs, it's a real nice thing to have. In normal (chromatic) mode it's also very quick and precise. Even then it's faster and more stable than my Boss tuner. I also like how readable the display is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hey that's what I said. I want my line back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members awd83 Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 I've got the iphone app, and it's pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrawnHeed Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 I've got the iphone app, and it's pretty cool Me too. It's the tuner I use most at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Superrust Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 I am going to need a new tuner and I think this will be the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beyer160 Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 "Sorry for the tune up time, but what the hell, cowboys are the only ones who stay in tune, anyway..."-J.M. Hendrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members megaboogie Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 I have one and I like it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 Now on the GAS list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mout Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 Comparisons with the Korg Pitchblack anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dabbler Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 O Comparisons with the Korg Pitchblack anyone? I have both. Had the pitch black first. The pb has zeo advantage over the polytune, and as has been said with h the poly you can identify which string is out and fix it/them in seconds! It's no contest, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 In before someone says Turbo Tuner. (I have neither BTW, and can't decide because of how this thread will end up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 I see that Digitech is coming out with a Hardwire version, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreatDane Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 congratulations on the new tuner, Jkater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted May 25, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 congratulations on the new tuner, Jkater!Thanks, GD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 In before someone says Turbo Tuner. (I have neither BTW, and can't decide because of how this thread will end up) That's what I have, and it's awesome, but now I really want this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted May 26, 2011 Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 Those Polytunes look really cool. I have no use for a pedal tuner since I never go out but the idea is really cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted May 26, 2011 Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 Comparisons with the Korg Pitchblack anyone? I bought a pitchblack because on the videos, the dot-matrix (or whatever it's called) display is hard to read. Someone on here said that's not the case in real life, but I chose the display I could definitely read. (not the best eyesight, here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted May 26, 2011 Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 I got a Pitch Black for my bass rig because I can't actually tune the four strings to pitch on two of my basses, I have to tune one flat and one sharp, so that negates the advantage of Polytune and I like variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted May 26, 2011 Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 Me too. It's the tuner I use most at home. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted May 26, 2011 Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 I got a Pitch Black for my bass rig because I can't actually tune the four strings to pitch on two of my basses, I have to tune one flat and one sharp, so that negates the advantage of Polytune and I like variety. Why can't you tune them to pitch? And in real-life, comparing the displays, which one is easier to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheBlueStrat Posted May 26, 2011 Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 I've been mulling over a TU-3, a pitchblack, and a Polytune as well, but the dot display on the Polytune looks sketchy in youtube videos, but the features are way cooler. How is the polytune display?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted May 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 I got a Pitch Black for my bass rig because I can't actually tune the four strings to pitch on two of my basses, I have to tune one flat and one sharp, so that negates the advantage of Polytune and I like variety. Is it time to intonate your bass(es), maybe? Or recut the nut. Never heard of this problem before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted May 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 I've been mulling over a TU-3, a pitchblack, and a Polytune as well, but the dot display on the Polytune looks sketchy in youtube videos, but the features are way cooler. How is the polytune display?? It's funny that there are a lot of comments on the display being "hard to read" based on the youtube vids. In reality, it has to be the easiest tuner to read I ever had. The color changes and screams "I'm in pitch!" when you get to the right pitch. The Hardwire version might a little quicker to get used to with its horizontal, logical lines for the strings but it's minimal. Also don't be fooled by the claim of hardwire saying they have "multiple alternate tunings". The only one they have is dropped D which is no sweat to get right on the poly, one string more to get instantly to by plucking the low E after you've tuned the five firsts. One comment to the acoustic crowd: The Polytune ignores you completely: no bult-in mic and no polyphonic tuning of DADGAD, etc. Once they make one for that, I'll be spending money again on a tuner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pascal Posted May 26, 2011 Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 One comment to the acoustic crowd: The Polytune ignores you completelyI wanted a clip-on version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted May 26, 2011 Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 Is it time to intonate your bass(es), maybe? Or recut the nut. Never heard of this problem before. Yeah, intonation is a little off, but I don't have a lot of upgrade choices (Hipshot vintage, perhaps) since I need narrow spacing. In any case, if I tune the bass correctly, there is very little problem with intonation, but there is definitely an art to tuning on instruments with shared saddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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