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You get visual confirmation that you're in tune right on each string!

This unique pick-sized S.O.S Strobe Pick Tuner uses Planet Wave's revolutionary Strobe-On-String technology. If you've set a turntable's pitch via a stroboscopic control or use harmonic comparative tuning at multiple fret points to tune a guitar, you will immediately get the concept. Barely bigger than a guitar pick, the S.O.S. emits 2 out-of-phase LED light beams onto the vibrating string. The 2 beams dance on the string when it's out of tune, slow down as you approach pitch, and stop when you're on the money. A thumbwheel selects the right LED output for each string making the tuner specific to 6-string guitars. Since it relies strictly on visuals, the S.O.S is ideal for noisy and dim situations.

NOTE: The S.O.S. Strobe Tuner only works with 6-string guitars in standard tuning and its lights may be difficult to see on some clear nylon classical guitar treble strings.

Planet Waves S.O.S Strobe Pick Tuner Features:

  • Ergonomic pick-sized design
  • Light-based tuning
  • Thumbwheel selects string
  • Ideal in noisy, dark settings
  • Auto power-off
  • CR1620 battery included

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Neat little gimmick...

...but there's no need to pony up $15 for one. Get the D'Addario five pack o' strings for $20 that comes with one of these for free. That's how I wound up with, like, three of the little things. It can be a little tricky if you're in a bright light, but you'd have to be a complete ROCK not to be able to figure the thing out well enough to use it in about 31 seconds. (This isn't brain surgery, you know?) But, seriously, if you want one of these giet the D'Addario five pack and get one for free.

Reviewed by on 11/16/2006 who plays Rawk.

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Works well with a little practice

I got the Planet Waves S.O.S. tuner free with a five pack of D'Addario strings. It's a tiny little gizmo that works much better than I expected, but it takes a little practice to learn how to use it. Once you get the hang of it, it does a fine job of tuning a guitar. My initial trouble with using the strobe was that I was trying the follow the instructions to adjust the string until the "strobe light stops moving." A better description would be to adjust the string tension until the vibrating string appears to be still. One benefit of the S.O.S tuner is that unlike electronic chromatic tuners, the pitch doesn't drift much when you first pluck the string. With a little practice you can get the tuning dead on.

Reviewed by squier51owner on 2/8/2007 who plays Blues, country, rock strumming.

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Worth the price

It won't replace your chromatic tuner, but if you need a quick unamplified tuning tweak, it does the job. Works very good on acoustic's and Tele's with uncompensated bridges. It also works good on my Bass. Don't expect it to react like other tuners, if you do, it will seem difficult to use. Make sure you use it at the 12th fret (per the instructions), or you will not make full use of it's accuracy. IMO, the only major drawback is that it's a waste of time to use in daylight (at least to my nearsighted eyes) as the sun washes out the reflection on the strings.

Reviewed by ux4484 on 11/14/2006 who plays everything.

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Don't leave home without it

I'm new to guitar, but not new to playing music. I understand 'physics-wise' how this thing is supposed to work - and it works wonderfully. It works best if you start with your string on the flat side and tighten the string up in pitch until the string appears to stand still instead of swaying back and forth. My favorite part about this tuner is that I can take it with me everywhere. This is especially handy when shopping for a guitar in a noisy show room. If I lost this tuner, I'd definately get another one.

Reviewed by NewGuitarPlayer on 2/12/2007 who plays still learning.

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Easy tuning with the S.O.S

I got this with the 5 pack of D'Addario strings and I'm glad I did because I don't love the strings, but this little guy made it worth the money. It's small and light and easy to use. Great to take to a friends house to tune them up and super for when your band mates refuse to stop making noise. I also like that you don't have to plug in your electric or have silence for an acoustic (I don't trust room noise to not affect tuning anyway). Plus you don't have to mute strings while you go so it's really fast. For anybody who is having trouble seeing the strobe I recommend ear tuning as well as you can and then if you can't tell if the string is moving tune down a bit until you can clearly see the wobble. Then tune back up and it'll be easier. I've used this on steel and nylon acoustic, electric and even on a bass, and it's always been a charm.

Reviewed by drips on 4/17/2007 who plays Various.

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