Yamaha QT-1 Metronome

Blue metronome

Starting with the color, I do not like the turqoise top but thats all they had the other day. I tried out a Korg metronome but that one has a muted high noted xylophone sound to it. This Yamaha has more of a wooden metronome sound to it. The first position is similar to the WWV (shortwave broadcast 10.000 Mhz) second time click. It is a low sound like striking a 1/2" dowel with a drumstick. The second position sounds more like (to me) dripping water on a square Glad sandwich container. It is not unpleasant to listen to like the Korg model (for comparison). The beat is selected by a dial on the bottom along side the volume control which I set at about a 3 for everyday practice on the table. Not too loud but not too soft. The volume level below 3 tapers off real quick though. Overall, I am very satisfied with the pleasant woody tone of the click, and of the choice of tones. I would definately recommend this one for someone interested in the sound rather than the doodads, buttons, gimmicks and unnecessary add ons.

Reviewed by 3 weelin geezer on 6/18/2007 who plays Striving for the "Ed Alleyne-Johnson from the UK\.