Snark Super Snark 2 Clip-On Tuner Black

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I like it. It does what it says it does easily
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want to tune an acoustic or electric 6 string quietly and efficiently? This one is da bomb! Just one kink, however. I also need something that can tune a 5 string bass. The low E barely registers, much less the B! Bass players look for something else!

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I use it not only when practicing, but when playing live -- it's easy to ready in low-light as well as when the stage lights are on.

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Acoustic or electric, guitar or bass, with frets or without... you get the idea. Works equally well on everything I own. I've owned this tuner for years, but decided to write a review when I was browsing tuners as potential holiday gifts and noticed that while certainly not alone in his experience, even the current "most liked positive review" warns bass players away because of inaccuracies of pitch and slow response when attempting to tune up to pitch on the E string, but especially on the super low tone of a 5-string's thunderous B string. And those reviewers are correct. Sort of. It is difficult for this tuner to get down there quickly and accurately, by many of our personal performance standards. The good news is that it can be avoided. Tune to your bass or guitar's 12th fret harmonic for any (or all) string tuning. Unless you've got other, more serious issues with your instrument, the harmonic above the 12th fret will always produce a matched pitch to its open string alternative. This means you don't have to worry about intonation issues when using this harmonic and the tuner will react quickly and accurately because it doesn't have to work so hard. Everybody wins!

Of course, if you already know you will need to adjust the intonation because of the instrument being a new purchase, or the strings having been changed, the truss rod adjusted, or any other scenario that would require it, then you already know that once you've tuned to the harmonic, you'll need to fret the 12th and adjust the intonation screws at the bridge to get the upper half of your bass's neck on the same page as the lower half.

... Unless you've got a Rickenbacker. If so, good luck to you. Before you start, you'll want to make sure you are in a successful touring band with a road crew and your very own bass tech. Otherwise, you may find that life is too short to make these adjustments. No offense, Ricky. Love ya, but wow! You have a knack for making even the simplest maintenance difficult.

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Nice tuner although can be purchased cheaper at sweetwater

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This thing is awesome. It has a super clear display and picks ups notes immediately and accurately. You can view the screen from any angle. Clips well. It just plain works.

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Great tuner. Previously bought an expensive boss and it would not tune at all.

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Works great no issues and no problems yet . My first tuner and very easy to use.

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Love it

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The unit is quick and responsive on all six strings. The image is bright enough to easily see and adjust the tuning. The colors enhance the tuning process. My friends love to borrow this tuner.

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What can I say? Its a snark, it works great and is a good value

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It is great because of its accuracy. Not so great because it comes enclosed in a flimsy little bag that it barely fits into. They need to include a better case for it to protect it from breaking when transporting it from gig o gig.

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This is my 4th one, works like a champ.

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I've been going through a number of clip on tuners lately as I use them for multiple instruments which I gig on (bass/electric/acoustic guitar, upright, cello, and violin). Clip on tuners are great as they can tune anything, but they get lost easily when moving from one gig bag to the other. Of the many that I've tried recently, this one did a pretty decent job. I is comfortable, and placing all but the power button on the back makes it hard to accidentally bump them (and suddenly you're tuning to A=442) This tuner is a little bulky, however, and a little slow or inconsistent in reading a pitch. Also the rubber on the clip is great for not scratching the instrument, however it came off, which increased the difficulty of the tuner in reading the notes. Ultimately, the cost is not worth it, and I know of better (and cheaper) tuners to suggest to people, but it's not a terrible tuner.

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I play a Traveler Bass. Since it has no headstock (think Steinberger) most tuners don't have enough grip area to function. The Super Snark 2 works. Plain and simple, no ghosted strings, no false reads, it just works. The visual metronome is a nice plus. I have no idea on battery life, but I always pack an extra CR2032 so this will be something for a future update.

I like it.

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Great affordable clip on tuner. Works well with all of my guitars!

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Reading isn't always on, off a lot! Also flimsy construction. The round part pops of the clip all the time, and is difficult to pop back on. Last time it popped off and I tried to put it back - the thing broke in my hands... Disappointing! Had it for only 4 months.

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The round screen keeps breaking off the arm that is supposed to hold it. The plastic just disintegrates

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I have used this tune for years. It is a great price. It is the most accurate tuner money can buy. You will not find a better tuner.

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Does the job, works great! Came in as order and on time!