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Iversen
Bronze Member
Denmark
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 Posted - 11/06/2009 : 22:10:24
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Originally posted by zerksies
the tu-2 is .1 cent the only thing i see is the newer led screen and tuning for the 7 string
Zeksies, get your facts right before posting.
The TU-2 has an accuracy of +/- 3 cents, just like the Planet Waves Chromatic pedal tuner. Check the facts according to Boss' own website: http://www.bossus.com/gear/productdetails.php?ProductId=122
The Korg PitchBlack is accurate down to +/- 1 cent
The StroboStomp 2 is accurate down to +/- 0.1 cent
The TurboTuner ST-200 is accurate down to +/- 0.02 cent
I'm pretty sure the TU-3 will feature both faster and more accurate tuning at the same price or less than that of the TU-2. The FET switching doesn't allow for true bypass, so don't get your hopes up for that particular feature.
The Korg PB comes at a better price, it's 3 times as accurate and it's true bypass, it takes up less pedal board real estate and people at Boss have known this all too well ever since the PB came out.
About time Boss stepped up to face the competition.
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 09:17:51
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Originally posted by ovrdrv123
As sad as it is... i don't even have a BOSS tuner and i need one, which one should i get if i were to purchase one?
If you can stand that it�s not a pedal, Boss TU-12 |
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PaulH
Gold Member
535 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 10:32:28
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Well I'm still sticking to my tried and trusted TU12.
I've got 2 that I've had for years any used to tune for virtually every instrument there is.
Batteries last for ever too.
It's acurate enough... as any fine tuning is done by ear anyway surely? |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 14:15:16
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Originally posted by PaulH
Well I'm still sticking to my tried and trusted TU12.
I've got 2 that I've had for years any used to tune for virtually every instrument there is.
Batteries last for ever too.
It's acurate enough... as any fine tuning is done by ear anyway surely?
TU-12 here as well...i think there is a good bit of evidence out there now to support Paul H's comment about the fine tuning especially with Fenders...Goran and i were posting in another thread about Jerry Donahues trick for fine tuning a Tele with a vintage bridge,but having used a TU-12 for over 15 years it's a fine tuner that has survived my various pedalboards with nearly constant weekend gigging during that time....only think i had to fix was the input legs came loose from the circuit board..nothing a bit of solder couldn't fix.... ..... |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2009 : 14:52:25
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Hi Franzoni & Guys
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Re: the Boss TU-12 series
.only think i had to fix was the input legs came loose from the circuit board..nothing a bit of solder couldn't fix.
That's a fairly common easy to fix problem with that style of tuner/case.
TU-12 - TU12H.
I used to carry a gas soldering iron in my kit to all my gigs,
just to do a quick fix for poor & starving (actually cheap) muso mates.
I've lost count of how many I repaired.
And for some very well known Aussie talent. The TU-12/H is one of the most common tuners I still see today.
But being hotly overtaken by Korg's intergalactic weapon & light show, the "Pitch Black" tuner.
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Mansun
Gold Member
Spain
564 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 01:21:44
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At first the design led me to think it was just a facelifted TU-2 with more lights. I was wrong, based on all you said about accuracy and all that, but I'm still willing to purchase a Pitchblack because I think it's still superior in a lot of aspects.
I use a Korg CA-20 since 1999. I remember I bought it, stole the batteries from the TV remote and never replaced them since.
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
1185 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2009 : 02:52:15
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
The Accuracy is listed as �0.1 cents.
That's what I meant by 1 cent...eep! I'd read the 0.1 on the spec page before posting.. I'm glad to see them respond to some market pressure and improve a product, but they'll likely never go true bypass. |
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
257 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2009 : 21:53:26
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Originally posted by Iversen
quote:
Originally posted by zerksies
the tu-2 is .1 cent the only thing i see is the newer led screen and tuning for the 7 string
Zeksies, get your facts right before posting.
The TU-2 has an accuracy of +/- 3 cents, just like the Planet Waves Chromatic pedal tuner. Check the facts according to Boss' own website: http://www.bossus.com/gear/productdetails.php?ProductId=122
The Korg PitchBlack is accurate down to +/- 1 cent
The StroboStomp 2 is accurate down to +/- 0.1 cent
The TurboTuner ST-200 is accurate down to +/- 0.02 cent
I'm pretty sure the TU-3 will feature both faster and more accurate tuning at the same price or less than that of the TU-2. The FET switching doesn't allow for true bypass, so don't get your hopes up for that particular feature.
The Korg PB comes at a better price, it's 3 times as accurate and it's true bypass, it takes up less pedal board real estate and people at Boss have known this all too well ever since the PB came out.
About time Boss stepped up to face the competition.
I have in mind reading that the TU-2 has a better accurate when set in stream mode. Or is it the same? Thought I read it here at bossarea somewhere, or if it was from a link. Goran, was it you who linked to that article? Someone had measured it and found out that in strem mode it was a really good tuner. |
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Shoegazers Anonymous
Silver Member
Sweden
257 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2009 : 21:54:36
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Originally posted by hateandwar
I like my TU2 a lot. I don't think id bother buying this unless its "true bypass".
I don't think my tu2 kills my tone anyway..
Its kind of disapointing that all boss have released recently is tuners and another fender pedal.
I still love boss though
+1
Still waiting for the vintage reissue pedals... |
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Johnrocks
Silver Member
Brazil
175 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 07:22:45
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Originally posted by PaulH
Well I'm still sticking to my tried and trusted TU12.
I've got 2 that I've had for years any used to tune for virtually every instrument there is.
Batteries last for ever too.
It's acurate enough... as any fine tuning is done by ear anyway surely?
I have a TU12H and it seems that a lot of people still use them. Mine IS NOT in the chain cuz I have a Mute Box Custom pedal by Guitar Tech Brasil so it does not affect my tone. But I have two questions about tuners:
1 - Is TU-12 and TU-12H equal or closer to a Peterson?
2 - Is the new TU-3 a tone sucker? Cuz u know, Boss tuners are tone suckers. |
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skugga
Copper Member
Australia
32 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 08:04:29
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Originally posted by Johnrocks
2 - Is the new TU-3 a tone sucker? Cuz u know, Boss tuners are tone suckers.
The opposite in my opinion. I spent alot of time with a bypass looper comparing various buffers on various pedals when I got my TU-3. And the buffer on the TU-3 is pretty nice. Much better than some other boss pedals that's for sure. |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 16:47:28
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I've been using a TU-2 since 1998 and I've yet to notice any tone suckage...even when using in the studio.
I've been down this road before so I won't try to start a debate here...I guess my hearing's just not as good as most people's are on this forum. |
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Dirk
Platinum Member
Netherlands
1309 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 16:55:32
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I just bought a TU-2 like a week before Boss issued the TU-3 and it works fine for me.
I predict it's gonna stay at least the next 20 years with me.
You should've seen the ancient tuner I spend the last 15 with, regardless, I was always in tune  |
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