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imnickb
Copper Member
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 Posted - 12/13/2008 : 23:10:04
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Hi. Sorry for asking a question that's probably been asked a million times, but for whatever reason, the search function is not working on my compy, maybe because its a mac. Whatever...
What do you guys think of the TU-2? It looks super solid compared to other tuners out there. I'm not using a ton of boss pedals so I'm not worried about powering stuff. Mostly I'm worried about how it effects my tone. My chain would be:
72 thinline tele>TU-2>Tube Screamer>Box of Rock>Deluxe Reverb Reissue.
Will the TU-2 have a negative effect on my sound? Is it a hard bypass? If not, what do you suggest I get?
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stomper
Copper Member
USA
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Posted - 12/14/2008 : 00:26:26
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Lots of folks complain of TU-2 tone suck, while others like the tuner and swear by it. It's not TB.
I use the Korg Pitchblack and really like it. It has three times the accuracy of the TU-2 and is also very rugged. I find it easier to read than a TU-2 and much easier to read than a Peterson. There is some debate about how TB it is, but it does not affect tone all, at least not my tone.
You might also look into the Turbo-Tuner ST-200. It's the most accurate of all, and I believe it is real TB. I once owned a Turbo but found I preferred the Korg Pitchblack. While the Korg is not as accurate as the Turbo, it's easier for me to read. |
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zentropa
Gold Member
USA
837 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 01:01:53
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TU-2's don't tone suck worse than any other buffered pedal on the market. however, it will sound different to go through a TU-2 than to bypass it, but you could pretty much insert any buffered pedal into that spot and get a similar result.
the TU-2 has 2 downsides:
1) the LCD screen can be fragile. if the pedal isn't kept in a box/case, you can crack it.
2) it's not very accurate...
the big positives:
1) it's easy to use.
2) it responds very quickly.
i own 2 of them.
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imnickb
Copper Member
20 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 01:16:43
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Thanks guys!
The tuners I've been looking at are:
Pewaves JPT-10
Turbo-Tuner ST-200
Korg Pitchblack
Boss TU-2
And I think I like them in that order. I guess my priorities are: True bypass, Accuracy, Response Time and visability- Probably in that order. The peawaves is around 40 bucks and is true bypass, so for the price I think I'm in.
Thanks!
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 02:45:31
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Hi imnickb
Look at, & try the TU-12 or TU-12H
All the pro muso's that I see/gig with, or fix things for,
use them over the TU-2.
But it's not a pedal.
It's the most accurate Boss tuner, I have only ever had to calibrate (1) of them.
But like I said, it's not in a pedal format, & it's not everyone's cup of tea.
Regards Dr. Bob
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imnickb
Copper Member
20 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 02:49:52
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| I don't know if I could use that or not. Do you put it in line with the pedals, is there a thru on it? I don't really want to unplug my guitar and plug into it. I don't have an fx loop on my amp so I can't send out of there- I don't even know if that would work anyway. Thanks for the help! |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 05:51:22
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Hi imnickb & Guys
The TU-12 has true (live) bypass, even with out a battery, or being turned on.
Regards Dr. Bob
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 05:56:21
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The TU-2 is "accurate enough" but I would put it in TB loop. I gave my TU-2 to my son so I'm in the market for a new stomp-o-tuner.
Next would fair the PitchBlack+ with its modes.
But I usually buy the best equipment & right now, the Turbo Tuner is next on my list. I think its the most accurate & best tracking tuner available, even beating out my Peterson 590 strobe unit. |
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dcross02
Copper Member
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 15:44:05
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Mr Arkadin
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
119 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 17:17:39
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| i prefer my StroboStomp2 for accuracy, you can properly intonate with it. It also has true bypass if required. |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 18:28:48
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| The TU-2 has always been "good enough" for my needs. I put it on the 'B' side of an A/B switch box. It's all good - no tone suck, and guaranteed mute. |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 19:20:08
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Hi.... i use a TU-12 off the 2nd(spare)loop on a LS-2 and i find it a great tuner..i've had it more years than i can remember..the input socket fell out so i just removed the output one that i didn't use and replaced the input one with it...!!! and it's still going strong.... but i try not to keep anything in my direct signal that i don't need..... |
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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
645 Posts |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 01:44:47
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| I think the Boss TU12s have an input and output connectors so you could mount this to a pedal board and just leave it all plugged in. I use a TU15 and don't notice any significant change in tone leaving the tuner plugged into my board. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 02:52:42
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| i have the tu2 and had the tu15 the both suck your tone. |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
1185 Posts |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 03:00:42
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It's a good reliable tuner.. but you should definitely get any tuner out of your signal path.. it can't add anything good, even if it doesn't take anything away (they may, however psychosomatically)  .
The Pitchblack seems nice, but I'll second the nomination for the Petersen StroboStomp. Very nice, great for teching, also a DI box. It also has a big light-up screen for easy viewing (recessed behind a somewhat bulbous plastic housing for protection).
www.ntune.com is also an interesting product. Reminds me of the (overpriced overhyped and headstock heavy) Robot guitars from Gibson, without the whirring. |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 08:08:44
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TU-2 is very accurate when using the streaming setting. I�ve read on the net that someone had compared it, in the streaming setting, to a Paterson strobo tuner. The result was not as good but near. The standard setting measured worse against the Paterson.
I never use TU-2 in the pedal chain, mostly because I�ve heard of the tone sucking.
The worst tuners you can use are the clip on things that sense the vibrations from the guitar. The ones I�ve tried really sucks, you can�t get a decent tuning with them.
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