![]() The high-efficiency long-life design allows approximately 100 hours of continuous operation on two AAA zinc-carbon batteries or approximately 200 hours on alkaline batteries.Īcoustic guitars and ukulele are made of wood, and wood is sensitive to changes in climate. In addition to tuning visually with the meter, you can also tune by ear using Sound Out mode which emits a reference tone to which you can tune each string of your guitar or bass.Īpproximately 200 hours of continuous use ![]() Sound mode emits a reference tone from the built-in speaker ![]() Since the calibration value of 430–450 Hz is shown within the meter, you can tune using the calibration of your choice. The GA-2 gives you five steps of flatted tuning, extending as far as five semitones below standard pitch, and supporting even super-long scale guitars that are five frets longer than conventional guitars. The GA-2’s Quinta Flat Tuning mode supports the lowered tunings used in heavy metal styles to give more weight to the sound. A high-sensitivity microphone is built-in, allowing easy and accurate tuning of acoustic guitars. The bass mode supports 6-string basses (Low-B, Hi-C). The guitar mode supports 7-string guitars (7B through 1E). The GA-2 lets you select either Guitar mode or Bass mode for truly easy operation with automatic pitch detection. It uses a new mechanism that lets you replace the battery by sliding the entire body, so there's no risk of losing the battery compartment cover. The rounded body is comfortable to hold in your hand, and has an even more stylish design that accents the battery compartment. The GA-2 is a pocket-sized card-type tuner that's easy to carry anywhere. Red and green LEDs to indicate the pitch discrepancy are also provided for even smoother tuning.Ī compact body that's slim and lightweight KORG's needle-style meter that shows you the pitch quickly and accurately now has a note name and string name display area that's approximately four times larger, making it easier than ever to read. So plan ahead for these situations you will be in both whether you expect it or not.A needle-style meter with large high-visibility note name and string name But, if you’re playing outside in bright sunlight, you’ll only be able to see a mechanical needle. If you’re on stage and you try to tune in the dark, you can only see the LED display. What display is most useful for gigs? I prefer to have both a mechanical needle and LED in one tuner or have one of each type. Even if you’re not playing gigs yet, my motto is always buy for the future. You won’t be able to hold the tuner, too!īass tuner displays may have meters with mechanical needles, meters with Light-Emitting-Diodes (LED), or Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD). Keep in mind one hand will be turning the tuning key and the other will be plucking the string. This is importantyou want to choose a tuner that has an easy-to-read display. Also, you are less likely to lose or damage a rack tuner. Rack mount tuners are often the most expensive, but it’s nice to have everything all hooked up and there are no dead batteries to replace since it runs on AC power. There they stay all hooked up ready to go for every gig. Racks, as they are called, are boxes where you can put amp heads, surge protectors, effects and other devices neatly into one place. One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing someone tune on stage. You can just step on the pedal to mute your bass while you tune. These run a little more, but can be handy on gigs. You can plug your bass cable into them or use the microphone feature. This style is often the cheapest, but slower and less accurate. There are basic small ones you can hold in your hand. Bass Tuner Designsīass tuners come in several styles. If it has a microphone on it (many do), it can be good for practicing singing and ear training exercises. And, it’s good for practicing accuracy on a fretless bass. It’s also good for checking intonation all over the neck. For instance, you may need to play in non-standard tunings. Having a chromatic tuner is a lot more useful. That means you have the option of tuning to any note you please, not just the standard tuning notes. The other kind of tuner is a ‘chromatic tuner’. I don’t recommend these to my students since they are limited to just those notes. These simple bass tuners are usually pretty cheap - $15 on up. These just detect the standard 4-string bass tuning notes E, A, D, & G, and often the low B for 5-string basses. The first is simply called a ‘bass tuner’ or ‘guitar and bass tuner’. ![]() Below is everything you could possibly want to know about what to look for in an electronic bass tuner. Or, you might need one if you’re new to all this tuning stuff, or to setup your bass properly. Even though the bass tuner is free and useful, you may still need a decent electronic bass tuner when you don’t have computer access.
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