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Inexpensive Gem
I don't play professionally so there is no need to buy expensive pedal tuners such as Hardwire HT-6, Polytune or Korg Pitchblack. I researched for other alternatives and decided on a "clip on" tuner. I narrowed it down to 3 - Korg AW2, Snark SN-1 & Intelli IMT-900. All 3 have a lot of positive reviews and all of them are under $20. I visited each manufacturers' website for more information and found out about the Snark SN-8. Snark claims that it's their best tuner yet. If their SN-1 can go toe to toe with the others, then I would assume that their best will do even better. I took the plunge and ordered one. I have only 2 requirements for a tuner:
1. It should be accurate.
2. It should be fast.
The Snark SN-8 delivered on both counts and more! It came with other extras like "tap tempo metronome", "super tight tuning", "pitch calibration", "transpose features" etc. I may not have any use for all of them right now but it's nice to have them at your fingertips. You can use it for other instruments as well but I only use it for my guitars. The SN-8 is small & unobtrusive. The display is bright and easily readable and can turn any which way you like. After tuning, I turn it off and put it back in the guitar case. I don't like it hanging in my guitar! Of course, it doesn't stay long because it tunes fast! For under $20, these little tuner is all you need.....fast and accurate. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
December 2011 · Musical Instruments · verified purchase