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D'Addario Accessories Guitar Tuner - Micro Headstock Tuner - Tuner for Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukelele - Compact & Discrete - Clip On - 2 Pack
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- THE STEALTH TUNER - Your audience will never know there is a tuner on your instrument with the highly precise Micro Clip-On Tuner. The lightweight, discrete, compact tuner hides behind the headstock practically blending into the instrument and is small enough to be kept on your instrument while stored in its case. At 1.25", you will want one for each stringed instrument you own.
- EASY TO READ - The easy-to-read, tri-color backlit screen displays the note in red when out of tune, yellow when close, and green when in tune. Powered by a readily available (and included) CR2032 battery, you will enjoy maximum battery life thanks to the tuner's auto-off function.
- VERSATILE - Featuring a 360-degree swivel mechanism and adjustable padded clamp, the NS Mini offers optimal viewing angles and maximum positioning flexibility. For left or right-handed instruments with small or large headstocks, it is the ideal choice for acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles.
- D’ADDARIO ACCESSORIES - For over 20 years, D’Addario Accessories (formerly Planet Waves) has been leading the industry in innovative and problem-solving products that serve musicians worldwide. D’Addario Accessories are proudly made in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.
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Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 0.75 inches |
ASIN | B009LL2ZAM |
Item model number | PW-CT-12TP |
Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #164 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #6 in Music Tuning Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 10, 2012 |
Color Name | black |
Material Type | Synthetic |
Size | Two Pack |
Standing screen display size | 1 |
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Product Description
Enjoy effortless and inconspicuous tuning in the studio or on stage with the D’Addario Accessories (formerly Planet Waves) NS Micro Clip-On Tuner for acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos and other stringed instruments. The lightweight, discrete, highly compact tuner hides behind the headstock practically blending into the instrument and is small enough to be kept on your instrument while stored in its case. At 1.25”, your audience will never know it’s there and with the convenient two-pack, you don’t have to choose which instrument to keep it on. The NS Micro features an extremely accurate piezo transducer that picks up an instrument’s vibration rather than sound.
The easy-to-read, tri-color backlit screen displays the note in red when out of tune, yellow when close, and green when in tune. This allows you to accurately tune with a quick glance at the display - even on dark stages or in direct sunlight. Powered by a readily available (and included) CR2032 battery, you will enjoy maximum battery life thanks to its auto-off function that shuts the tuner off after several minutes of no signal. Featuring a 360-degree swivel mechanism and adjustable padded clamp, the NS Mini offers optimal viewing angles and maximum positioning flexibility. Equally effective on left and right-handed instruments as well as on small and large headstocks, it is the ideal choice for the widest variety of players and string instruments.
For over 20 years, D’Addario has been leading the industry in innovative and problem-solving products that serve musicians worldwide. D’Addario Accessories are proudly made in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to the most stringent quality controls in the industry. The D’Addario family’s heart, soul and love for making music is put into every accessory we create, and we never stop inspiring performance.
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DISCRETE TUNING IN A PETITE PACKAGE
This highly accurate tuner features a full-color display and four selectable viewing angles. It’s advanced tuning algorithms allow you to tune in noisy environments without issue. The sleek look blends with any instrument and the ratchet clamp assures it stays secure during live performances.
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Headstock | Tuner Type | Headstock |
410-480Hz | Calibration Range | 430-450Hz |
| Color Screen | |
Rechargeable | ||
| Battery Included | |
CR2032 | Battery Type | CR2032 |
Headstock | Tuner Type | Pedal |
410-480Hz | Calibration Range | 415-475Hz |
| Color Screen | |
Rechargeable | ||
| Battery Included | |
CR2032 | Battery Type | 9V |
Headstock | Tuner Type | Soundhole |
410-480Hz | Calibration Range | 410-480Hz |
| Color Screen | |
Rechargeable | ||
| Battery Included | |
CR2032 | Battery Type | CR2032 |
Headstock | Tuner Type | Headstock |
410-480Hz | Calibration Range | 415-465Hz |
| Color Screen | |
Rechargeable | | |
| Battery Included | |
CR2032 | Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
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Yolanda Charles
"This easy-to-use, unobtrusive Micro Headstock Tuner fits well and is reliable and accurate."
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Rabea Massaad
"The Micro Headstock Tuner is invaluable. It's barely noticeable on the guitar and clear as day to see on stage. Super handy!"
Rabea uses the Micro Headstock Tuner
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Jake Shimabukuro
"I love how tiny the Micro Headstock Tuner is. I keep one on all of my instruments. Sometimes you forget that it's even on there!"
Jake uses the Micro Headstock Tuner
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Easy to read | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
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Customers like the size, readability, ease of use, appearance and accuracy of the tuner. For example, they mention it's small, discreet, easy to read and that the other modes are easily accessible. They are also happy with tuning, value, and performance.
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Customers like the performance of the tuner. They say it works well, is easy to read, and does a great job. Some mention that the racket clip works well and stays on firmly. They also appreciate the ratchet mechanism and the idea that it can be used on other instruments.
"...tuners on each of my guitars, because they have all the right features for convenience: Accurate enough; small and unobtrusive; bright LCD display;..." Read more
"This tuner works like a charm. It's small and stays hidden and works easily with a bright display which you orient four different ways...." Read more
"...The metronome function works nicely (but silently), but I'll probably never use it...." Read more
"...No matter which part it is. It will no longer stay on. It's a shame...." Read more
Customers like the size of the tuner. They say it's small and discreet. Some customers also say the tuners have a decent-sized screen and fast pickup of vibrations. They like that it fits in their case without removing it. Overall, customers are happy with the size and functionality of the product.
"...; bright LCD display; display rotates to any orientation; fits every headstock both on front or back; batteries last a decent time' no cantilevered..." Read more
"This tuner works like a charm. It's small and stays hidden and works easily with a bright display which you orient four different ways...." Read more
"...It's super low-profile so no one knows it's there except me. The only problem with that model is that it's designed to stay on one instrument...." Read more
"The idea is great--a permanently placed tuner, inconspicuous and small. Buy one for each axe!The tuner works well enough...." Read more
Customers like the tuning of the product. They say it works well, is accurate, and is unobtrusive. Some say it can be set to other tuning frequencies other than 4200. Customers also mention that it's the best clip on tuners they've ever used.
"...It attaches easily anywhere near the guitar's head and the response is immediate...." Read more
"...the concert pitch, which I've never _needed_ to do, but it's easy enough to adjust that I can't complain about the feature...." Read more
"...Easy to mount with the clip design. Rotates so you can easily read it. Very discrete behind the head stock. So far I’m very happy...." Read more
"Super cool tuner. The ability to change hertz is easy and the whole reason i got this, my guitar sounds way better! I definitely recommend this." Read more
Customers find the controls of the instrument light intuitive and easy to use. They also say the other modes are easily accessible and available. Customers also mention that the installation was incredibly easy and requires no permanent modification to their instrument.
"...The controls are simple and easy to figure out. I've owned an older version and it has yet to fail me...." Read more
"...The controls, in fact, are very simple and easy to use.Overall for about 12 bucks, I'm happy with it...." Read more
"...Easy to mount with the clip design. Rotates so you can easily read it. Very discrete behind the head stock. So far I’m very happy...." Read more
"...It is easy to turn it on inadvertently.Here's the caveat: It won't fit well on every guitar...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the tuner. They say it's easy to read and the Snark is almost instantaneous.
"...because they have all the right features for convenience: Accurate enough; small and unobtrusive; bright LCD display; display rotates to any..." Read more
"...-The D'Addario is faster and seems slightly more accurate-It's low-profile and discreet..." Read more
"This is a pretty accurate tuner, but you should verify your particular unit is functioning 100%...." Read more
"This tuner appears very accurate. The color display is easy to read even though it is small...." Read more
Customers find the display of the tuner easy to read. They appreciate the color display, which is small. They also mention that the tuners is the easiest to read of any tuner they've had so far. They say the screen visibility is better outside.
"...The tuner swivels on the clip, making it pretty easy to see from most angles...." Read more
"This tuner appears very accurate. The color display is easy to read even though it is small...." Read more
"...Lastly, I think screen visibility is better outside with this, and it's way more discrete than having the thing protrude out like the snark does...." Read more
"...I play 5 string bass and it does have trouble reading the B string and the E string...." Read more
Customers like the value of the tuner. They mention it's great value for the money, truly reasonable, and a lightweight bargain tuner that saves precious real estate on their pedalboard.
"...Great value for the money. The display can be turned mechanically all kinds of ways and then rotated electronically to read however you like it...." Read more
"...Worth the money." Read more
"...Because they are affordable, you can easily buy one for every guitar you have and leave it there...." Read more
"Very easy to use and i've actually bought three or four there very inexpensive" Read more
Customers like the appearance of the tuner. They say it has a minimalist design and is inconspicuous. Some say the display is nice and sleek. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...Lit right up. Looked great. About 45 seconds later, it stopped working and screen went black...." Read more
"The idea is great--a permanently placed tuner, inconspicuous and small. Buy one for each axe!The tuner works well enough...." Read more
"Nice, compact tuner. Easy to use and hide out of site behind headstock. Recommended" Read more
"...No more ugly clips on my new Epiphone SG headstock...." Read more
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-The D'Addario is faster and seems slightly more accurate
-It's low-profile and discreet
-It doesn't have a Sesame Street color scheme on the display
When I got my first D'Addario tuner and put both it and my Snark on my guitar and compared them. The D'Addario caught the vibration of the string faster and held it better with less fluctuation. The several Snarks that I had always seemed to bounce around a lot when they were trying to "hear" the note. Once the string was properly tuned, both tuners showed similar readings, though the Snark was always a little flat, but that can be fixed with calibration. (I knew it was the Snark that was flat rather than the D'Addario reading sharp because I tested them both against my Peterson Strobe Tuner app. The D'Addario and the Strobe Tuner were pretty close - though the Strobe has a much finer level of detail.)
Aside from that, everything else that separates the Snark and the D'Addario is just personal taste. I wear glasses (+1.75) to read and I find the D'Addario plenty big enough to read. The Snark screen is HUGE comparatively and it uses bright primary colors (red, yellow, and green) to help you zero in on the tuning. This is a great way to help engage a child in the process of tuning, but as an adult I find it a little remedial. The D'Addario also uses red, yellow and green as an aid, but the colors are muted so they are helpful without looking like something on a children's toy.
Instead of a large, animated "speedometer" effect like the Snark, the D'Addario uses small lines on either side of the note. The more lines on the left, the more flat the note is. The more lines on the right, the more sharp it is. When the string is in tune there should be a single line on either side of the letter. It's the same concept as the Snark, but it's more subtle... once again, the D'Addario seems as though it's designed for adults rather than kids.
The D'Addario model that I have been using has a small, locking clip that keeps the tuner against the headstock. It's super low-profile so no one knows it's there except me. The only problem with that model is that it's designed to stay on one instrument. When I'm playing with other people and someone needs a tuner it's kind of awkward to get off and on. And since it has a sliding lock rather than a spring-mount, if you don't cinch it down tightly it will fall off. It's not particularly heavy-duty so it can break if it falls. This spring lock on this model is far more secure and it's almost as discreet. The goose-neck on this tuner allows you to pop it up like a periscope when you are using it and tuck it flat when it's not in use. And because you can flip the display 180 degrees you can mount it either in front or behind the headstock and it's never upside-down. This is a great feature.
Obviously, I really like these D'Addario tuners. The reason that I've purchased so many of them is because I keep one on each of my instruments and, also, I keep giving them away to people in my ukulele class. One broke when I dropped it - that sucked. When I perform I still use the model with the lower-profile clip, but I've put this spring-loaded clip version on the uke I take to class so I can take it off and pass it around more easily if I need to.
This is probably much more than needs to be written about a tuner, but I really like it and people are always asking me about (because it looks so different than the Snark) and so I find myself talking about it's features a lot. I write reviews as a hobby for fun and it always makes my day when I find out that my reviews have helped someone, so leave a comment if you'd like, feel free to ask a question, or just say "Hi."
If you're always playing in low-light conditions, well, okay, but most of us will find ourselves in outdoor settings and cursing this thing.
No need to plug in your electric instrument to tune up because these use the vibrations in the neck and headstock.
Great value for the money. The display can be turned mechanically all kinds of ways and then rotated electronically to read however you like it. Highly recommended.
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All these clip on mini tuners are relatively new to the music world.
Many ppl criticize them but most often it's the user not the equipment.
I have literally worn out two of the most common brand but to no fault of the company.
Simply wore them out even with careful use.
I was looking for a tuner with a longer reach to clear away from very large bass machine heads.
But, also to be able to articulate a perfect sightline and be hidden behind the headstocks.
This model is the best I have used or seen to date, You can rotate both the top and bottom base or
platen 360 degrees. The arm length is perfect. Ned Steinberger as a designer and D'Add as a company hit the mark on this tiny unit. It's well worth the little extra money to have one.
Super accurate and ballistically fast. Not just in reading transitions in the cycles but on startup and shutdown. I am not exaggerating when I say this is one very cool tool.
Super bright and legible .
But, the really unique and practical function is you can reorient the screen to which ever direction to want .
Place the screen vertical or horizontal and you can bounce the graphics around to suit.
It's a total winner !
Guitar necks are made of hard wood - really hard. I drilled out the hole I needed but perhaps the bit could have been too thin. It seems that the screws that came with the tuner were too long and far too soft.
The tuner is now in place and working well but it doesn't look nice - will buy a better screw and try again later.
Very satisfied with the tuner, surprised at how hard the wood of the neck turned out to be.