The Peterson StroboClip HD™ (SC-HD) has the same tenth-of-a-cent accuracy as all Peterson Strobe Tuners.
This versatile tuner comes complete with a bright high-definition screen, over 50 Sweetened™ tunings, alternate temperaments for a vast array of string and wind instruments...
and soft rubber-lined jaws to protect your instrument's finish while offering a firm grip for maximum signal tracking.
I've had this headstock tuner for a while now, but hadn't used it much. Used it a bit on my acoustic guitars, but I seldom pick those up anymore (having too much fun with other instruments)
I most often play electric through software amps on my computer or through the Spark app - which all include convenient tuners. And as Kris Kristofferson used to say, they are "...close enough for Country" So I kinda neglected (forgot about) the Peterson.
A couple of months ago, I decided to actually learn how to play my mandolin. It's been just hanging on the wall for 30 years. Trying to tune a mandolin with a "bouncing needle tuner" is Hell.
So I dug out the Peterson. Heaven.
Cannot recommend it highly enough. Especially for mandolin. It's great for my bass, too (hard to trust those needles for that, too)
Great having the "sweetened" selections. (Check all 50 near the bottom of the website page)
Get yourself a Christmas gift you'll actually use...
A side note about tuning mandolin...
Andy Woods (one of our RealTracks mandolin guys) recommends not using a mechanical tuner for the second string in a pair. He says use it for the first one and tune the second to match the first by ear. So I figured I'd pass that along. It's a good way to check your ear, too. Once you settle on an "ear tune" for that second, see if the strobe agrees...
Sure I must have a dozen tuners lying around here. But I don't have THAT one, and I DO love Peterson strobe tuners. Sold my Strobostomp and miss it. But prefer headstock tuners anyway, SO...
Here I go again.
You're KILLING me, Floyd...
DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
So John, the exercise here is to RATIONALIZE something that you WANT but don't actually desperately NEED. It goes something like this: I sold my Strobostomp for $70, so I figure I'll MAKE $10 by buying this one, right?
Of course, I've spent that $70 more than a couple of times already. But details aren't really important here...
And sure, I do still have my first pitch pipe from over 50 years ago, so I never really needed anything else in all the intervening years. But what's the fun in THAT?
DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
I actually paid the original price of $80. For me...worth every penny. And I'm a cheap [*****]. If only for the mandolin. But also the Bass. Being able to tune while music is playing in the background is a big plus, too (I think)
And the fact that the settings are "sweetened". Are you familiar with James Taylor tuning video? ...where he explains your B string needs to be flat... that is what these do...
I've spent much more on several pieces of music software that I've never actually used. (How 'bout you?) I use this every day. On several instruments. It will be my go-to for the rest of my life, I imagine...
For a less pricey Peterson strobe tuner with sweetener options, there is an iPhone iStrobe app (10 USD) with the guitar and bass sweetener pack (6 USD). I don't play mandolin like Floyd, but I find the sweetener setting useful for acoustic guitar. There's a setting for using a capo, too. Very cool stuff.
THANKS, Floyd! JT always had the best acoustic guitar tone, and always played as in-tune as his pitch perfect vocals. First fingerstyle tune I learned note-for-note was "Fire and Rain". It just never gets old...
Last edited by DC Ron; 12/15/2501:43 PM.
DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
I'm gonna check it out. I have several already and bought a Snark Air last year on Black Friday for half price, but I'm intrigued with the Peterson strobe. As Floyd mentioned, I vote for clip on over phone app. There's nothing more frustrating than having a musician ask everybody in the band to be quiet so he/she can use their phone to tune with!
Darn you anyway Floyd Jane!!! Desire arises, brain goes into obsession mode. The only way to stop it is to buy the dang thing. A pox upon ye!
Actually I have been looking at this a for a long time. My current Intellitouch PT10 clip-on sometimes leaves my acoustics sounding perhaps a little sour and it has some trouble locking into the low E string of my electric bass.
My new Stroboclip HD showed up today. Super solid feeling, much more so than my many Snarks. VERY fast, stupid easy to use and includes a robust roster of built-in sweeteners.
The only downside for me is the lack of rechargeability. If you want that, get the Stropoclip HDC, about 12 USD more on Amazon. I'll spend $12 a year on C2032 batteries easy...
Recommended.
DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
My new Stroboclip HD showed up today. Super solid feeling, much more so than my many Snarks. VERY fast, stupid easy to use and includes a robust roster of built-in sweeteners.
The only downside for me is the lack of rechargeability. If you want that, get the Stropoclip HDC, about 12 USD more on Amazon. I'll spend $12 a year on C2032 batteries easy...
Recommended.
Thanks for that psychological boost! LOL (seriously)
I actually don't like rechargeables so purposely chose the battery version. I keep stuff forever and don't want the rechargeable battery to die. But then again at my age, this concern may be entirely laughable.....
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