All user reviews for the Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

I have 3 years and before I used a tuner that clips onto the head (not mine, that the guitar!) And even before? ... Well, the keyboard buddy. And yet, even before? Well, I typed two flints against each other. One of the advantages of TU3, major in my opinion, is the ability to mutate the sound of the tuning time. We can also let the signal pass continuously and that, for example, the great "bendeurs" (who want to know if they "bendent" right). Two exit choices therefore, a so-called "bypass" and the other mute (and this is not a spoonerism). Second interest, a DC power output that allows re-feeding one or more pedals. It rubs the connector of the AC adapter type .... "Boss", one would have doubted. Otherwise, the screen is very readable in my opinion, have not really played too much sunlight. I left the factory lighting, but there is a manipulation 'to enter "higher brightness" mode.
Six "modes" which are available in two essential fat, a "chromatic" mode (which displays the note) and a mode called "guitar" (which display a string number). Other methods are described in the manual: http://media.rolandus.com/manuals/TU-3_OM.pdf.
There are also two modes to the extent of the agreement. Personally I used the one in which stabilizes a beautiful green line surrounded by two oranges, I have not tested the other. This tuner is also supposed to meet bassists with dedicated modes. All selected modes remain in memory even after power failure. Anyway ... No other specific comments to make, I am satisfied in all respects, having posted in the first in my effects chain. I read here and there that the buffer of TU2 (previous model so) was excellent, I can not appreciate the quality of the buffer TU3 for not having done a comparative experience ... As long as the guitar is fairly properly adjusted (not too many "strips" etc. ...) the tuner is very responsive. I do not know how he reacts against tunings a bit "exotic" (open thing or something open or 3 tones in normal ...) but it offers the possibility of a calibration LA 436-445 Hertz ( 440 = factory setting, of course).
Need I say more? Beauty and durability to the "Boss".
The quality / price is right (in my opinion) taking into account all the little details of possible settings and I recommend reading the manual especially if one has tampered with the thing too because it is possible to return the "factory" settings a little manipulation '.
I would do this choice, although I like change.
Hello you.

In the days before guitarists could step on a pedal and tune their guitar on the fly, their best option was either an expensive model from the Peterson 400 Strobe series, or the small needle-based Boss TU-12. Neither were a very convenient option for a variety of reasons. The strobe tuners were difficult to read unless one was educated in how to use them, plus they were bulky, and setting them on top of your amp would still have you turning your back to the audience to tune your guitar.

The TU-12 needle tuner was an improvement in simplicity and size, but compromised in accuracy. Another downside to these tuners was they didn't have the capability to mute the guitar signal coming from the amp while the player tuned. As a result, the unpleasant sounds of a guitar being tuned could be heard by everyone.

The Boss TU-2 revolutionized stage tuning by placing the tuning solution on the guitarist's pedalboard where, with a step of the foot, mute their guitar signal, and tune the instrument utilizing a series of LED lights and Digital note readout. Pretty soon the TU-2 became standard equipment in every guitarist and bass player's pedalboard.

The TU-3 was designed to be everything players had come to love and expect from the TU-2, while addressing common complaints about the TU-2. Boss succeeded beautifully in making the classic TU-2 design even better.

The TU-3 sports a 21 LED readout, as opposed to the 12 LED readout of the TU-2, allowing a much more precise readout of microtonal deviations from the note. The display is also considerably brighter than the TU-2, allowing it to be read even on bright outdoor stages. Another improvement is response. The TU-3 tracks the signal pitch considerably faster than the TU-2. It also has a wider Vernier range than the TU-2, allowing a reference range of A436 to A445.

All of these improvements are housed in the same familiar aesthetic and functional design of the TU-2. It still sports the mute/bypass jacks, mode change, and stream/cent switch of the TU-2. With these updates, The TU-3 is destined to become the new standard in pedal tuners.

I use this pedal tuning in since April 2010 repeated at least two times a week!

I tested at least a dozen tuner (TC Electronic, Ibanez ...) with my 5-string bass and I must say it is one of the few tuners format that takes pedal well without the low B flinching.

I love this tuner in its strength (good though robust metal box) and its ease of use. Firstly if you want to change tuning (de-tuner half a tone, for example) just push a little button to the right to select the desired tuning. More small red and green LEDs are handy to match live on a dark stage as they are visible and very easy to identify (this is not a Christmas tree that lights up like the TC Electronic! )

I would add that this is not the cheapest on the market nearby, but it does the job very well. Guitarists have more choice in the matter, with a 5-string bass, the Boss was required of him even after ten tests ...

I remake that choice, probably yes, repeating my friends scratch me borrow it often! It helps maintain the friendship! lol