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10 Best Guitar Tuners 2023

Wednesday January 18, 2023. 02:00 PM , from Sweetwater inSync
Staying in tune while onstage or just rehearsing at home is key to a good performance. Unless you’re gifted with perfect pitch and can tune by ear — let’s face it, most of us aren’t — relying on an external form of tuning is critical. In this article, we’ll take a look at the two most common types of external tuners, clip-on and pedal, and give an overview of five brands of each type to help you make an informed decision on which type and brand suits your needs.

Note: At Sweetwater, we know there’s no such thing as “best” when it comes to music gear. Every player and artist has unique tastes, which is what makes selecting gear so fun! The items on this list feature some of our favorite products from top manufacturers to help you start your buying journey! Explore these recommendations and dive into Sweetwater’s massive collection of gear on our online store. For personalized picks and expert advice, please contact our knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700!

Clip-on Tuners

Peterson StroboClip HD LCD Strobe Tuner

First up, the Peterson StroboClip HD LCD strobe tuner. The StroboClip has legions of dedicated fans for its incredible accuracy and reliability. The StroboClip boasts an accuracy rating of one-thousandth of a semitone (0.1 cent), making it one of the more accurate tuners on the market. The HD, high-visibility backlit display is incredibly easy to read no matter what level of lighting you are playing under. And this amazing tuner also comes with over 50 Sweetened Tunings that have been customized for specific instruments!

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Snark Air Clip-on Chromatic Tuner

Have you been searching for a discreet clip-on tuner for your next performance? You’re in for a treat. Enter the Snark Air clip-on chromatic tuner, a sleek and versatile device for performing musicians. Its LED display provides a simple 3-color tuning system that’s easy to read, making quick adjustments a cinch. Since this tuner can easily be placed on any headstock, it’s the perfect choice not only for guitars but also for basses, ukuleles, banjos, and a wealth of other stringed instruments. Checking your tuning is as easy as clipping the Air on and playing a note. Regardless of your weapon of choice, the handy double-tap feature reorients the Air’s tuning display. It charges via Micro-USB, so there’s no need to carry any extra batteries. And thankfully, despite its name, this little gadget comes at a price that won’t air out your wallet.   

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TC Electronic UniTune Clip Clip-on Chromatic Tuner

As a collaborative effort between Sweetwater and the team at TC Electronic, the TC Electronic UniTune Clip clip-on chromatic tuner combines precision engineering with features that musicians need. For starters, its simple design fits on nearly any headstock, so guitarists, bassists, and uke players alike can easily find the right pitch. Its stainless-steel clip design and adjustable display also keep tuning comfortable and easy on your guitar. And with its ultra-bright display, which features 105 high-powered LED lights, tuning and reading in any lighting environment is a cinch. As a result, the UniTune Clip provides up to ±0.02 cent accuracy on your instrument, making it one of the most precise clip-on tuners available. And don’t worry about running out of power during a gig; the UniTune Clip provides up to 18 hours of use per battery — enough for an entire day of pitch-perfect jamming.

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PRS Rechargeable Clip-on Headstock Tuner

Paul Reed Smith has solidified their reputation as a top-quality guitar manufacturer, and their high expectations shine through in the PRS Rechargeable Clip-on headstock tuner. Featuring no-slip rubber clips and attractive PRS graphics, this tuner looks like it was made to live on any guitar, bass, or ukulele. Its ergonomic, stage-ready design and classic Coopers Hawk logo make it fit for both individual practice sessions and a spot on the stage. Like most LCD tuners, the Rechargeable Clip-on is bright and easy to read at a glance. It provides four different tuning modes in both needle and strobe configurations, so it’s easy to navigate your intonation to near 0.5 cent accuracy. The most intriguing feature for our guitarists at Sweetwater is the USB charging capability, making way for quick power that doesn’t require individual batteries and saves you space in your gig bag.

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D’Addario PW-CT-12 NS Micro
Headstock Tuner

For a tuner that won’t distract you or your audience, the D’Addario NS Micro headstock tuner is a tiny, sleekly designed unit that delivers precise tuning with great features. The NS Micro comes with an ultra-sensitive piezo transducer for incredibly accurate tuning. The backlit display is easy to read; and, with a reversible screen, you can view it from nearly any angle you desire.

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Pedal Tuners

Peterson StroboStomp HD Pedal Tuner

For a pedal tuner that you can read from a mile away, the Peterson StroboStomp HD features the largest display Peterson has ever offered. The HD LCD screen shows you the note you are tuning in big letters with a variable color LED backlight. Because the lighting on stages can vary, you can choose from a wide range of colors for the display so that it is easier to read — and you can save these settings for one-touch recall to make it even more convenient! The StroboStomp also features over 100 Sweetened Tunings along with a large set of drop-tuning presets, making it ideal for 6-, 7-, 8-, and even 9-string guitars.

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BOSS TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal
with Bypass

A bit of a legend in the world of pedal tuners, the BOSS TU-3 has been stomped on by some of the biggest names in the music industry. The TU-3 earned its rep not only by delivering reliable, accurate tuning but also, in large part, for its incredible durability. This stompbox-style tuner was designed to take a beating, being housed in an all-metal chassis that just won’t quit. The 21-segment LED meter features brightness control for adjusting to any stage-lighting situation for easy readings as you tune. The TU-3 even has a high-brightness mode for enhanced visibility when performing outdoors. A Guitar Flat mode lets you tune up to 6 semitones below standard pitch for all kinds of drop tunings. The TU-3 also automatically mutes when the tuner is activated, so no worries your audience will hear you while you tune!

And, if you are looking for a smaller version of the TU-3, BOSS now offers the TU-3S — same tuner but without the footpedal so it takes up less room onstage.

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TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Polyphonic
LED Guitar Tuner Pedal with Buffer

The PolyTune 3 from TC Electronic is a feature-packed, innovative pedal tuner that does everything but the dishes! With 0.1 cents’ accuracy, the PolyTune 3 also offers users a really cool polyphonic tuning mode that lets you strum all the strings of your instrument at once to give you an immediate indication of which strings need tuning! No more fumbling along one string at a time. This amazing pedal also features Bona Fide Buffer circuitry that provides improved treble transient response on longer cable runs. The PolyTune 3 also features an auto-dimming function that adjusts the brightness on the LCD for you in both indoor and outdoor lighting. The PolyTune 3 also has plenty of alternate tuning modes for open tunings for slide.

TC Electronic also offers the PolyTune 3 Mini, a smaller version of the regular 3, with all the same amazing features.

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Ibanez BigMini Tuner Pedal

The name of the Ibanez BigMini tuner pedal can only mean one thing: top-notch utilities packed inside a micro-sized housing. Able to find a snug spot on any pedalboard, this chromatic pedal tuner can provide stunningly accurate pitch within a frequency range of 27-1/2Hz to 4,186Hz — that’s enough to cover almost any tuning configuration on both basses and guitars! Its LED display features dead-simple needle and strobe tuning modes and offers a unique calibration option to further pin your intonation to a T. Apart from its precision performance, the BigMini boasts a modest 2.8-inch-wide housing that easily fits on any pedalboard setup, making for convenient solo or stage use. It also features true bypass switching, ensuring your signal remains clear no matter where your tuner is in the chain. Take it from Sweetwater performance pros: if you’ve yet to find an effective tuning pedal for your stage arsenal, then you can’t go wrong with an Ibanez BigMini.

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On-Stage Mini Pedal Tuner

It’s obvious that On-Stage takes their products’ quality, size, and onstage appearance seriously. There is no change in this standard with the On-Stage Mini pedal tuner, a pocket-sized chromatic tuner that proves its worth in any studio or performance scenario. Clocking in at a convenient price point, the Mini provides ±0.5 cent tolerance within a selectable range of 430Hz to 450Hz (not just 440Hz) — suitable for both guitar and bass applications. Regular, strobe, and half-strobe display options also provide easy-to-read tuning options for any player in a variety of lighting environments. Even with a bundle of useful features, this pedal retains a convenient size. Its 1-1/2-inch width makes the Mini the thinnest pedal tuner on our list and the perfect companion on any pedalboard setup. And when it comes to your pedal chain, there’s no need to worry about output noise; true-bypass circuitry will ensure that your tone remains consistent.

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If you’re looking for a clip-on tuner, a pedal tuner, or both, we’d love to hear which of these caught your eye! Our Sweetwater Sales Engineers are happy to answer any questions you might have as you’re deciding which tuner is right for you! Give us a call today at (800) 222-4700 and get in
tune!
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