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The Sondery Guitar Ukulele Tuner is a rechargeable, clip-on tuner featuring an easy-to-read TFT screen, precise tuning capabilities, and versatile compatibility with various instruments. Its eco-friendly design and automatic power-off function make it a smart choice for musicians seeking efficiency and reliability.
D**K
A Luthier's Perspective
I've been building custom acoustic guitars for almost 15 years now. I also repair all guitars, violins, ukes, and mandolins, as well as restoration of historical guitars. Needless to say, I've used a plethora of tuners.In the shop I must have tuners that are very accurate and responsive. I usually use a tuner that's within .5 cent accurate, the most accurate for a headstock being a strobe. I've been using a stand-alone tuner with a corded headstock clip, that's interchangeable with a jack for electric guitars. I prefer rechargeable, because I go through batteries like water.I keep several tuners in the shop. But, I've given many away to my best clients who are in need. My goto tuner isn't staying charged as it once did, so I finally came back to Amazon to find a replacement.I've decided to replace the stand-alone with a simpler headstock tuner. It's just too easy to misplace the headstock wire clip and I don't have time to go on a search and rescue. I certainly don't want to deal with batteries. I've found that rechargeable tuners are plentiful now.I ran across this tuner and the readout intrigued me.My old Lekato stand-alone, while extremely accurate, would misidentify the notes when tuning new strings or re-tuning after adjustments; the digital readout would identify the note 2 steps above the actual note, until I was within 2 notes. So, when tuning 5th string A, it would identify it as 4th D, until I reached above bass F. That can make you think twice as you see it going above D, when trying to tune to bass A. It was probably a symptom of age too.I saw the video of this tuner while going down the rabbit hole list of tuners; the spin left/right got my attention. I saw the good reviews and decided to order 2, to give them a shot.Firstly, the magnetic recharge cable is very easy to use. I happen to own several of these cables (used to use them on my phone). So, if you're worried about the charge cable being proprietary, don't. Just search Amazon for a magnetic C to usb A cable. The cables are short, so I'm using my longer cables.Both tuners came partly charged, as they should. It only took ~ 15-20 minutes to reach full charge. The OEM cables could have a stronger magnet, so make sure you don't knock it loose. As I said, I'm using better cables from Amazon. In fact, you can buy just the magnetic heads and plug them into an ordinary USB C (which is what I do), or even leave one on the tuner, then plug your USB C into it. They come in straight or right angled.The tuner seems well-made. It articulates in all directions for easier viewing. I checked out the arm connection on the back of the tuner and I don't expect it to break easily like the ball-head variety. While not technically a "mini" tuner, it's smaller than expected, unobtrusive, but very easy to read.It doesn't have multicolored lights, but I find it a LOT easier to read. The lighted display "spins" as you tune, but it's not jumpy, spinning back and forth like a strobe. You EASILY see that you're tuning up or down. This display will NOT misidentify one note for another like digital readouts can. It spins one way or the other smoothly. When you reach the note, it locks on positively without bounce. I tuned new strings on a 1950 Martin D28 repair headed back to the Grand Ol' Oprey in no time flat.How is the accuracy?I had my Peterson Stroboclip on the headstock with the new tuner. It's as accurate as the strobe, without its extreme sensitivity bounce. No tuner is more accurate than a strobe, but strobes are extremely sensitive and getting a positive lock can be hard, especially on old guitars that have a long sustain. I'm used to tuning then immediately using the side of my hand to deaden all of the strings before going onto the next string. Sometimes, I have to hold my hand on all other strings when tuning these old girls, so the strobe is identifying one string. I don't have to do that with this tuner.I'm thoroughly impressed with this tuner, so much so, that I'm ordering 5 more. It locks onto the notes faster than any tuner I've ever used. If for some reason I run into a problem, I will immediately update this review.
R**N
Easy to see in daylight. Most accurate clip tuner I've ever seen. Highly recommend.
I put off buying this thing because I really didn't want a rechargeable tuner ... especially one with a proprietary connection. I finally decided to buy it, mostly because of the ability to see it in daylight. Once I tried it, I realized it was a very good decision. First of all, yes, it is easily seen in daylight, but, secondly, it is the most accurate tuner I've ever had. Not only do you center the little triangle over the note, but it has a small number showing in the upper left corner that shows even finer accuracy. So, once you get the green triangle over the note, you can start working on the number. It is a very fine adjustment but, if you can get that number within +/- 3 you are doing well. The charger is magnetic and easy to hook up but I wish it were a USB Type C because that would reduce the number of charger cables I need to have. Anyway, I really like this tuner ... best one I've ever owned.
R**N
Easy to read in all lighting conditions, accurate, intuitive
I really like this little clip on tuner. It is easy to read in all lighting conditions, accurate, and intuitive. It struggles a little with the 5th (drone) string on my banjo, but if I'm patient, it usually works fine there too.My one and only real complaint is charging it. The magnetic surface mount charging adapter just doesn't work very well. I have to use a rubber band to hold it in place after fussing for a few minutes to get it aligned 'just right". This tuner would be greatly improved with a less troublesome charging port or wireless charging. I look forward to a newer model with a better charging interface some day.
W**S
Very pleased
5 Stars ā Excellent Tuner, Bought One for a Friend Too!I purchased this tuner a few months ago, and Iāve been so impressed with it that I ended up buying a second one for a friend. Itās incredibly easy to use, but what really sets it apart is how easy it is to seeāeven in bright sunlight. That visibility makes a huge difference when youāre tuning in different environments.Itās accurate, straightforward, and dependable. Iām very pleased and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable tuner.
G**N
The Very Best Tuner
BUY THIS ONE - I had to replace my SNARK tuner because the base on it had broken. I tried the "Clip on Tuner" because the price was very good and so were the reviews. However, I returned it because it was not very responsive or accurate. So, I then decided to purchase the Sondery Clip Tuner to tune my banjo. VERY HAPPY with the display and accuracy. I had to charge it when it arrived, which took about an hour, but it has worked perfectly so far. I especially like the cell phone type display because it is very easy to read. You will like this one.
T**N
Pretty cool gizmoš
This tuning device is compact but very easy to use and highly visible, even for someone like me with elderly eyesight. Build quality is good, but manufacturer recommends you don't drop it more than once or twice. Keep it in a dry place. Battery life should be very good if using occasionally for retunes. Like Henry Ford said, it's available in any color you like, as long as it's black. This should fit most any musicians requirements. It reads out in the primary tonalities and chords, as well their flats and sharps. Pretty cool little gizmo. Getchya one. š
A**M
Fast shipping
Works great. Love it
D**X
Tune Seems a Bit āApproximateā
This is a small tuner that you can clip onto your guitar neck. The head tilts so you can get a reasonable view of the display. It charges via USB port and a proprietary line provided with the instrument. No carrying case is provided.It does an accurate job of tuning. It is a little quirky though, not nearly as smooth as the older Korg I had. The tuned point appears to me to be less accurate, most noted by the fact that checking the tune against the fretboard does not yield the identical note - and it used to with the Korg. My overall sense is that this machine will function well enough for a quick and dirty tune, but if one is expecting more nodal accuracy, a different unit would be better.
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