KorgGuitar Tuner (SHPRO),Black

As a mandolin and banjo player especially, not to mention guitar, i need a tuner that is sensitive and fast and that can read relatively fast note decay.I have been immensely happy with my tc polytune for its accuracy, even when i cant hear to tune, on stage or at a jam. I also have version 2 of the peterson strobe clip.This tuner is as good functionally. And as accurate.On off twist and and battery slot access have not been an issue. This tuner offers greater view angles, but, imho, the twist off on is not as easy as a simple button. Easy to read in bright sun. Cool different blue and green read out.A bit of a less than elegant design compared to the TC polytune, and the now flat Peterson, as it simply cannot lie as flatly. But, i still love it, especially at less than half the price. I can have several, and, should i lose one or damage it, its less of a loss.I have ordered 2 more, i like it that much.

Nice headstock tuner. Easy to see, 3 modes of display, kind of big, but folds back on itself when not in use. Its biggest advantage is that it saves me having to have my old chromatic tuner in my pedal chain taking up room on a relatively small pedal board I use. I've been using it with my new ES-335 & once the new strings (Ball Cobalt 8-42) played in, I put the chromatic tuner in the chain & compared the two. This was right on.

I've tried many clip-on guitar tuners over the years and, so far, this is my favorite. I can't believe the great performance of the Korg Sledgehammer Pro. Not only does it have a cool look, but the accuracy and ease of use is fantastic. The display is clear and stable. There's no guessing when you're locked into the pitch. The green in-tune line is crystal clear. It responds quickly to the string attack and accurately reflects the slightest adjustment in string tension. It securely clips onto the headstock and the protective padding is solid. The display can be maneuvered, so you can easily see what you're doing. An added benefit is ear training. If you pay attention, you can hear when the tone rings clearly and the display confirms your ear's accuracy. It's a little pricier than some of the other popular tuners, but, for me, it's well worth it. This one's a winner!

You'll read complaints about the left dial...some people said it has broken. I can see how that might happen. It's fussy and I've had to tap it a few times because I see it's loose. Minus one star...keep an eye on that and it'll be ok.Other than the fussy left dial, this is a FANTASTIC tuner. Modes 2 and 3 are a great team...get it 90 percent there in mode 2 and final fine tuning in mode 3.Very fast and responsive. Faster than my Snark or Planet Waves. Display is super easy to read, way easier than the Peterson. The arm and ball may look like Snark but it is made better.Accuracy is same as Peterson clip on but easier to read. If you don't need the sweetened tunings, etc on the Peterson, don't waste your money...this is half the price.In two weeks it has become my favorite tuner even with the fussy dial. Accuracy and readability are exceptional.

I was afraid to give it 5 stars because I've only used it for a week.That said, I am retiring my "A" tuning fork that I've been using for 30 years. This tuner works well. It is quick and it is easy.The tuner has three modes, Green light, strobe or partial strobe. I used the green light to get to the note, and the strobe to fine tune. It took 5 minutes to tune in a new set of strings.The other feature I like is the display. I don't need to put my reading glasses on, or squint to see numbers and lines. While I cannot compare it to other electronic tuners, (used a friend's once, similar results but harder to read), I feel satisfied that the Korg tuner does the job.

Like every other Korg tuner I've bought, this thing is great. Tunes quickly and accurately, with an easy to read display, during low and moderate brightness. Hard to read in a very bright environment. Also seems to have some trouble if there is a lot of loud background noise. This tuner definitely has a place though, if you know its limitations.Edit 12/25/2019. I am going to drop this down to a 3, because it isn't nearly as useful in a more loud environment. For home use, I'd give it five stars. It seems hard to get a good read in a bar, or other environment where they may be a lot of noise when you are trying to tune. This would be a limitation of ANY tuner of this type, though, due to the vibrations, and no inherent to this particular model.

Pros:* Strobe tuning accuracy* Least expensive strobe tuner* Clip-on tuner (small size, can use unplugged and on acoustic instruments)* Swivel design allows for good visualizationCons:* Swivel design is flimsy and feels cheap* Plastic construction* Battery life? Most clip-on tuners are poor in this departmentI’ve only had this for a few months and so far I’m impressed with the accuracy, which is much better than the average tuner. The point has been raised that you probably don’t need to be that accurate for live performance, but my philosophy is “why leave yourself wanting more?” I own many tuners, including a dozen d’Addario NS clip-on tuners, Boss TU tuners, a rack mount Peterson, a StroboStomp, and Sonic Research pedal strobe tuners. The latter was my go-to tuner for gigs but it requires 1/4” input and needs to be unscrewed to get to the 9V battery. I love the accuracy of this but wish they could put it into a NS sized clip-on tuner and figure out a way to give it amazing battery life.