new Planet Waves NS micro sound hole tuner

lfoo6952 · May 12, 2016

Hi Folks:

A new tuner just came out. They claim to be suitable for ukuleles. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with them?

Here is the link to their website: http://planetwaves.com/pwProductDet...FRETTED-Soundhole_Tuner&utm_source=1789027758

regards
Luke

Camsuke · May 12, 2016

Here's a video. The only concern I would have is that it may damage or scratch the top of the instrument.

KohanMike · May 12, 2016

Just ordered one from Chicago Music Exchange for $16. Looking forward to trying it.

blue_knight_usa · May 12, 2016

Are you going to leave it in there while you play? I am curious how much damper it has on the top. Looking forward to seeing some reviews.

Booli · May 12, 2016

lfoo6952 said:
Hi Folks: A new tuner just came out.

Camsuke said:
Here's a video...

Thanks for the link and video guys!

DAMMIT, LOL

I thought I was DONE with tuners....ya know, now I gotta get at least ONE of these....DAMMIT

I got tuners coming out of my xxx.

'Tuner Acquisition Syndrome' is REAL folks.

Louis0815 · May 12, 2016

Booli said:
I got tuners coming out of my xxx.

Well, then the new ...hole tuner might be exactly right for you

(sorry, couldn't resist making a really bad joke)

BTT: Considering the soundhole size of ukuleles it might be a bit "fiddly" to operate - but if that doesn't bother you it looks like a good idea

DownUpDave · May 12, 2016

I can see dropping it into the body of the instrument at least once everytime I put it in place or take it off. Just Murphy's Law. I don't think it would really have much dampening effect, no more then when we anchor a finger in that area while fingerpicking. You don't really get much of the top vibration from the edge of the sound hole because of bracing in that area.

kvehe · May 12, 2016

Yet another abbreviation - TAS.

Booli · May 12, 2016

Booli said:
I got tuners coming out of my xxx.

Louis0815 said:
Well, then the new ...hole tuner might be exactly right for you
(sorry, couldn't resist making a really bad joke)

Thx for the LAUGH - really needed that this morning. Good one!

photoshooter · May 12, 2016

I have the D'Addario micro headstock tuner and while it works fine and is very stealthy (especially on the underside of the headstock) my tired aging eyes appreciate the good ole Snark

spookelele · May 12, 2016

Booli said:
I got tuners coming out of my xxx.

I'm afraid to ask.... butt....
What do you clip it to?

KohanMike · May 12, 2016

blue_knight_usa said:
Are you going to leave it in there while you play?

I think it's made to stay in place, that's what I'm going to do.

DownUpDave said:
I can see dropping it into the body of the instrument at least once everytime I put it in place or take it off. Just Murphy's Law.

See above.

photoshooter said:
I have the D'Addario micro headstock tuner and while it works fine and is very stealthy (especially on the underside of the headstock) my tired aging eyes appreciate the good ole Snark

I have those too, though they can be finicky at times on my bass ukes.

Booli · May 12, 2016

kvehe said:
Yet another abbreviation - TAS.

good one

- I cited this and gave you credit over here:

http://forum.ukuleleunderground.com...e-question-about-jargon&p=1849910#post1849910

Ukuleleblues · May 13, 2016

photoshooter said:
I have the D'Addario micro headstock tuner and while it works fine and is very stealthy (especially on the underside of the headstock) my tired aging eyes appreciate the good ole Snark

Same here, plus we play alot outdoors and a lcd screen is best for that, but might try one of these cause....

lfoo6952 · May 14, 2016

Thanks everyone for your input. I bit the bullet and bought the tuner. It arrived today. I was skeptical if it would have sufficient grip on the soundboard, but it is fine, although not a super-tight grip. It is a lovely little unit. Overall I am happy with it, for only a $19.99 purchase.

Nickie · May 14, 2016

That was hilarious Booli.
I got over TAS they day I got my strobe tuner. Expensive but worth every penny.

Booli · May 14, 2016

Nickie said:
That was hilarious Booli.
I got over TAS they day I got my strobe tuner. Expensive but worth every penny.

Did you get the Peterson clip on strobe tuner? ($79)

I was looking at that one as well as the TC Electronic PolyTune clip (which has a strobe mode as well as can help tune all the strings at the same time)($49)

But I just cant yet bring myself to spend that much on a tuner...

Booli · May 14, 2016

lfoo6952 said:
Thanks everyone for your input. I bit the bullet and bought the tuner. It arrived today. I was skeptical if it would have sufficient grip on the soundboard, but it is fine, although not a super-tight grip. It is a lovely little unit. Overall I am happy with it, for only a $19.99 purchase.View attachment 91117

Thanks for showing us how it fits on a uke. Looks like you've got it installed on one of the Kala KA-ATP model ukes from the Padauk rosette in the photo.

I just saw that these are $19 on Amazon and $16 on Elderly. If you have Amazon Prime, by the time you factor in the $6.95 shipping on Elderly, it's cheaper to buy from Amazon.

http://smile.amazon.com/DAddario-Micro-Sound-Hole-Tuner/dp/B018K9K034

http://www.elderly.com/planet-waves-by-d-addario-ns-micro-soundhole-tuner.htm

kvehe · May 14, 2016

Mine is coming from Amazon today; will report this evening.

New info from Amazon - it has been delayed and won't be here until tomorrow.

hendulele · May 14, 2016

My boss (guitar and mandolin player) got one for his "office" guitar and he loves it. He much prefers it to headstock tuners, but the only issue is being careful when removing it so it doesn't fall into the body of the instrument.

I've got several of the D'Addario and a Reverb headstock tuners, so I"m good for now, but this is intriguing. The next time I'm at a music festival where D'Addario has a merch booth I may pick one up.

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