You get visual confirmation that you're in tune right on each string!

The unique pick-sized Planet Waves SOS Strobe Tuner uses Planet Wave's revolutionary Strobe-On-String technology. If you've set a turntable's pitch via a stroboscopic control or use harmonic comparative tuning at multiple fret points to tune a guitar, you will immediately get the concept.

Barely bigger than a guitar pick, the SOS Tuner emits 2 out-of-phase LED light beams onto the vibrating string. The 2 beams dance on the string when it's out of tune, slow down as you approach pitch, and stop when you're in tune. A thumbwheel selects the correct LED output for each string, making the Planet Waves SOS Tuner specific to 6-string guitars. Since it relies strictly on visuals, the SOS Tuner is ideal for noisy and dim situations.

NOTE: The Planet Waves SOS Strobe Tuner only works with 6-string guitars in standard tuning. The tuner's lights may be difficult to see on some clear nylon classical guitar treble strings.

Planet Waves SOS Strobe Pick Tuner Features:

• Ergonomic pick-sized design
• Light-based tuning
• Thumbwheel selects string
• Ideal in noisy, dark settings
• Auto power-off
• CR1620 battery included

Keep this handy tuner in your gig bag. It'll not only keep you in tune, it'll also prove to be a big conversation starter. Order today.

Planet Waves SOS Strobe Pick Tuner

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Handy, portable, and works great!

Posted by Anonymous Musician from California on Jan 25, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 8 years

Reviewer's Play Style: Worship, rock

I really like this little thing! You can tune anywhere, regardless of the environment. The ability to tune in the dark or in loud situations make it incredibly useful. It does take a little getting used to, but after messing around with it a few times, it's second nature. Sure, if I was plugged in, nothing beats my Boss tu-8, but the strobe tuner works for most situations. Makes a great gift too!

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very accurate

Posted by guitarguy120 from Sarasota, FL on Jan 16, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: alternative/rock

this tuner is tiny. it can go on a key chain or fit right in you're pocket. it tunes guitars dead on, and is pretty easy to use. would definitely buy another if i had to.

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Broke after first time using it.

Posted by Technicianforlife from San Francisco on Dec 18, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, Audio Technician ,30+ yrs

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues

All I can say it stopped strobing on my second time using it. I had it in my pocket thinking it would be great to have a tuner on a key chain. Tuning wheel is cheap. Im a audio repair person by trade so I opened it up to see if it could be fixed,not! Cheap components used, pcb etc.It also is not bright so tuning in bright light is not very good. You better off tuning by ear.

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I love it!

Posted by Corwin from Indiana on Nov 23, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, folk, bit o' prog

I received this free with an order of strings. It works perfectly as described and I find it to be more acurate than most other FAR more expensive electronic tuners. If you are old enough to have owned a belt-driven turntable with adjustable speed you'll intuitively know how to use this. Simply put- it's perfectly acurate, small enough to fit in your pocket, and works as well in the dark as in a lit studio. I love it!

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Works Great

Posted by Heather Haze from Hollywood on Jul 24, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Pro Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Funk - Rock - Alternative - Blues - Jazz

This is a cool little gadget you'll be glad to have when you need it. What I like about it over other tuning methods, is you don't have to plug anything in, or attach anything, and you don't need light or sound. With this little thing in the palm of your hand, you can quickly and accurately get tuned up without changing anything. That makes this little thing a gem in the studio. And it's cute as a button, too. :)

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