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TC Electronic POLYTUNE 3 Ultra-Compact Polyphonic Tuner with Multiple Tuning Modes and Built-In BONAFIDE BUFFER
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Brand | TC Electronic |
Style | Compact |
Color | MultiColored |
Product Dimensions | 4.76"L x 1.77"W x 2.87"H |
Item Weight | 0.27 Kilograms |
About this item
- Ultra-compact polyphonic tuner gives you fast, accurate tuning and a high-quality tone tool in a single unit
- Quickly get in tune with polyphonic, chromatic and strobe tuning modes
- Built-in all-analog BONAFIDE BUFFER circuitry preserves your tone through long cable runs and convoluted pedal boards
- Polyphonic tuning lets you tune all your strings at once
- Lightning-fast chromatic tuner offers 0.5 cent accuracy
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Item Weight | 9.5 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.76 x 1.77 x 2.87 inches |
ASIN | B06Y4G7NQD |
Item model number | POLYTUNE3 |
Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,975 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #79 in Music Tuning Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 7, 2017 |
Color Name | MultiColored |
Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
Signal Format | Analog |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 9 |
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Ultra-compact polyphonic tuner gives you fast, accurate tuning and a high-quality tone tool in a single unit.
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POLYTUNE 3
Ultra-Compact Polyphonic Tuner with Multiple Tuning Modes and Built-In BONAFIDE BUFFER
- Ultra-compact polyphonic tuner gives you fast, accurate tuning and a high-quality tone tool in a single unit
- Quickly get in tune with polyphonic, chromatic and strobe tuning modes
- Built-in all-analog BONAFIDE BUFFER circuitry preserves your tone through long cable runs and convoluted pedal boards
- Polyphonic tuning lets you tune all your strings at once
- Lightning-fast chromatic tuner offers 0.5 cent accuracy
- Ultra-precise strobe tuner gives you ±0.02 cent accuracy for ultimate tuning performance
- Switchable true bypass / buffer modes let you optimize signal integrity for any setup
- "Always on" tuning mode keeps tuner on and detecting even when not muted
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POLYTUNE 3When it was introduced in 2010, the original POLYTUNE forever revolutionized the way musicians tune their instruments. Praised by professional and amateur players, guitar tuning instantly became as simple as Strum - Tune - Rock! So how do you make the best-selling polyphonic tuner even better? You take it to the next level by: providing multiple tuning modes, including polyphonic, chromatic, strobe and a variety of altered tunings; adding an onboard BONAFIDE BUFFER to preserve your tone over long cable runs and pedal board signal paths; and upgrading the LED display for even higher tuning accuracy. Say hello to your next tuner – POLYTUNE 3. |
POLYTUNE FastWhether you're a mega-super rock star, a seasoned pro or a passionate bedroom shredder, POLYTUNE 3 gets you in tune quickly and accurately. Depending on your needs, you can choose polyphonic for tuning all strings at the same time for your live gig, chromatic for more precision during a songwriting session, and strobe for the ultimate in precision when you're laying down tracks. |
Get Buffed!POLYTUNE 3 includes the iconic BONAFIDE BUFFER, our renowned guitar buffer that ensures zero signal degradation – no matter how long a cable you need to run! Think of it as a tuner on steroids that constantly protects your precious tone. |
Made for All Lighting ScenariosWhether you’re performing on a truck bed in full sunlight, a dimly-lit tavern, or a stage with a massive light show, POLYTUNE 3’s super-bright 109-LED display features an ambient light detector that automatically adjusts the intensity to provide the perfect readout. |
Strum – Tune – Rock
POLYTUNE 3 provides high-precision tuning with just a quick strum, and the BONAFIDE BUFFER keeps you signal transparent and strong – no matter how many stomps you use, or how long your cable runs. Plus, you'll have the most-versatile polyphonic tuner on the market right at your toes.
Check out the amazing POLYTUNE 3 at your local TC ELECTRONIC dealer today, or get yours online and find out why top players all over the world have made it their #1 choice!
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Customers like the quality, performance, ease of use, accuracy, and durability of the guitar effect device. They mention that it's exceptional, works well, and easy to read. Some appreciate the strobe mode and polyphonic tuning. Overall, most are happy with the quality and durability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar effect device. They mention that it's an exceptional tuner, effective, and versatile. They also appreciate the strobe mode and polyphonic tuning. Overall, customers recommend this product for its ease of use and ability to accurately tune the B string.
"...decided to go with this unit because it's a newer design and offered both conventional and "strobe" style tuning...." Read more
"...VERY EASY to use. It's EXTREMELY versatile- you can choose between true bypass or buffered (I use buffered), chromatic, strobe, or polyphonic tuning..." Read more
"This is the best tuner I ever owned. It is very accurate and simple to use." Read more
"...This picks up the note almost immediately. I find both modes very helpful...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the guitar effect device. They mention that it works well, is easy to read, and is functional. Some say that it's a fully functional pedal that works great outside.
"...I finally decided to go with this unit because it's a newer design and offered both conventional and "strobe" style tuning...." Read more
"I've been playing guitar for about 17 years and this is the BEST and most ACCURATE tuner I've ever used, and I've had more than a few, various..." Read more
"...to try some of this new fangled stuff, it really does work and it works well....it took me a few minutes of fooling around to figure how to turn it..." Read more
"...The pedal I received was factory sealed and came in a nice looking box, and apart from its massive size, at first glance appeared to be a nice..." Read more
Customers find the guitar effect device easy to use. They say it comes with easy to read instructions and a free sticker. They also say it's simple but great, easy to set-up, and accurate. Customers also mention it'll tune a guitar quickly and easily, with no problems or complications.
"...All in all, I'm very happy with my choice of the Polytune 3. It's very easy to use, has quite a readable display, and makes keeping in tune during..." Read more
"...Plus, it comes with easy to read instructions and a free sticker...which is always a nice bonus in my book." Read more
"This is the best tuner I ever owned. It is very accurate and simple to use." Read more
"...other kind or brand of tuners for a very long time, this is so quick,easy and effective that it truly is a better way to tune...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the guitar effect device. They mention that it is super easy to use, has precise readouts, and is the best tuner they have ever used. The stand mode is also super precise. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...been playing guitar for about 17 years and this is the BEST and most ACCURATE tuner I've ever used, and I've had more than a few, various brands and..." Read more
"This is the best tuner I ever owned. It is very accurate and simple to use." Read more
"...Extremely accurate, which makes tuning your guitar quick and effortless...." Read more
"Best tuner I’ve used, hands down. It’s extremely fast, and extremely accurate...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the guitar effect device. They mention it's a solid tuner, built like a tank, and reliable. Some say it'll eliminate tone suck. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and durability of this pedal board tuner.
"...All I can say is that I think people would be happy with this well-made unit, so hopefully that will help with the decision." Read more
"...I found that the tuner was built very solidly and didn’t feel like it would break easily...." Read more
"...Make no mistake this is a high quality buffer that will eliminate tone suck almost 100%...." Read more
"This is an intuitive and sturdy tuner. I didn’t think I’d like the polyphonic tuning but now I’m wondering how I ever lived without it...." Read more
Customers find the display of the guitar effect device easy to read. They say it has a clear, bright, and nice display. Some say the colors make it easy to see what's going on. They also mention that the large readout is easy to view under different lighting conditions and that it provides a quick view of their tunings.
"...It's very easy to use, has quite a readable display, and makes keeping in tune during a show very simple...." Read more
"...The display is perfect- bright, easy to read, not crowded, and the colors make it easy to see what's going on...." Read more
"...your tuning/instrument preference which is great, screen is very readable in different conditions...." Read more
"These are great tuner pedals, its versatile and easy to read, but if you're like me, you want to protect your investment, so you may want to get..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the guitar effect device. They mention that it is very quick to respond, and it tracks notes almost instantly. They also appreciate the clear readouts and the fact that it saves time.
"...this tuner on my pedalboard and also on my workbench- it tracks notes almost instantly and the strobe mode is accurate enough for setting intonation...." Read more
"...This picks up the note almost immediately. I find both modes very helpful...." Read more
"...any other kind or brand of tuners for a very long time, this is so quick,easy and effective that it truly is a better way to tune...." Read more
"...Extremely accurate, which makes tuning your guitar quick and effortless...." Read more
Customers find the guitar effect device worth the purchase and the best tuner for the money. They also say the stobe mode is super precise and the price is right.
"...Incredible. Cheaper than buying a tuner and buffer separately. I'd recommend this tuner to anyone. This is the last tuner you'd ever need...." Read more
"Believe me, this is absolutely the best guitar tuner on the market! Extremely accurate, which makes tuning your guitar quick and effortless...." Read more
"Really nice item, easy to use, battery or cable convenient....worth the price." Read more
"I have two of these in my studio. I use them every day. Outstanding product!" Read more
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I play electric bass. I found that the conventional tuning mode on this Polytune 3 pedal was just fine for my needs, and I have not yet even tried the strobe version. It also revealed that I need to touch up the intonation on my jazz bass -- playing various notes up and down the fretboard showed some deviation from the correct tuning. All the more reason not to need the micro-precise tuning of the "strobe" style display.
When I say "conventional" tuning display, I mean a display that shows a needle that is positioned to the left of center if the tuning is flat, or to the riht of center if the tuning is sharp, and dead center when the tuning is correct. Some tuners have arrowheads on either side of center that light up when you are not quite at the correct tune. With this unit, the needle itself changes color, displaying as red when the note is sharp or flat, and green when it is correct. It is very quick to go through the four strings of my bass and tweak it for the needle to be green.
This is a chromatic tuner, meaning it listens for the incoming note and displays what it thinks the note is. That works fine for me. It is only necessary to know that the standard 4-string bass tuning is E A D G. There are handheld (not stompbox) tuners, like the Boss TU-12, that have fixed presets for tuning a guitar or bass, but that is not generally available on a stompbox.
The Polytune 3 has a "soft" pushbutton that puts it in and out of tuning mode. By "soft" I mean that there is no mechanical ka-chunk as the sawtich is operated. When the unit is tuning, the output is muted. When tuning is finished (by pressing the switch a second time), the output is connected again.
There are three modes available, which are selected by internal DIP switches. The first mode provides "true bypass" switching when the tuner is turned on and off, which means that when it is not tuning, there is a direct connection from the input jack to the output jack. The second mode provides "buffered bypass," which means that the incoming signal passes through a "buffer" amplifier when not tuning. (This can be advantageous in a number of situation, especially if long cables are being used.) In both of these first two modes, the tuning display lights up only when the tuner is active and the output is muted. In other words, you can immediately tell whether you are muted or not by looking to see whteher the tuning display is lit up. The third mode is also buffered, but the tuning display remains active all the time. Thus, in theory, you can watch your tuning as you play. I have only used this unit in the second mode (buffered bypass, display on only when tuning) because that best suits my needs.
There are many features which I may never use. For example, while the factory setting is A=440 Hz, it is possible to adjust this reference. Also, the unit is advertised as allowing the user to play all the notes on the instrument at once, whereupon it claims to be able to sort out which of the notes are off. I don't see any particular benefit to this for the bass, and I have read that users do not believe the tuning accuracy is quite as good in this "polyphonic" mode. Frankly, it doesn't take very long to tune 4 strings individually, and that's what I do. Since my bass keeps tune pretty well, it only requires minor tweaking to deal with room temperature change, etc. This takes no more than a minute at most.
All in all, I'm very happy with my choice of the Polytune 3. It's very easy to use, has quite a readable display, and makes keeping in tune during a show very simple. I suspect the competitive units out there (like the Boss TU-3 or the Korg Pitchblack) are also fine, which may make the choice more difficult in this category. All I can say is that I think people would be happy with this well-made unit, so hopefully that will help with the decision.
Plus, it comes with easy to read instructions and a free sticker...which is always a nice bonus in my book.