Re: Chromatic Tuners

[Barry Schaede <barrys@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use a Seiko ST1000 Chromatic Auto Tuner.  It's adjustable from 437 on 
up through 445.  It has a tone generator that also is variable.  7 octave 
range for both tones and readings.  It has a 100 cent analog scale .  
+or- 50 cents with 10 cent resolution.  It s auto locating so you don't 
have to know what the note is supposed to be. It's small enough to carry 
around but also has an easily read scale.  It also has over and unde 
indicators if you don't want to use the analog needle.  The needle is 
weighted so it's not too fast or too slow.  You get an indication of the 
octave you're at.  Goes from +3 to -3.  Youu can use the 1/4" in or the 
mic.  It also has an output if you want to leave it plugged in while 
you're playing.  (this being a guitar player feature)  It seems to be 
pretty reasonable on battery life compared to other tuners.  Most notably 
Korgs.  Seikos are available deep discount if you hunt around mailorder.   


My guitar players are always trying to swipe my tuner at gigs. Mines 
easier to read than theirs.  Why take the tuner to gigs?  I don't trust 
other peoples tuners so if someone sounds out I make them retune using 
mine.  Another reason is that about 3 songs before a reed totally cracks 
in half they start to subtly drop in pitch.  When i hear it happen by ear 
I always talk myself out of it.  If I check it with the tuner I believe 
it and swap the plate or use a different harmonica for the rest of the 
night.  Savs embarassing moments.  FJM