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The most fundamental part of any performance - shop our selection of Tuners at PMT. Whether you need a stompbox unit or clip-on capabilities, never be left off-key with this oustanding range of industry-standard tuners.

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WHY USE A GUITAR TUNER?

The answer is pretty much in the question. The sound of an out-of-tune guitar can empty a room quicker than a fire alarm and your audience will quickly find you out. Plus, keeping your guitar or bass in tune is a great tool for learners as it will help you get to grips with the string order and how they should sound when in tune.

HOW TO USE A GUITAR TUNER AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Most guitar tuners are super easy to use, but they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Whether you're using a tuner like the Tourtech Clip-On Instrument Tuner that clips onto the headstock of your guitar, or a plug-in tuner pedal like the BOSS TU-3S, the concept is pretty simple - just play the open string and adjust your tuning machines accordingly.

HOW MUCH IS A GUITAR TUNER?

Guitar tuners typically range from £5 through to £100 which means you're definitely going to find a suitable tuner no-matter what your budget is. The BOSS pedals are ideal for professional players who need to adjust their tunings while onstage quickly, but if that's slightly out of your budget then the Landlord FX Lock In Tuner Pedal makes a more affordable compromise. We'd recommend the budget-friendly Tourtech clip-on tuners if you're just starting out in the world of guitar as they still deliver results at a fraction of the price.

GUITAR AND TUNER BUNDLES

If you're a new guitar player after a tuner for your electric or acoustic guitar then you might want to consider buying a starter pack or bundle. This is because they include a guitar and a tuner, plus usually a strap, cable or even an amp. This is basically everything you need to start your playing adventure. They also make for perfect gifts and are a lot more cost-effective than buying components individually.

Browse all of these bundle options featuring tuners in our Guitar Starter Packs page.

WHICH GUITAR TUNER IS BEST?

We stock a huge range of guitar tuners that are great for a variety of different situations. Browse trusted brands such as BOSS and Korg, including chromatic, clip-on, stomp pedal, and guitar rack tuners. All options are reliable, but as we mentioned before it ultimately comes down to personal preference.

SHOP GUITAR TUNERS AT PMT

We stock lots of guitar tuners here at PMT at a variety of price points. If you need further advice or guidance on which tuner is best for you then be sure to visit your nearest PMT store to explore your options.

FAQs

  • Do I Need A Guitar Tuner?

    Unequivocally yes. If you are going to play the guitar, you must have a tuner. There really is no way around it and if you bought your guitar without getting a tuner as well, you will find out very quickly that you are dead in the water.

  • What Does A Tuner Do?

    A guitar tuner is a device that measures the frequencies produced by vibrating strings on an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar. It then aligns these frequencies on a display.

  • Are Cheaper Tuners Still Accurate?

    Most digital tuners are accurate within 1-2 cents. The human ear usually can't tell the difference between 5 cents. However, when you play chords, smaller inaccuracies may be heard. Usually, you'll hear a pulsating or throbbing sound.

  • What Notes Should A Guitar Be Tuned To?

    Standard guitar tuning, starting from the thickest, lowest-pitched string (the 6th string) at the top of neck is: EADGBE. The high E string or (1st string) is the thinnest and highest-pitched string at the bottom of the neck.

  • How do you tune a guitar?

    A guitar is tuned as standard to EADGBE. To alter the tension of the strings and set them to these notes, the tuning pegs are tightened or loosened until the desired note is reached.

  • What are the benefits of a guitar tuner vs an app?

    A dedicated guitar tuner will be more accurate than a tuning app. In particular, tuning pedals will be the most accurate, and they also allow for silent tuning which is beneficial for playing live.

  • Do tuners work for all instruments?

    You should select a tuner for your instrument based on the frequency range that you need to tune within. Some instruments will therefore need specific tuners. Guitar tuners will usually work with all guitars and bass guitars.

  • How much do tuners cost?

    Clip-on tuners tend to start at around £5, whereas pedal tuners cost in the region of £30-150.