Best Clip On Guitar Tuners

KLIQ Music Gear UberTuner is one heck of a device, to put it mildly. Though it isn't the cheapest option on the market, a few additional bucks won't make that much of a difference in your budget but what you will get in return certainly will.

Speaking of things you will get in return, the first couple of aspects we would like to point out are the tuner's speed and accuracy. With the help of an advanced Micro Processor and a highly sensitive Piezo Sensor, the model will be able to accurately tune your instrument in a jiffy. That said, the fact that UberTuner is probably the most accurate tuner on the market isn't the only thing that makes it stand out. The large display, for instance, will prove to be easy enough for beginners but advanced and robust enough for the pros. Using the latter, you will easily be able to tell whether you are sharp, flat, or dead-on. Plus, with 3 different points of adjustment, you'll have quite a few options in terms of positioning the guitar tuner the way you see fit.

Anyways, there still a lot of aspects to the tuner in question but we're running out of time here, so let us briefly mention the most important ones. The power save feature will allow you to extend the battery life up to about 16 hours. The model can attach in front or behind the headstock. Considering the robust design, the tuner will be able to survive anything, from light use by a mild enthusiast to serious abuse inflicted by a touring veteran of the scene. Of course, a wide tuning range of A0–C8 and your standard variable A4 frequency are also there.

So, what else is there to say? Whether KLIQ Music Gear UberTuner is the best guitar tuner out there is up to debate but there's no arguing the fact that its tuning speed and accuracy will be able to attract the most diverse crowd, from beginners to seasoned veterans.

Real Tuner LA-1 is a chromatic guitar tuner that is all about comfort and convenience. That's not to say that the model doesn't deliver when it comes to precision. With a tuning range of B0 (30.87 Hz) — B7 (3951 Hz) and your standard reference pitch of 430-450 Hz, this digital tuner will prove its worth to people with an array of different instruments, from a classical guitar and a 4 string bass to wind instruments and saxophones. But there are plenty of models out there that offer more or less the same characteristics and do not differ that much in terms of performance.

However, there aren't a whole lot of tuners that offer that kind of performance in the most convenient packaging. A full-color swivel display boasts excellent readability properties by presenting you with clear information. You can easily access all of the functions through a front panel as there are no hidden buttons. When it comes to the actual tuning process, you can use the Clip-On mode that utilizes the so-called Vibration Detection Tuning, suitable for a variety of loud environments with your band jamming right by your side. Or you can rely on the Internal Mic mode that offers Sound Detection Tuning, which is so good that you could even sing along and the mode will be able to detect the note. And, not dissimilar to the majority of tuners, the model in question features an auto power off function that will extend the battery life.

To reiterate the point we made at the start of this review, Real Tuner LA-1 is the sort of digital guitar tuner that doesn't lose when it comes to precision but there are plenty of models that could rival this one when it comes to that. What makes the tuner special is just how convenient it is, from the accessible display to the tuning modes.

Snark SN5X is a simple model that isn't bloated with a number of useless features, so it won't be a good fit for people that, for some reason, are looking for a model that could tune every single instrument on planet Earth. No, this is a guitar tuner, and it includes only the functions that are necessary for tuning guitars and maybe a couple of similar stringed instruments, like a violin. That said, it will also be able to calibrate your tap tempo metronome, which is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to set the rhythm and the pace for your song without involving a number of additional instruments.

Of course, it might sound underwhelming to the uninitiated that see a model that can allegedly tune a few dozen instruments and wonder why the model in question can't do the same. But, with a frequency range tailored strictly to the guitar, bass, and violin, not to mention the newly redesigned processing chip that improves upon its predecessor, the process of tuning takes a lot less time without sacrificing accuracy in return, something that some of the more versatile models simply cannot offer.

Other than that, there's the high definition display that features a 360-degree swivel head, providing you with the opportunity to tune your guitar from any angle. The clip grabs on tight and always stays in its place, so you won't have to worry about dropping the tuner. And, similar to some of the more expensive models, it can attach both in front and behind the headstock.

In conclusion, we would recommend the Snark guitar tuner to those musicians who aren't looking for versatility or a number of features with questionable value. It's a tuner for people who play a classical guitar, a 5 string bass or a violin and would like to keep those instruments in tune.

The Fender guitar tuner in question may not look like much, especially considering the fact that this is Fender we're talking about, the company that brought us some of the coolest looking guitars in the history of the music industry. But don't let the boring looks deceive you as this is a highly capable device that boasts a number of different tuning modes. Utilizing an A4 calibration 440 Hz reference pitch and a wide B0 (30.87 Hz) — B7 (3951 Hz) tuning range, the model will be able to adjust the sound of your musical instrument in no time at all. Aside from the guitar, bass, ukulele, and violin modes that speak for themselves, you will have the option of using the chromatic mode that can tune any string to virtually any note frequency, including Drop D and Drop C. The built-in vibration sensor will be able to deliver accurate tuning regardless of how noisy the environment around you may be.

Aside from that, we did mention earlier that this adjustable guitar tuner doesn't look like much but that also works in the device's favor as the compact size and one-handed swivel clamp will allow you to clip the model to virtually any musical instrument out there without sacrificing comfort in return. Despite the small size, the large LCD screen shouldn't present any challenges to even the most inexperienced players and absolute beginners.

All in all, if you're the kind of person that doesn't put too much stock in looks and the only thing you care about when it comes to your guitar tuners is how good it is in terms of the actual tuning process, you might want to look into the Fender FT-004.

Planet Waves PW-CT-12 D'Addario NS Micro builds upon the success of its "Mini" predecessor by further improving the already impressive accuracy and note recognition. Taking into account the upgraded processor and the cutting-edge chromatic tuning software, what we have here might just very well be one of the most precise tuners on the market. As you probably know, one of the biggest advantages of chromatic tuning is that it is based on vibration recognition, meaning that the sound is irrelevant and no cable input is required. That said, unlike the majority of chromatic guitar tuners, this one offers a ridiculously wide calibration range (410 Hz to 480 Hz), which is the reason that this model will be able to precisely tune virtually any stringed instrument out there, from a banjo to a mandolin. Finally, we would be absolutely remiss not to mention the visual metronome feature that offers some additional options in terms of practice.

Performance aside, the chromatic guitar tuner in question is also one of the more flexible offers on the market. The adjustable ratchet mechanism along with the reversible screen will allow you to find the optimal angle and to mount this model to virtually any musical instrument out there. The rubberized clamp will prevent the tuner from damaging any one of those instruments and the swivel mechanism that rotates 360 degrees will make this model equally effective for right-handed as well as left-handed players.

All things considered, if you aren't just looking for a model that offers solid performance with the ability to tune any stringed instrument in no time at all but also for the sort of tuner that will help you improve your skills, you simply cannot go wrong with Planet Waves PW-CT-12 D'Addario NS Micro.