SN-8 Super Tight All Instrument Tuner

The best clamp-on tuner I've tried, out of about a dozen. I'm a serious amateur. I've tried others that flash bright lights and colors which are very annoying on stage, and ones that I had to hold the power button down for 5 seconds to turn off (which is a nuisance during a performance!) This reacts quickly, usually within a half-second of playing a note. The display is clear and easy to read without being distracting or annoying. It's very easy to use; all you need to know is what note you want to tune to. Might not be best for rank beginners who have no idea how their instrument is supposed to be tuned, but is fine for anyone else from beginner to pro. It's chromatic, so works with any instrument you can clamp it onto that uses modern Western tuning temperament. It turns on and off quickly with a single button press. It clamps firmly but does not damage the headstock, and easily adjusts to be clearly visible for a wide range of playing postures or instruments. The tuning accuracy is very good. I don't know of any electronic tuner that is more accurate. It's almost as good as my ears, and definitely good enough. I've used a number of other Snarks but I like this one best due to the fast response and the display that's easier to read while also being less distracting than the others. Any of the Snark tuners is a good bet but this is the best. I had one of these that got destroyed with everything else and I replaced it right away, with one for every guitar so it's always within reach.

This is hands-down the best tuner I've *ever* owned. The Snark SN8 works extremely well, and being chromatic, works on every stringed instrument I own (guitar, bass, banjo, violin) no matter what key the instrument is tuned to. I still use my Korg Pitchblack inline with my bass (also a very nice product), but that is mainly to get more cord length across the stage and still keep my signal strong. This little baby is amazingly easy to use, and always accurate. It has a nice bright easy to read display in any lighting situation and makes tuning a breeze and not a hassle (just as it should be - I've personally always hated those Boss pedal tuners). It simply does its job and does it very well. Also, buying this item from Amazon saved me quite a bit over the local Guitar Center, which is always a big plus. It feels tough too, this thing feels like it can easily handle the rigors of being tossed around, which is a very good thing. Despite the flimsy way the seller packaged this for shipping, the product arrived intact, and fast. I would have cropped a star for a damaged product in that little wimpy envelope they sent it in. Fortunately mine arrived in perfect condition (no thanks to that paper envelope - seriously, they should use a stiff cardboard envelope or small tube or something). I could not be happier, at least until I buy another one to keep at the house while the first stays in my gig bag.

This is a good tuner. After ordering two Snark tuners from two different sellers that specifically said you could replace the 2032 babattery But they sent the Snark Rechargable. I specifically wanted to be able to change the battery. I dont know if they still make the Snark that you can change the battery or not. If you specifically definitely must have look else where. Snark SN Super Tight is a good tuner. Will it last fifteen like my old one that's still working? I do not know.

I will keep my review short as there have been MANY factual and well written reviews for the various Snark tuners over the years. Quickly though, I will start by also agreeing that for the price, it is hard to beat. This is mostly why I have given it 4 stars and just bought a sixth one. It is accurate, reliable for tuning, and affordable. All that said, here is why I decided to write a review. I have owned about 5 of these Snarks and every single one has broken after about 3-4 months use. The unit itself is great. Here is the problem. Where the tuner attaches to the guitar and where the tuner attaches itself to it's own clip is where this little gem falls short. Sure, if you put it on a guitar and leave it there at home, it will likely last at least a year and maybe longer requiring a battery change one day if you are lucky. However, if you travel with it, take it on or off a few guitars a day, or frequently adjust it, it will likely eventually break. Either the "rubber feet" that come into contact with the head stock of the guitar will come off and get lost or the little ball joint that connects the tuner's head to the clip part will break. Best to get several of these at this great price and just keep one on each of your guitars. One for the electric, one for the acoustic, etc. This item does not travel well and is best used at home gently. Edited five years later in 2017: All of the Snarks I have purchased in the last two years have survived unbroken unlike the originals mentioned in this very old review from 2012. Perhaps QC or manufacturing has improved over the years. I highly recommend these little guys.

The BEST! I bought this on a recommendation from a friend in Indianapolis who is a guitar player in a band. He said, for the money, this was the best tuner to get. I bought it for my husband as a stocking stuffer, and to quote him, "If I had a room of guitars, I would have a Snark on each one." Easy to use. Quite reliable and accurate.

Viens de le recevoir toujours aussi rapidement. Ma première impression est que cet accordeur semble robuste et precis. Il est entièrement enrobé d'un grip caoutchouté qui permet une préhension agréable et doit limiter la casse en cas de chute. La pince doit s'adapter à la plupart des instruments et la rotule permet une lecture en tous sens. L'utilisation ne nécessité aucun mode d'emploi. Est réglé logiquement sur 440 Hz à l'allumage.

Ha cumplido con creces todas mis expectativas. Muy buena compra. Cómodo, sencillo de manejar y muy preciso. Lo recomiendo .

Ich bin total begeistert. Wie präziese doch die Sensorik heutzutage ist. Ein ganz besonderes Plus ist für mich das leuchtende Display und der Vibrationssensor. Denn damit kann man abends am Lagerfeuer die Gitarre stimmen und kann es sehen und es ist egal was für ein Pegel das Umfeld hat, denn es lässt sich nicht von Außengeräuschen beeinflussen ;-)

il miglior accordatore per chitarra che abbia mai avuto. ne ho comprato un'altro di riserva. luminoso, colorato, preciso, immediatezza di lettura grazie alla nota scritta grande ed i colori, piacevole al tatto, esteticamente gradevole! Prezzo di fascia media

I ordered this unit after reading the reviews. Honestly, this is the most convenient and accurate tuner that I have used, including my stompbox tuner. It is visible in the dark and particularly helpful if you gigging. I play fingerstyle jazz and blues. I tuned a bunch of acoustic guitars, including my 12 string in one sitting on stage and it worked wonderfully. Just a note, treat this unit gently - I broke the ball joint socket on the head by trying to force it down. i fixed it with a bag tie and it works great. SHOUTOUT to the SELLER!!!! : The tuner was shipped from Japan and arrived in Toronto in like less than a week after placing the order - well before I expected it to arrive. The sellers were also amazing - they added a bit of a personal touch - they included a little origami stork and a lovely thank you note (which I am keeping in my guitar case) - this is the first time that I ever received something like that from a seller. Good on you Japan-Subculture CA! J-Subculture are doing business on Amazon throughout North America, Europe and Asia. They are a motivated team and hold customer experience as a top priority - check them out.