A guitar tuner reads the pitch of each string and shows how far it is from the target note, in clip-on, hand-held and pedal formats, most of them chromatic.
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About Guitar Tuners
A guitar tuner is the one accessory every guitarist needs. Clip-on tuners attach to the headstock and read string vibration directly, so they stay accurate even in noisy rooms. Pedal tuners sit in an electric player's signal chain for fast, precise tuning on stage, while hand-held tuners offer a portable option for any instrument. Most modern tuners are chromatic, which means they can handle alternate tunings like drop D or DADGAD as easily as standard tuning.
Our range covers clip-on, hand-held and bass guitar tuners, including models designed to register the lower frequencies of bass accurately, plus the Enya ST1 smart automatic tuner, which winds the tuning machine for you and tunes guitars and ukuleles to within 1 cent. Pedalboard players can find dedicated tuner pedals in our pedal range. While you are here, browse our other guitar accessories, from capos to fresh guitar strings.
Guitar Tuner FAQs
What is a chromatic tuner?
A chromatic tuner detects all twelve notes rather than just the six strings of standard tuning. That lets you tune to alternate tunings, use a capo reference or tune other instruments such as a ukulele or bass. Most quality clip-on and pedal tuners are chromatic.
Are clip-on guitar tuners accurate?
Yes. Clip-on tuners sense vibration through the headstock rather than listening through a microphone, so background noise does not affect the reading. A quality clip-on tuner is accurate enough for both stage and studio use.
Do I need a tuner pedal or a clip-on tuner?
For acoustic players and most practice situations, a clip-on tuner is the simplest choice. Electric players running a pedalboard often prefer a tuner pedal, which reads the signal directly and mutes your output while you tune between songs.
