Boss TU-2 Stage Tuner

Very easy for using cause I had another Korg digital tuner with LED's. Reading the manual revealed some other things i didn't know before, but it was all clear after that.
Very easy to use alternate tunings, which I do often. If people say it is not accurate, they should try a different tuning method. I always used to just pluck the string and read, but let me tell you...the note you hear then is composed of MANY different overtones and ONE fundamental note. We humans only hear the fundamental, or that one note we pluck. But an electronic tuner "hears" the fundamental and every overtone of that fundamental. So your tuner has some difficulties picking the right note, and therefore the dial will go crazy around the note. Instead play the harmonic on the 12th fret of the string and you'll provide your tuner with the purest tone you can deliver. No dancing anymore.

I use a Les Paul into a Bad Cat amp. Effects include a Marshall Shredmaster, Zvex Fuzz, ART reverb mainly (have others but you don't bother I guess).
For me it is not noisy and it doesn't affect tone. I use it as first pedal in a series connection, and I use a battery. The plan is to use it with AC power into a loop, but as said in the configuration now it doesn't alter the tone.
Let me tell you I hate Boss for this reason, their pedals always change your tone some kind, but this one I'll keep

ah the usual words:
"only two things survive armageddon, cockroaches and Boss"
or
"it's a Boss, built like a tank"

bull****! I've had the Boss CE5, CH1, GT6, AW2, Tu2, FZ3, BF2, PS5 and CS3, and most of them had problems. On the TU2 the hole for the screw for opening to insert the battery became too large. The TU2 now jumps open now and then. And the battery clips break after intense use with batteries. Good I can solder.
Sure, the casing is sturdy, but so are many other brands

I downloaded the manual from their site. I would like to see more info on their pedals, including the discontinued ones. Sound samples please

This stays in my rig. Have had others that were not so accurate. Of course the strobostomp is best...but it has such a disgusting name *strowbowwhat* and it looks like a Playmobil car. I'd rather play some nice song than be in 255% of accurate tune.

I haven't noticed any effect on my tone. It's very easy to use. The manual isn't really needed, but i comes with one.

The PROBLEM is, it just isn't precise enough. It may say you are in perfect tune, but you may be a little out. Like it may say you are in tune, but then you can go sharp or flat a bit and it stills says you are in perfect tune. This is probably good enough for using live...but I always use my cheapo Korg GA-30 tuner for recording.

Easy to use... can see the digital lights in direct sunlight or in a dark room. Switch engages well.

This tuner NEVER tunes your guitar perfectly... It comes very close but is always off slightly. I have spent years using this tuner thinking that it was the best I could buy and have always had tuning problems with my guitars. I thought my guitars had poor tuning pegs or my strings were just stretching or that my intonation was off. Not the case, the problem was the boss tuner. Somebody finally told me about the Peterson Strobostomp and my tuning problems instantly went away. The strobostomp is extremely accurate and doesn't get confused like the tu-2

Also, the tu-2 isn't true bypass so it colors your guitar sound when in the signal chain. It's also buffered, so that can make your fuzz boxes or OD pedals sound mushy. Don't ever use this thing in your signal chain! The peterson strobostomp is true bypass and won't cause you these problems

I've owned two of these units... One of them lasted about 8 years before it died

no opinion

Overall, this pedal is a total waste of money. IT doesn't tune your guitar so what's the point in owning it? Some people think they can dance but they have no rhythm... other people think their guitar is in tune but they can't hear correct pitch. If you're using this box I GUARANTEE you are out of tune. Simply tune your guitar with the TU-2 and then play a power chord... you will instantly notice that there is a "wolfing" sound. The boss is just out of tune enough to make your chords slightly off. Tune your guitar with the TU-2 and then try manually tuning using harmonics... you will hear that your harmonics are off even though the boss says your in tune.

I also own the 500 dollar rackmount peterson strobe tuner. It is probably the best gear purchase I've ever made. My guitars are perfectly intonated and sound beautiful! The strobostomp comes very close to the accuracy of the rackmount so I will recommend the strobostomp for players on a budget.

DO NOT buy this box. Save your money for a Peterson. I spent years out of tune because of this pedal. Don't repeat my mistake

Easy!! Get in tune on stage! NOW! A must have for any gigging guitarist or bassist. There are a few modes of operation to choose from and two output jacks but once you get a handle, you're flying. Don't those chords sound better in tune!!

Sound quality.....hmmmm....in a tuner..... I would say based on the fact that it's not true bypass (it does suck a bit of tone but not too much), and that the accuracy rating has been questioned, I give it a 9. The accuracy rating is being very picky. It's more than accurate enough for live use and recording for that matter. People should get their guitars set up by an experienced tech and also remember to tune to the attack of the note and not the decay. You almost have to be hearing like dogs and cats to nitpick the +/- .3 accuracy rating. I mean that's damn good. P.S. I run my pedal from a true bypass switch box so the pedal isn't in my tonal chain. This way the non true bypass isn't an issue.

Boss scores big in this department. A great utility pedal for sure. They're pedals will probaly be the only thing left after the bomb drops. Roaches and Boss pedals. Now there's a thought!

Never had an issue so there's never been a need for support.

If this thing was lost or stolen, I would go get another without blinking an eye. I wish more younger bands (ie. high school) would get these the same time they buy their guitar and amp packages from Guitar Center.

Easy and good. You gotta choose an out jack, and read the manual if you don't know the notes (A, B#, etc.) you're going for, because I think it starts on that mode and it seems to me it would rarely be necessary to switch. But it does have different modes and can stream, but I use it by going for the center green dot.

I haven't seen many people review it this way but I have to give this pedal a 6 for sound quality. Not because it sucks tone when it's off (if it was only for that I'd give it a 9), but because the accuracy is only +/- 3 cent. The only reason that doesn't bother me badly is because I saw on guitargeek that Dave Grohl uses one, but I'm on the move to relegate this pedal into a backup position because of the lack of accuracy. I'm looking at the Peterson StroboStomp. If you haven't heard of it, the stats are really great (the price is just okay, at nearly $200), and you should check it out. I've never used one.

It's reliable. Saw one at a live show in Tuscaloosa, AL, and it was pretty messy looking (read: barely white anymore), but still working.

I just wish I could find a Boss manual on the internet. No Rating.

I play rock, and have been playing for 9+/- years. If it were lost I wouldn't replace it and if it were stolen I'd try to get the value from the robber and put it towards a StroboStomp. I like it cause it's got a power out I can daisy chain with, and it's a tuner as a pedal. Otherwise, the accuracy just ruins it for me.

It can't get any more basic. It has a few modes, Chromatic, Guitar, and Bass, i just use the chromatic, and it works perfectly!

The manual tells you everything there is to know!

My setup is Epiphone Les Paul Standard -> Boss TU-2 -> Boss DD-20 -> Traynor Custom Valve 40. and it sounds great, the tuner mutes everything when its in use, and when you are playing you cant tell the differnce.

it's BOSS, it will live longer than I do.

Never had to get any.

Every guitarist, and bassist NEEDS this pedal!

I found it very easy put i could see why some people have problems with the diffrent tuners avaible i.e. swithcing between bass and guitar and different flats and sharp option, but correct use of the manual could prevent this.

didnt effect the sound of my rig at all.

havent had any problems and if anyone did i expect it would be a one off.

dont know

i thought it was great alos i use it to power other pedals by using a DC Cable but i do think its a bit over priced for what it is but then again its the most importent pedal you could buy.

Very, very easy to use. Big bright LED indicators that would be so easy to see even on the darkest, smokiest stage.

It makes no sound what so ever, and thats what I like about it.

Boss pedals are usually very dependable, but this one was a dud. I worked great for about a year and suddenly died. I take very good care of all my equipment, and was never mistreated or abused.

Customer support was friendly and answered all my questions. I told them I couldn't find my warranty info, and they said they could fix the pedal for $40 an hour plus parts and shipping. So it would be at least $50 to have $80 pedal repaired. I totally understand charging for repairs that are not under warranty, but $40 an hour is just outrageous. The pedal is obviously defective and should be repaired or replaced free of charge.

I think over-all these are excellent tuners, I just got a lemon.

Really easy to use, several modes for guitar, bass, drop D and flatted. easy to read LED's

I use an epiphone les paul standard (not that great i know) but this pedal even cuts the sound on that thing being run into a Marshall MG30DFX. its disappointing and the sound only gets worse as the battery starts to die. if you are going to buy this pedal buy it used and make sure that the Lights and input work, (thats all you need) and buy it cheap and then get a true by-pass to get it out of your loop.

built sort of ok, the wiring sucks i opened it up and it pretty much fell apart. but if you dont plan on taking it apart no porblems.

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I have been playing for 4 years and think that this is an excellent pedal but do not pay over $70 for it. i got ripped off. (guitar center what do you expect?) buy a true bypass switch and you are set that would be a sweet set-up.

Simple. A quick read of the manual is all it takes.

Obviously there's no sound as such - so I'll just talk about one or two other things. I use as the first pedal in my chain. If you buy a link-up power cable you can run all your other pedals of this. This definitely influenced my decision to buy it.
No problem with the pedal at all - I've gigged it, and it's extremely nice to use. If you have a couple of bars to spare in a song, you can hit the pedal, cut out completely and tune up, before reemerging in perfect pitch. You should be able to be in perfect pitch in 10-20 seconds with this piece.

Absolutely reliable. No problems yet, no backup necessary.

No, I've said all I have to say, it only remains for me to recommend this pedal highly. You will never need another tuner.