Handheld Guitar Tuners and Metronomes

A tuner and a metronome are two essential items that guitarists should own. Some musicians might think an online guitar tuner is enough — but when the internet is out or your smartphone is tucked away during a show, you’ll be glad you have this inexpensive and accurate accessory. Meanwhile, a metronome is a must for confirming that you’re not playing too fast or too slow.

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The Finest Guitar Tuners

Whether you need an electric guitar tuner, an acoustic guitar tuner or a bass guitar tuner, you'll find it here! If you are looking for a Korg guitar tuner, then you have come to the right place. We have chromatic tuners, custom handheld tuners, clip-on tuners, digital guitar tuners and even mini pedal tuners. These switch-activated devices can be inserted into your rig for “tune as you play” convenience. If you play other instruments, look for orchestral tuners that work with mandolins, ukuleles, violins, trombones and more.

We also carry guitar tuners from top manufacturers such as D’Addario, Snark, Dunlop and Fishman. From sound hole tuners to headstock tuners, there are dozens of useful options. If you are looking for a tuner metronome, check out the Korg TM-60 Tuner Metronome. There are also standalone metronomes so you don’t have to worry about draining your tuner battery while keeping time.

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Guitar Tuner FAQs

How do guitar tuners work?

A guitar tuner picks up an analog signal from the string you play, which is amplified so your tuner can process it. The tuner calculates an "average pitch" based on all the sound waves it detects, then converts the analog signal to digital so it can display the result on a screen.

What are locking tuners on a guitar?

Locking guitar tuners have a special clamp that locks the strings in place without needing to wind it around the tuning peg multiple times. This makes the tuning more stable and lets you change strings faster. The downside is that locking tuners add weight to the neck and are sometimes less accurate.

How to change guitar tuners?

To replace broken guitar tuning heads, remove the strings, then unscrew the machine heads using a Phillips screwdriver. If your tuners also have a nut on the front, remove this using a 10mm socket wrench. Gently tap the jackets from the holes with a hammer and punch tool. Insert the new jackets, then add the new machine heads by reversing the removal process.

How to clean guitar tuners?

You can clean many old tuning heads by mixing a boil of dish soap and warm water. Remove the tuners from the guitar and soak them in the mixture for an hour. Scrub them using a soft toothbrush, rinse the tuners in cold water and let them dry thoroughly before re-installing them.

How to lubricate guitar tuners?

We recommend a dry lubricant whether it be an oil or wax. Wet, sticky lubricants and paste are much more likely to attract debris. Look for a hole on the back plate that allows you to add lubricant to the worm gears and pinion.