

The tuning interface is really well laid out - it’s simple and uncluttered but it lets you tune precisely and accurately. If you perform live, this will help you switch tunings quickly so you can play your next song. Aimed at beginners and pros alike, Simply Tune is one of the best guitar tuner apps out there at the moment. It features chromatic, polyphonic and strobe modes, offering incredible accuracy and allowing you to tune all six strings at once. TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Polyphonic LED Guitar Tuner: available from Amazon This model is more expensive than most tuners, but you're getting a lot for your money. These choices may be a bit pricier than other tuners, but they all offer something unique that advanced musicians and performers will find incredibly useful. The screen can be a little difficult to read, so the choice between these two mostly comes down to which type of display you'd rather look at over and over. Korg Rimpitch RPC1: available from Amazon Though the flashing lights can be a bit distracting, the display of this unit is certainly easy to read, perfect for a dark performance space where you don't want to waste time squinting at a digital display.ĭ'Addario NS Micro: available from Amazon Less expensive than the Korg Rimpitch, this model also features large buttons, so turning it on and off mid-performance will be a bit easier. They may be light on features, but you’ll never have to wonder where you put it.

Instead of carrying around a tuner all the time and worrying about forgetting it somewhere, you can get one that attaches to the guitar itself, fitting right into the sound hole. D'ADARRIO SOUND HOLE TUNER (great for playing acoustic in broad daylight). It also works for ukulele and banjo players, but you have to make sure it's in the correct mode for it to work with your instrument. TC ELECTRONIC POLYTUNE (another very good CLIP-ON TUNER).

Under $10, this is a real bargain, and won't be a terrible loss should you misplace it. Ranch Clip-On: available at Amazon If your goal is to spend the least amount of money possible, look no further.
