Snark SN-5 Tuner for Guitar, Bass and Violin (Black)

I HATE being out of tune. I also tend to get a little heavy-handed with my playing style, and do a lot of string bending, so it's not uncommon for me to have to tweak a "G" or "B" string after a few minutes of aggressive playing. So I have no idea why I didn't put much thought into finding a convenient, efficient, and affordable tuning option for my guitars. Seriously, I own dozens of effects pedals (including two pedal tuners), but what about all of those other times when I'm not using a full pedalboard? Problem solved for less than $10: Enter the Snark SN-5. This thing is crazy fast and accurate. I guess I did not fully realize (or appreciate) that clip on tuners work by contact vibration, not ambient sound (like the way the free tuner on you iPhone might). So you can tune an unplugged electric guitar before you even turn on your amp and hear those awful resonating detuned chords! I think my favorite aspect of this tuner, however, is the speed and stability of the reading. That's a major problem with most audio-based tuners, as they tend to flutter all over the place. The SN-5 identifies and holds a reading for the note you are playing, and responds smoothly as you tighten or loosen the string. It's quicker, more effective, and more affordable than most of the alternatives. When I ordered mine, I wondered why I didn't already have one. Now, I'm wondering why I don't have one for every room I play guitar in!

I was impressed with this little tuner. It’s the SN-5 which is set up for a standard 440 frequency low E tuning. It clips securely to the head of my guitar and the display pivots to face me so I can easily view the bright screen while tuning the guitar. There is a single button to turn the tuner on. Pick one of the strings and the display shows a meter that is color coded with a green point at the center. There are about a dozen red increments to the left and yellow to the right. It is very responsive and continues measuring the note during sustain. During tuning you can watch the indicator which fills up the dial. When it is centered on the green marker and it’s in tune, the note is clearly displayed in text which tells you if it’s flat or sharp. You can tell at a glance by how many increments are on the dial how in or out of tune you are. Red means it’s tuned low; yellow means it’s high. This tuner makes tuning a guitar very simple, takes the guesswork out of it and allows me to get my guitar in tune very quickly. I know there are a couple of other slightly more expensive models that allow you to set other frequencies and tune a wider variety of instruments. I am still a beginner and am just learning the guitar so this is all I need. What’s more, it has battery saving features. The screen dims after a while and the SN-5 shuts off if you leave it alone for a while. I’m amazed at how well it works and how affordable it is. I also like that you can just leave it on the guitar; it’s small and light weight and doesn’t draw attention to itself but is always there when you need it. I highly recommend it.

This guitar tuner will make easy work of tuning your guitar. I used it on a classical guitar with nylon strings, a four-string bass guitar and an electric guitar. The job of getting to the right pitch is easy to get used to with the Snark’s tachometer-style display. The Snark plugged onto each of my guitars without any problem. After the strings are tuned, the pitch is correct across the board. I checked to see if there was any drift on the display after a few minutes. As far as I could tell, there was no change due to the electronics. I would say that this tuner will save people a lot of time and hassle. The Snark is very sensitive to your touching any of the strings (other than the one you are working with). You barely have to touch the other string and it will register on the Snark’s display. At this point, you have to damp the string and wait a couple of seconds for the display to go quiet. Same thing happens if you bump the body of the guitar while tuning a string. I like the idea of being able to accurately tune without having to deal with the beats, but it is good to know how to do that, too. I wish that the Snark model that I have showed the actual frequency. It would be nice if it could show you the beats between two strings so that you could tune to the same sharp or flat scale for all the strings or just one string. I like the Snark and I am glad I got one. I am being very careful with it because it is not very robust. I think keeping it in a box when not in use is a great idea. Overall, I found the tuner to be pretty darned good.

Just received my Snark, and WOW, what a fantastic product! Just to put my comments in context, I am a performing acoustic folk artist. This tuner makes life so much easier. I just clip it on the end of the headstock of my guitar (no worries about damage, as it clips with very little pressure and the seats of the clip are soft foam or something similar. This tuner is very easy to use. It knows what note you are aiming for, and the graphics are clear and precise. It is accurate, because I have tested it against a tuning fork and a Roland electronic tuner that I've been using for years. I love and highly recommend this tuner. Go ahead and get it - you won't be disappointed! At this price range and the product's quality and efficiency, buying it is a no- brainier. Don't even hesitate, you will have no regrets. It's the perfect tuner for a performing stage guitarist. And, my word, how incredibly accurate (I tested it with another tuner and tuning fork). The read-out is clear and easy to understand. I love this thing! Buy it!

I've been playing guitar for over 25 years and been through many different style of tuners. This is by far the best I've ever had. Not only is it accurate and easy to use, but it's so convenient! Simply clip it to the head of the guitar, press the only button on the unit and start tuning. Also, unlike other tuners I've used, this tuner does a great job of filtering/ignoring ambient noise in the room. I can actually tune my guitar while having a conversation, even with the TV on in the room! Pro's: - Vibrant , easy to read display - No need for cords, chargers even when used on electric guitars/bass. - Simple one button activation - Lightweight - I leave it on my classical guitar all the time, especially after restringing. - Auto Shutoff (also can manually shut it off, just press the one button a second time) - Works for Guitar and Bass (both acoustic and electric) and violin - Also works on my Ukulele! Con's: Wish I had this 20 years ago! Bottom Line: This is a no-brainer. The price, quality and easy of use make it a must have for any guitarist.

A friend of mine had one of these Snark tuners and he was really impressed with it and said that it worked really well. So, I decided to get one myself for my guitar. I've had it a few weeks now. It works great and is very easy to use. I really like that it works from vibration and automatically selects the note you are tuning. I read the reviews about it having a flimsy plastic neck and the reports that the clasps that hold it in place break easily. I could see how this might happen. Mine showed up new in the box, nothing broken. I've twisted the tuner head around in all various directions while using it and no problems at all. Like most plastic things, I'd suspect that pushing somewhat hard beyond it's movement range would break the plastic clasps. I took a close look at it when I took it out of the box, moved it slowly at first to make sure I understood how it is suppose to move. The best part is the price. I couldn't believe this thing was only around $13. I'm just a casual guitar player, so it seems to tune spot on to me. If you're thinking of getting one then I say definitely go for it.

I have purchased several Snark tuners, including the black SN-5 for tuning an electric bass guitar and a dobro. The SN-5 is a decent tuner, it's not as fast to register as the Intelli IMT-500, but it's very accurate. Another plus is the easy to read display. My main problem with the entire Snark product line is the reliability of the swivel joint that couples the arm to the clip and the display. Almost all of my Snark tuners, SN-1 (blue), SN-2 (red), and the SN-5 (black) have broken within the first few months of ownership. Out of 4 purchases, I've got one SN-5 that is still alive. They all break at the same location, the 3 prong clip that grabs the ball on the armature. One of those tabs will eventually break. I've had them break during the first week or last a couple of months. I'm still searching for a great clip on tuner that will work well with both acoustic guitars and electric bass. While the Intel IMT-500 has a great clip, it doesn't register well on the low E string of my Martin guitars or at all with my Fender Jazz bass. It also does a lot of hunting when trying to tune banjo. The Snark SN-5 registers well on bass and dobro, but it's too fragile to be reliable for gigging. Attached is a photo of my last SN-1 that broke. The SN-1,2, & 5 share a common mechanical design with differing color and electronics.

great price. Best of the models. This model maybe discontinued so you can get it at a really great price. Like all the snarks, I find it very accurate and easy to use. I have used it on basses, guitars, cigar box guitars and ukuleles, all with great results. When the battery dies on one of these I buy another to have extras around the house. I do wish the dial was brighter If you see it buy it The only thing I do not like about the Snark tuners is their profile. They do not lie flat on the instrument. I like to leave my tuner on my guitar even in the case or gig bag. The way the Snark is made makes this very hard to do. It feel like if I left it on a guitar and put it in a gig bag it would break. For keeping around in the studio it is great

Great tuner! Reliable.

Good product. Used with Epiphone Pro 1. Simple to use and easy to tune the guiar. Accurate display and light weight item.

C'est un excellent produit. Dans ma vie de guitariste j'ai testé des dizaines d'accordeurs en tout genres mais la plupart pour ne pas dire tous réagissent au son; Celui ci réagit aux vibrations du manche et ça change tout, l'accord peut être fait dans un environnement bruyant, une scène par exemple. C'est extrêmement précis; Il en existe plusieurs de ce type mais ce modèle est petit très visuel malgré tout et, in fine, tip top. Le prix est correct.

Ottimo prodotto, usato su varie chitarre e su violino. Sempre preciso, estremamente chiaro e facile da utilizzare. Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo.

Für den Hausgebrauch und für Hobbygitarristen bestens geeignet - solange man es für Akustikgitarren benutzt. Das Gerät erkennt stets die gespielte Saite und stimmt ziemlich genau. Die Anzeige macht einen sehr guten weil hochwertigen und präzisen Eindruck. Anklemmen - anschalten - los geht's. Die Gitarre ist dank des guten Feedbacks der Anzeige schnell gestimmt. Beachten sollte man jedoch, dass sich derartige Stimmgeräte grundsätzlich nur für Akustikgitarren wirklich gut eignen. Bei E-Gitarren wird es wegen dem fehlenden Klangkörper schwierig für Clip-On-Geräte, die Schwingungen zu erfassen. Da sollte man lieber zu Stimmgeräten mit Mikrofon oder Audioinput greifen. Für alle Akustikgitarristen gibt's aber eine klare Kaufempfehlung.