TU2 - COMPACT CHROM TUNER

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The TU-2 has a tuning accuracy of +/- 3 cents, which can be detectable if you have a good ear for it. The TU-3 improved on this with its tuning accuracy of +/- 1 cent, which is imperceptible to the human ear. Power Supply Though it may take a moment to catch up to you, the TU-2 can do a great deal to change your sound. With 7 modes (including bass and standard guitar options), everything comes together much smoother. Boss’s chromatic tuner TU-2 is a true classic from a trusted, well-renown company. The features still hold up today, even after we’ve gotten an upgraded version. Let’s take a look at the specifications that set the Boss TU-2 apart.

The Boss TU-3 takes many of the features of the TU-2 and improves upon them. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the light display that indicates where your guitar is tuned. A wider tuning range (in the case of both pedals, C0 to C8) means that you can tune your guitar notes in any direction you like. Since both pedals are chromatic tuners, it’s a given that these higher ranges will be available.Customers had asked for a tuner in compact pedal format for a long time when Boss finally decided to make one, 1998. To Boss’s surprise the new TU-2 was an instant hit. It doesn’t have the accuracy of the TU-12 but the 7-segment LED display and the 11 point LED scale gives perfect tuning information no matter how dark a stage is. There’s 7 tuning modes: Chromatic, Guitar Regular, Guitar Flat, Guitar Double Flat, Bass Regular, Bass Flat, and Bass Double Flat. You can choose to select whether to listen to the sound or mute when tuning and when connected to an AC adaptor, the TU-2 can also distribute power to other effects units. Specifications How does the pedal get its power? Here, you will find the difference in the type of battery that each pedal takes. The TU-3 gives you more options, but this is mostly down to personal preference. Modes As with the overall form factor and design, Boss didn’t really change anything between the TU2 and the TU3. As far as ease of use goes, both work in an almost identical fashion. Modes are selected through the mode button and display type is changed with the stream/cent button. The Boss TU-3 retains most of the features of the TU-2, while also working to correct some design mistakes and add additional functionality. This updated version is much more versatile. The TU-3’s every feature works to streamline the classic functionality of the Boss TU-2.

Guitar Flat mode specifically allows you to flat tune, so you can drop your tunings up to six semitones. This can be great for creating unique sounds. The small LCD screen on each of the pedals shows your current string and note names while you play. The TU-2 has a 7-segment display, whereas the TU-3 includes 21 segments for a more versatile display.Activating either of these tuners when they’re attached to your pedal board couldn’t be easier. Simply stomp once to activate the tuner, this will mute output allowing you to tune in silence. When you’re done, stomp again to reactivate the output. Functions The high brightness mode on the TU-3 allows you to see the display panel easier. Since the low brightness on the TU-2 sometimes required you to bend down to read it, the TU-3 includes this mode to make it easier to see from a distance. Mute/Bypass How large is the pedal? This can help you choose where you’re going to put the pedal on your pedalboard and can tell you how portable the pedal is. The Boss TU-2 and TU-3 are the same sizes. Both are incredibly small so they will fit well on your pedalboard. Weight Which buttons on the pedal can help you tune your notes and change sound? While both the TU-2 and the TU-3 have ‘Mode’ and ‘Stream/Cent’ buttons, only the TU-3 has a footswitch thrown into the mix. This means you have more control, and you can do much more than just activate the pedal with the footswitch. Reference Pitch When it comes to the Boss TU-2 vs TU-3, both pedals have their own merits. The Boss TU-2 is a dependable classic that many guitarists still love to use.

That isn’t the case with a mute/bypass pedal like this. You can easily change the sound of your signal without hearing any audible indicator that it’s happening, even when you hit the pedal. Powerhouse The TU3 display on its standard setting is just a touch brighter than the original TU2, but the TU3 now has controls, allowing the user to adjust brightness as necessary. This is a welcome feature for anyone who plays outdoors in bright sunlight. Both units have their center LED light up green when you are at pitch, but the TU3 ramps this up with red confirmation lights on either side of the green when it’s satisfied that tuning is correct and stable. AccuracyAlso, the new modes (10 of them) allow you to tune by string number, so you can tune more precisely. There are settings for 7-string guitars and 6-string bases, making it the perfect tuner for any of your guitars. While some pedal manufacturers automatically assume your pedal will be in a board, and thus leave the base with a bare plastic finish, both the Boss TU2 and TU3 have a rubber bottom pad, which will go a long way toward prevent the pedal from slipping around onstage should you choose to keep it separate from a pedal board. Display There are several modes within both the TU-2 and the TU-3 which allow them to tune to other guitar sounds (guitar, guitar flat, bass, and bass flat). The TU-3 has 10 different modes available, where the TU has 7 different modes. Control Buttons While the TU-2 and the TU-3 look to be essentially the same, they have some key differences that set them apart. Let’s take a look at what these differences are and what they mean for you.