Ah, the humble tuner—there are few accessories
as unexciting, but the underappreciated
tuner is nonetheless a must-have for
any serious player’s gig bag. For what seems
like ages, the ubiquitous Boss TU-2 tuner
has been one of the most popular stompboxes
on the market, due in large part to
its rugged construction and tuning accuracy.
For those seeking a more robust intonation
station, there’s Boss’s new TU-1000
Stage Tuner.
With its bright LED panel, multiple
display options, and ability to power up
to six other stompboxes, the TU-1000 is
no joke. The tuner’s large, bright screen
made low-light operation a cinch, and I
dug being able to switch the display style
from CENT, where LEDs sweep like a needle
in need of centering, to STREAM, where
a flashing cascade of lights indicates the
degree of de-tuned-ness. The bright arrows
on either side of the note display made it
extra clear how I needed to tweak my tuning
pegs, with both arrows lighting simultaneously
when I arrived at correct pitch.
Weighing 4 pounds and measuring 16
inches across, the TU-1000 is a bit of a
beast to heave around, but I found its ability
to double as a power source for my
other stompboxes—not to mention its
huge, well-lighted read-out—made it worth
the schlep. Turns out the new kid in tune
town is pretty cool after all.
BOSS TU-1000
Street $259
Pros Bright LED read-out; power for up to
six stompboxes
Cons A bit bulky
Contact
www.bossus.com
(323) 890-3743
Made in Japan
Warranty One year limited