The 10 Best Tuner For 12 String Guitar of 2023 | Reviews by Experts

Best Tuner for 12 String Guitar

• Best Overall: TC Electronic POLYTUNE 3 

TC Electronic's PolyTune 3 Mini may be the finest option for guitarists who would rather make room for innovative effects pedals. The Mini's capabilities exceeded our expectations, and the tuning precision was excellent throughout the testing process. The PolyTune series includes products that can tune many strings at once, and the tiny display's 109 LEDs do a great job of simplifying the otherwise complex task of tuning a six-string guitar.

• Best Construction: Ernie Ball VP JR Tuner Pedal  

A volume pedal may seem out of place in this guide but bear with us while we explain. Many guitarists already use Ernie Ball's expression pedal-based delays and overdrives, and now they've added the most important pedal of all. With a single glance at the VJPR's crystal-clear display screen on the pedal's footboard, you can check the volume or tune your instrument with the onboard digital chromatic tuner. To switch to the 'volume + tuning' setting, simply wind the pedal to the heel-down position (no signal) to activate the tuner, and then turn the signal up to see a volume readout.

• Best for Acoustic Guitars: D'Addario Guitar Tuner  

D'Addario's soundhole-mounted tuner is a small, lightweight gadget with a clear multi-color display, ideal for acoustic guitars, basses, and ukuleles. Since the NS Micro is installed within the soundhole, it won't detract from the aesthetics of your prized acoustic guitar. Installation is hassle-free because of the attachment's nonmarking design. Unlike inaccurate microphone tuners, this one really uses the vibrations of your guitar's soundboard to tune your instrument.

• Best with Bypass: Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal 

The TU-3 is an upgrade from Boss's best-selling industry-standard TU-2, and it includes drop tuning, increased tuning accuracy, and 'Accu-Pitch' verification to ensure proper tuning. All of this is great, and the TU-3's brighter screen makes it easier to read in direct sunlight. That's right; it's ideal for busking. Boss' unwavering commitment to high-quality construction has made them an industry standard. However, you could find that other pedals offer better value for your money. However, we contend that there is a finite set of features that anyone would want in a tuner and that the ability to tune quickly and precisely ranks fairly high.

• Best Battery Life: Fender Flash Rechargeable Tuner 

Experiencing it is like having your stomach turned upside down. You've played for about as long as the stage lights can become hot enough to throw off your tune. As you reach for the headstock of your guitar, you pause to check the clip-on tuner. It's totally lifeless and unresponsive at this point. This is why the flash tuner from Fender is well worth the little investment. It's eco-friendly and beneficial for your sanity since it can be charged over and over again. If you charge it with the USB cord included, it will play along with your guitar for 20 hours.