Review : SNARK / QWIK TUNE SN-2 Chromatic All Instrument Tuner

What's the one piece of advice that every guitar player should heed?

Make sure your instrument is in-tune each and every time, right?

Getting your guitar in perfect tune is something that every player should do before every session.  If you are out of tune, you may as well go strangle the neighbours cat !

I have chromatic tuners on various bits of kit around the home studio, including a very nice one on the Eleven Rack.... however - what if you are playing unplugged / acoustically or just want a quick strum / session?

I've been impressed with the array of head-stock tuners out there to purchase;  after reading various forums, there seemed to be a growing appreciation for the SNARK / QWIK TUNE range as being small, fast and deadly accurate.

After some (albeit brief) deliberation - I opted for the SN-2 All Instrument Tuner and parted with my hard-earned cash.

Features :

QT // SNARK SN-2 [CLIP-ON CHROMATIC ALL INSTRUMENT TUNER]

• Fully Chromatic Tuner
• Full Color LCD Display
• Display Rotates 360 Degrees
• ‘Stay Put’ Clip
• Fast and Deadly Accurate
• Tap Tempo Metronome (VISUAL ONLY, not CLICK TEMPO)
• Transpose Feature (Keeps the tuner readout from E to e) if using a CAPO
• Internal Mic or High Sensitivity Vibration Sensor
• Pitch Calibration 415-466 Hz

• Extended Frequency Range to cover all Instruments

From a size perspective - here is a UK TWO POUND COIN £2 for size comparison.

A £2 coin is the same size as the LCD Display of the SN-2

In the BOX - the SN-2, 1 x Battery (CR2032), Instructables

Where can I use it?

- Anywhere.  The SN-2 has high-sensitivity vibration tuning, and also an internal Microphone.  This vibration tuning is a distinct advantage when trying to "tune up" in a live performance environment - where every other musician is trying to get warmed up.  If you had a mic only tuner - background noise would interfere with your tuning efforts.

How much does it cost?

You can pick one up from prices ranging from £13 - £20 GBP

Is it any GOOD?

YES, what's not to like here?  It is reasonably priced, fast and accurate.

I've used it so far on two different instruments with great results. 

I give it 5 out of 5 STARS.