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Date of Review: Apr 8, 2006
The Bottom Line: This IS the tuner of choice for all 7-string and Bass guitars.
KORG, not being outdone by their competitors, has came up with by far the easiest, most understood tuner in the world. The GA-30.
Sleek in design, this tuner is the only one picked up in my music store from the employees when we get a customer that needs a 7-string or bass guitar tuned. Up to date, one has never came back broken and it's simple instruction makes this easy for even a 7-year-old.
BODY
The GA-30 is very sleek in design. built to fit into your back pocket, it's compact size impresses me on Measuring the abilities it has to offer. Measuring 2 1/2 inches long, 4 inches wide, and just a hair under 1/2 thick, this tuner can fit easily in your guitar case or inside the compartments. Silver/grey in color, it's display unit is easy to read.
TESTED
We set the GA-30 next to the CA-30 and tuned four guitars. Both tuners were turned on and the precise measurements was outstanding. Neither tuner was even a hair difference between each other! Confidence in selling this product is not questioned, which takes a burden off my shoulders.
PERFORMANCE
The LCD needle style indicator gives you a precise indication of whether you are tuned in exactly or just a hair off. This incredible tuner even tells you whether you are off one octave or several, which is why this is THE favorite in the store. Take it from someone who not only uses this for personal reasons, but also has his own reputation behind it.
Some of the specifications include, but are not limited to:
Tunes 7 string guitars and 6 string basses to incredible accuracy!
"Quinta" Flat tuning - This makes you able to tune down to five semi tones
Built in Reference Tone
Auto Power Off and Memory Backup
Built in mic for tuning acoustic instruments
100 hours of operation time on batteries (Yes, Batteries ARE Included, they are packed in the bottom of the box!)
Last, but definately not least, this comes with instructions on how to use this tuner. It also has specs on sounds and definitions on how it works, which definately helps the beginner understand alot more on not only how to tune, but how the tuner actually works.
Until we see another tuner out-perform this one, this will be the tuner of choice and the one recommended from this store.
