Planet Waves CT04 Chromatic Pedal Tuner

Easily tune up in any lighting conditions with this tuner, which features an over-sized note indicator and bright LEDs.

Overall User Ratings (based on 21 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted June 30, 2006 by a customer from aol.com

"I tried em all and I love this tuner!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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THe rest says it all, my favorite tuner it's a no brainer for the money also.
Sound
I give it a 10 because it has true hard bypass so in terms of sound it does not effect it at all, you can't find that in another pedal in this price range.
Features
Another 10! Daisy chain 9v ability, plus the display is SUPER bright and easy to read from several feet away on stage if need be. I cannot think of a way to make it better.
Ease of Use
It's a pedal tuner, so it's very straighforward to use. There are some more advanced functions but the manual is clear and there's only a few buttons, didn't take much getting used to.
Quality
It weighs a ton and is made from a die cast housing so no need to worry about it being gig worthy, it's a brick...
Value
there is no other pedal tuner in this price range with these features or quality, I am extremely happy with my purchase and I have owned other competing pedal tuners, they were fine but this is actually a TUNER i am EXCITED about!
Manufacturer Support
Not needed
The Wow Factor
I never thought I would like a tuner so much, but it rocks.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Rock. Blues, Acoustic Funk
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Submitted February 5, 2012 by Mike S

"Solid tuner"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I've used many tuners over the years, and this one is my favorite. It works equally well for guitar and bass. It has a large display that's easy to read. Most importantly it locks in fast and tracks well -- that's critical for a stage tuner for those quick checks between songs.
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Submitted June 5, 2008 by a customer from bop.gov

"Great pedal!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Sounds Great! No hum as some reviewers remarked. Does exactly what I want it to do, which is quietly tune my guitars during live shows.
Features
The strobe is a nice feature.
Ease of Use
No tone loss that I care to notice.
Quality
Built like a stage pedal should be, SOLID.
Value
I like it better than the boss tuner.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had a reason to deal with the factory.

Musical Background:

Active musician

Musical Style:

Work rock & blues band
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Submitted April 27, 2008 by a customer from sbcglobal.net

"Great tuner pedal!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The only other tuner pedal I'd consider is maybe the Korg, but if this Planet Waves tuner pedal was lost or stolen it would be an easy decision to get another.
Sound
I have this between my guitar and amp input. My other pedals go through the effects loop. As far as I can tell this pedal doesn't alter my guitar's tone.
Features
I love the large LED display. It has the largest display of all the pedal tuners I've seen. Nice to have the strobe feature. I used to use a strobe tuner at school when I played the violin a looong time ago and a strobe tuner is the best. With my guitar I use the sweep mode and it tracks really well...even the low E string. Very accurate!
Ease of Use
Very easy to use. Plug in your guitar on the right side and plug the pedal into your amp. Two outputs...one with sound and one muted. Battery compartment is easy to open, but I use an AC adapter.
Quality
Very solid. This pedal is heavier than it looks and the picture doesn't do it justice. It has a chrome dark gun metal gray finish that looks really cool.
Value
You may think it's a little pricey but it's worth it. After all you can't have an out of tune guitar! Whether you're a pro or hobbyist the tuner pedal is the most used pedal. It's just good habit to check your guitar's tuning before every practice session right? Get a good tuner and one that will last.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had any issues with the pedal, so I haven't had to call or write the company.
The Wow Factor
The rotary display, the strobe and the gun metal finish are all cool.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Blues, Hawaiian Slack Key, Rock, Jazz
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Submitted January 23, 2008

"Super Tuner!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Well worth the higher price. If you're going to sink 50 bucks into a tuner, you'd be better off add another 20 and getting something that will last and will have value.
Features
Very well built...no plstic junk here!
Ease of Use
Easy to use and easy to see.
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Submitted July 25, 2006

"A winner of a pro-level stage tuner!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I can't imagine needing another tuner. If it died - which probably won't happen in my lifetime, I'd replace it.
Sound
Hard bypass if you need it - very quiet straight through.
Features
Three modes - sweep, strobe and user-calibration. Simple, functional and incredibly rugged.
Ease of Use
Bypass for no influence at all, but I can't hear the difference straight through with my setup, and the mute function is most useful.
Quality
Built like a brick.
Value
Excellent value.
Manufacturer Support
No issues, no problems. Can't really say how their support is - doubt I'll ever need them.
The Wow Factor
Very pretty, large and easy to read display. It makes sense right out of the box without any learning curve and is incredibly stable with my acoustic, which usually presents a challenge to tuners.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Rock, folk, . . .
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