![]() |
#61
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
i leave it on any of my steel string acoustic gits when playing them
but never leave it on my nylon string gits <- - habit from when young.
__________________
Don 1929 SS Stewart Pro Archtop 1921 G Houghton Archtop Banjo 2007 George Rizsanyi Custom Maple Banjo Killer 2017 James Malejczuk Custom OM Black Limba 1980 Norman B50-12 Norman B-20 Recording King single 0 1996 Takamine 1967 Yam G-130 Melvina 1980s Seagull S6 Cedar 2003 Briarwood 1970s Eko Maple 1982 Ovation 2020 Fender Telecaster Mandolin Yam THR5A Sienna 35 Kustom |
#62
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
Here's how we used to do it. Guess I'm getting old.
![]()
__________________
Guitars: too many or too few...depends who you ask |
#63
|
|||
|
|||
![]() Quote:
![]() ![]()
__________________
1955 Gibson ES-125 1956 Fender Champ lap steel 1964 Guild Starfire III 1984 Rickenbacker 330 1990s Mosrite (Kurokumo) Ventures 2002/2005 Fender Japan '60s Tele [TL-62-66US] 2008 Hallmark 60 Custom 2018 Martin Custom Shop 00-18 slot-head 1963 Fender Bandmaster (blonde blackface) 1965 Ampeg Gemini I 2020 Mojotone tweed Champ kit build |
#64
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Take the tuner off when done! To the builder the headstock is like a signature and a work of art, and I respect it. Take that plastic thing off!
There are no real world demerits for leaving it on, but I don’t like it. I put it in my pocket or on a music or guitar stand, or on an amp. My guitar looks like a guitar and appreciates the effort. The guitar stays in tune longer without the tuner on! (Ok, that’s not really true, just starting a discussion here.)
__________________
Doerr, Skytop, Henderson, Kinnaird, Edwinson, Ryan, SCGC, Martin, others. https://youtu.be/_l6ipf7laSU Last edited by RussellHawaii; 01-28-2022 at 03:34 PM. |
#65
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
I have solved the problem through tuning by ear.
__________________
Curtis Martin om21 Chris Carrington classical |
#66
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Yup, works great and it is interesting how many people absolutely cannot tune without an electronic tuner.
At home I just get the A from my tuning fork and off I go. However, in a noisy venue when you need to tune before going on, the electronic tuner is absolutely what you want - unless you prefer to go outside by the dumpster like we did back in the day.
__________________
Some Acoustic Videos |
#67
|
||||
|
||||
![]() Quote:
I rotate headstock tuners so they are behind the headstock, not sitting atop the headstock. That way I can tweak mid-song if necessary (particularly if I'm tuning my 6th down to D and back up to E during the same piece). Also I'm a frequent bender of strings, and once in a while that does some damage to the intonation…then it's nice to have that little thing handy. |
#68
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
At least one of the guitar players in Bob Dylan's new band had one on his headstock the entire show. I think it was Doug Lancio. This is on an electric too, which means he was foregoing the pedal tuner, to I assume plug straight into the amp. His and Bob Britt's guitar tones sounded amazing. I think it doesn't look the best, but I notice other great players also leave it on, so it seems like nothing to worry about.
|
#69
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
I place the tuner on the back of the headstock so only I can see it. I do this because the i feel the flashing note colors while playing are an unnecessary visual distraction. The tuner stays in place for the duration of the gig.
I learned the hard way to remove the tuner other than for a show or while actively practicing. I don't know what the finish was on my Yairi WY-80 was but I used to leave the tuner in place all the time including when it was in the case. Had that guitar about 10 years or so. Don't know how long it took but toward the end of its time with me I was bummed to realize the tuner pads had burned circles into the headstock. Now my tuners are removed at home or on the road when their job is done.
__________________
2021 Santa Cruz OM Grand Custom 2018 Collings OM2HT Baked 2014 Santa Cruz OM Grand Ovation Legend Guild D40 |
#70
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
I play at home, keep my guitars cased and humidified and tune up before playing but it never occurred to me to remove the tuner. I take it off before returning the guitar to the case but I check tuning between songs.
I guess if you are performing it may be a better visual if it’s off. I’m surprised by the amount of players who dislike leaving that tuner on. Now it’s a thing I’ll think about, darn. I thought I was happy now I’ll have to reevaluate.
__________________
Martin GP 35E 2017 Gibson J-45 Standard 2019 Martin OM15 Custom 2019 |
#71
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Well that's a bit harsh. Let others do as they will, as long as it's not harmful to others. You know?
![]()
__________________
Journey OF660, Adamas 1581, 1587, 1881, SMT - PRS Cu22, Ibanez JEM-FP, S540, RG550, Fender Stratocaster Heil PR-35 : Audio Technica AE-6100, ATM5R : Beyer TG-V90r : Sennheiser 441, 609, 845, 906 : ElectroVoice ND767 HK 608i Friedman WW Smallbox, Marshall 4212 |
#72
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
I couldn't stop laughing . . .
![]() ![]()
__________________
*********
https://markstonemusic.com - American Primitive Guitar in West Texas Instruments by Kazuo Yairi, Alvarez, Gibson & Taylor Former AGF Moderator |
#73
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
I have a soundhole tuner in each of my acoustics - they only come out when they need the battery changed. Aside from those brief minutes to change a battery, they live permanently in the sound holes. For electric, I always play through a pedal-board and amp, and a Polytune 3 is my first pedal in the chain.
In terms of aesthetics, I’ve seen many performers FAR FAR FAR better than I’ll ever be with tuners on their headstocks for entire performances. They’re not worried about the aesthetics, they like the convenience. If it’s OK for them, it’d be OK for me… -Ray
__________________
"It's just honest human stuff that hadn't been near a dang metronome in its life" - Benmont Tench |
#74
|
|||
|
|||
![]() Quote:
As to esthetics, I do prefer conservative. |
#75
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
As Methos mentioned earlier in the thread try one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Cling-Tuner-Ma.../dp/B01NAUKWDV
You put a self stick (removable) magnetic disc on the back of the headstock. It holds the tuner well and you can leave it attached when you case the guitar. Harmon |