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02-01-2019, 06:30 PM
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Snark Tuner Issue
When I hit the Low E string my Snark tuner shows an E and then immediately goes to D.
Then when I hit the A string it shows its flat and then after a few moments it shows it in the yellow as if its sharp. What am I doing wrong here? Its not working like I thought it would. I thought it seemed pretty simple but apparently its not. r/Mike 
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02-01-2019, 07:57 PM
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Getting an even note to tune by is a bit of an acquired skill. You want to strike the string with just enough force to sound the note. If you strike it hard it will show sharp at the time the note starts ringing, and of course eventually the note vibration will get so soft that the tuner can't sense it. Try to minimize the "pitch-sharp spike" from hitting the string too hard.
Some ultra-responsive tuners (Peterson strobe tuners for example) are so sensitive to string strike that they are harder to use until you acquire this skill. In my experience, the Snark tuners are not as "jumpy" or responsive, and so are easier for beginners to use.
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02-01-2019, 11:36 PM
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02-02-2019, 12:11 AM
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What FrankHudson said.
You may want to try plucking the string firmly, but quickly and close to the bridge.
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#5
02-02-2019, 12:16 AM
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Mute all strings except the one you're tuning.
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#6
02-02-2019, 07:44 AM
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I only tune my electric guitars with a tuning pedal due to the inability of clip on tuners to get it right unless there's dead silence in the room. I can tune while a 2nd guitar is playing, bass is playing, drummer is playing and keyboard is playing.
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#7
02-02-2019, 08:01 AM
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Does it happen only on your electric guitar and other guitars are fine? If so, try a different location on the headstock.
Not sure if a low battery would give that symptom?
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#8
02-03-2019, 06:37 AM
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I have one guitar that has a knack for snookering Snarks - my Firebird. Try playing the 12th fret harmonic (barely touch the string at the 12th fret when plucking) and see if it'll give a true reading then.
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#9
02-03-2019, 10:47 AM
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Quote:
If you're using a Snark you have to know which model you have and if that particular model has a mic or not. I'm surprised by how many users are not aware of that. All tuners that rely on vibration may experience odd response dependant upon where they are clipped on. Usually it's a simple matter of shifting the tuner location just a bit to eliminate that problem. If you return the tuner to that location then it usually works with no problem.
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#10
02-03-2019, 04:12 PM
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Lots of good advice here. In summary:
- Make sure the battery is good. - Make sure that the mic is off if it is on, so it is only picking up the vibration and not any other noise around you. - Mute the other strings so it is only trying to track the one you are tuning. - Always tune up to pitch. Go past and go sharp? Drop flat and come back up. Hope this helps.
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