D'Addario PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner

I use these tuners for my bass guitars. They are accurate and work very well for my bass instruments. I never take them off as they are so small and discreet. The letters are easy to see, and can be viewed from different angles. Purchased one as a gift for a friend who plays mandolin and is he is delighted with the ease of use and the size of the tuner. I have been using mine for over 6 months and have not had to change the battery yet. Would highly recommend this tuner to fellow musicians.

Great tuner. Is as accurate as other much more expensive tuners I have. Its small, neat and fits my strat and flying V nicely. Would like another but will wait as purchased the first a few days ago for £13.30 and is now up to £18.35. If it comes down in price will get another.

I have owned this all but 5 min, tuned 2 different types of guitars (Classical and Steel string) and so far good results. It is compact and discreet so I was able to fit it just under my high E string on the backside of the headstock with no issues. I am able to put my guitar in its case with the tuner attached uninterrupted. The tuner picks up the vibrations of the neck/headstock via a piezo transducer instead of a mic so I was able to tune w/o picking up my 2 year old daughter's screaming readmission of "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen.Unlike other reviews stating the display is too dim, I find the display adequately bright and easy to read, it is a breeze to adjust the tuner display by simply rotating it to get the best viewing angle. Plus there is a button to flip the display 180º to suit your needs.Now for the bad. The power button rattles when playing my guitar. As I am a tonehead, that little rattle just will not be acceptable. Three options present themselves: return it (always a pain, so no), take it off after tuning (the main purpose is to keep it attached to the guitar, so no), or fix it.I remedied the situation by wrapping a small black rubber band around the power button with just a whisper of pressure. Viola! No more buzzing rattle.Overall I rate this item 4/5 stars and am satisfied with my purchase. It now blends into my guitar visually and audibly.

Excellent quality and has a good display that you can actually read outside in the sun.I love how the display can be reversed or inverted to fit in any direction.Easy to use and give an accurate reading.Discrete in use and doesn't look out of place.Perfect for both right handed and left handed players.I expected it to come loose and fall off but fitted correctly it is rock solid and I had no issues using it in a live situation.Instructions say not to leave it on all of the time as it may cause finish damage in 'expensive' guitars (think Nitro/Rickenbacker).Overall I am very pleased with this tuner.Prices vary considerably from different sellers so shop around (anywhere between £19 and £45 at the time of writing).

I've used the d'addario eclipse tuner for years but I've always wanted something more discreet. So I finally decided to get one of these, and I'm really happy with it.It's almost invisible from the front. And perfectly in view from the rear. I always found the the eclipse was a little too bulky, and too fiddly when angling it to view. This micro, however, has none of those problems.Extremely compact and doesnt need any adjustments to either use or tuck away. You pretty much slap it on and only ever touch it again to power it. Doesn't protrude much from the headstock either, so it also doesn't get knocked when wall mouting my guitars.The orientation button and rotational adjustments are also a nice touch. No matter where you mount it, you can alwayas get a clear view.Likely to be my go to tuner from now on. Really can't fault it.

I have never been keen on cumbersome and fragile clip-on tuners but this is an excellent product. Very discreet, well designed, extremely sensitive and very accurate (tested on acoustic guitar and mandolin).Build quality is good, the ratchet clamp is neat and the non-slip surfaces grip well.I had no difficulty in seeing the changes on the colour display without needing my reading spectacles. I like the fact that it remembers which way the screen orientation is set after power off and the visual metronome is useful. The larger power button is near the display end so it is easy to feel without needing to see it.After power-up, the base frequency is briefly displayed but, usefully, there is a three or four second delay before you can change it; setting it by accident is extremely unlikely. However, if you do make a change, it does not reset to 440 on power-down so it is worth checking at power-up (just in case some joker has decided to set it for you).I needed to use a small screwdriver to loosen one side of the battery cover but I much prefer this to having it fall off in the dark.You might be aware that some strings can sound a little flat if they are not plucked at full playing volume and this tuner is sensitive enough to show this tendency. On a properly tuned string with both bars on, the left bar will tend to go off if you hit the string very hard. The percentage change is tiny but this sharpening effect is properly detected and you can correct for it if you prefer.This tuner was recommended to me by a professional musician and, at under £12.00, I ordered four without hesitation. If you appreciate great design, and the sound of properly tuned instruments, I'm sure you will be impressed.

This headstock tuner is very small, unobtrusive and appears to be quite accurate. The display, however, is not very bright at all. It works ok in a dark room, but is very difficult to see if outside during daylight hours or inside if the room is bathed in sunlight. I thought perhaps the battery was exhausted, so I put a brand new Duracell in it but it was no brighter. It has a very wide calibration range, from 410-480Hz, more than most other tuners on the market but the smallness of the controls and the faintness of the display makes it all to easy to change the calibration setting without realising and thus tune your instrument to the wrong pitch. It takes one 2032 battery [supplied in the tuner already], with no instructions on how to change it. It was initially a bit of a puzzle to see how the battery compartment opened, but it was nothing that a bit of brute force and ignorance couldn't work out in the fullness of time.Altogether quite a nice little tuner, with a visual metronome display, but seriously let down by the faintness of the display.

Why do I need a digital tuner? I've been tuning my guitars by ear for 25+ years and I have the Fender Tune app on my phone just for reference purposes.Well,I figured a decent digital tuner would be ideal for setting up my intonation more than basic tuning as my collection of guitars has been ever expanding over 2020.So i bought one of these little fellows ,for 14 quid you can't go to wrong,I figured.Little is right.I don't know why but when I opened up the package and sawe the size of it I couldn't get over how small it is.Of course,that's exactly the point,the size.It clips on perfectly to the headstock,see photos and with it's really well made ratchet system stays there aswell.The angle can be set to however you want it aswell as the display so it's always upright no matter what orientation you have it at.The display is wonderfull clear and bright aswell as telling you just exactly what you need to know.As for accurate,well I've only checked it against ther Fender app on my phone but they agree on when my string is properly in tune so that suggests accurate to me.It also coincides with my ear aswell so I'm good with that.Such a useful little gadget I'll be buying a bunch more after xmas to fit to some of my other guitars.For the price,size and functionality I think these are pretty hard to beat.

purchased this product based on the reviews, and I must say, it's truly a little marvel. While I knew it was small, I didn't anticipate it being this tiny! Nonetheless, it's essential for musicians.

I’ve used a lot of tuners over the years, and the D'Addario Accessories Micro Headstock Tuner is by far one of the best small tuners I’ve come across. The compact design makes it easy to clip onto my guitar without being in the way, and the discreet size doesn’t affect the look of my instrument. Despite its small size, it’s incredibly accurate and does the job perfectly every time.This tuner works great for acoustic, electric, bass guitars, and even my ukulele! It’s versatile and adapts easily to different instruments. I especially love how quickly it tunes – the LCD screen is easy to read, and the clip-on mechanism ensures a secure fit on the headstock. It also holds up well, even in noisy environments like band practice or gigs.What really stands out is how reliable and consistent it is. It’s easy to use, and the precision of the tuning is spot on. The low profile doesn’t distract, and the fact that it’s so lightweight makes it perfect for travel. Whether I’m at home or on the go, I always have it with me for quick tuning.If you’re looking for a small, high-quality tuner that won’t let you down, the D'Addario Micro Headstock Tuner is a must-have. I highly recommend it for both beginners and seasoned players alike!

It's good. Get this one.Small. Discreet. Does its job well. But doesn't announce its presence.I gave up on the Polytune for this one. Attaches securely. Full 360 angle rotation. Adjustable display orientation. Definitely MICRO but still easy to read. Replaceable battery so you don't have to throw out a working unit just because the battery dies.Just know this hugs tight to the clamp and wherever you clamp it. It doesn't sit out and away. I thought it might be problematic. I was looking at a Snark as well. But it wasn't a problem at all.It's so discreet and secure, you can just leave it on. No hunting for the tuner. No clipping on/off every time you need to tune. Just pick up your guitar and it's right there. Can't get lost.

Absolutely wonderful

Es el segundo afinador de este modelo que tengo (el primero lo perdí) y sin duda volvería a repetir si tuviera que volver a comprarme uno. Es un afinador muy sencillo que permite diferentes afinaciones, de 410 a 480Hz (no solo 440Hz como otros afinadores). Dispone además de un metrónomo luminoso, bastante útil para saber la velocidad de una pieza de forma discreta, pues su tamaño es tan pequeño que puede pasar desapercibido al tocar en público. Ofrece también la posibilidad de girar la pantalla lo que facilita su colocación. Sí es verdad que por menos de 10€ se pueden encontrar afinadores similares que cumplen la misma función. Viene con las instrucciones en inglés pero es fácil de manejar. En conclusión: Muy recomendable para quien busque algo discreto y funcional, si solo se quiere para afinar (sin metrónomo) y sin importar tamaño, se pueden encontrar otros de buena calidad y más baratos.