FCT-2 Professional Multi-Instrument Clip-On Tuner for Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, and Violin

I've been having a lot of trouble tuning my Squire Strat using a phone app. Decided to give this Fender tuner a try and I am VERY pleased! It's super easy to use, don't need to be plugged into an amp and works with various instrument other than just the guitar (like my 4-string bass). I could never get intonation to work with the phone app but this tuner made it a snap! All six strings tuned and intonated in only 5 minutes! Well worth the price, I highly recommend this tuner!

It was a bit smaller than I expected, but that doesn’t matter as long as the interface is clear and the tuning is spot-on—and it was perfect in both cases.I tested it on my acoustic and electric guitars, ukulele, bass, and even my neighbor’s violin, and it performed great on every instrument.The biggest selling point for me is the chromatic tuning mode. I’ve written several songs that use alternate tunings, so that feature is really important to me. I used to rely on a phone app, but it was discontinued, which is why I decided to switch to a real physical device. Overall, I’m very pleased with the product.

SUPER QUICK DELIVERY. THE TUNER IS EASY TO USE AND ACCURATE. BEING COMPACT THE TUNER IS VERY EASY TO USE AND PROVIDES MULTI INSTRUMENT USAGF. GREAT PRODUCT.

For context, I have limited experience playing the guitar. I dabbled a bit in college (15 years ago), but am no musician. We got my son a Loog Pro guitar for christmas (small 3-string acoustic guitar for kids) and I ordered this tuner to go with it. I assumed you would set it to Guitar mode (G) for a guitar and tried to tune it. It absolutely would not work. I was so frustrated. As I adjusted the tuning pegs in attempt to tune the guitar, the tuner consistently registered the same note, even as the pitch of the string fluctuated significantly. I only kept trying for so long because I was assumed I was doing something wrong. Eventually, I came back to Amazon and read through reviews hoping someone else had experienced this issue and written about it. (After all, how could it have such high reviews if it didn't work?!) Thanks to another reviewer, I learned that apparently it needs to be set to Chromatic (C) for an acoustic guitar. I changed the mode and the tuner instantly worked and I was easily able to tune the guitar. All of this frustration could have been prevented if there had been instructions to put it in chromatic mode for an acoustic guitar on the box or on the small piece of paper inside the box. Not everyone who purchases a tuner is already experienced enough to know something like that. So it works great, but knocking off a star for a frustrating experience that could have been prevented with some instructions.

First of all, this tuner seems to do its job very nicely. Many of the reviews here mention it does a good job, even "very precise". I think this is the most important thing about this cute gadget. The complaints I've seen have to do with other stuff: (Everybody is entitled to their opinion, I guess, but I somewhat disagree with many of the complaints I read.) "Hard to remove battery cover": If you expected a "no tools cap", this is not it. But, as far as having to use a "special screwdriver", no; and I think that's an unfair comment (It makes you think you need something like one of those triangular-shaped screwdrivers that some handheld gaming consoles use. Nothing like that). It's a Phillips screw. That's very standard in my book. Granted, it's not a #2 Phillips size; you need a #1, but come on, that's like the second-most-common Phillips screwdriver size! Plus, as you unscrew it, it will pull the battery holder out. The screw stays in place, so no risk of it falling and getting lost. It's actually a very nice design. "The battery dies quickly": I just got it, so I can't attest to this, but I suspect this is actually true. MAYBE that's why the manual says: "Remove the battery from the unit when not in use for extended periods of time. I'd say that's fair game. (You are supposed to read the manual, right?) I suspect what's going on here is that this little unit doesn't have a true power on/off switch (the button is just for turning off the screen). And I think this has to do with the price. Would I prefer it had a proper power-off switch? Of course! But, considering it's already hard to find these kinds of gadgets without an internal battery (see pros/cons below), if that's what I have to concede, it's fine. "It uses a rare, costly battery": No it doesn't! The CR2032 is probably the most common "coin" battery nowadays, and it is not expensive at all (I mean, you can look that up here on Amazon). "Insufficient instructions": If you are expecting a "tuning manual" or a QR code to a YouTube video, you'll be disappointed. Again, for the price, this could have come with no manual at all. I find the manual adequate and sufficient: it does provide detailed information on how to operate the device, although it won't teach you how to tune an instrument. (I think this is like buying a guitar, and expecting it'll come with "instructions" on "how to play a guitar". It might come with some information on how to operate the string tensors, but I don't think anybody expects to learn how to use it from "its manual".) "It reads all strings right, except one": I find that REALLY hard to believe. It's not like it has a separate sensor and separate circuitry inside, for each string. If it reads fine 5 of 6 strings, do you really think the unit is defective? If it detects, say, the 6th string as the 5th, but all the others are detected fine, do you think the tuner is the problem? Isn't it much more probable that the 6th string is way out of tune? Or maybe even: a 5th string was mistakenly installed in place of the 6th? I'm not saying you can't get a lemon; it's an electronic device and of course there could be defective ones, but this so very specific kind of defect I find very hard to believe. Maybe I'm wrong, but before returning it for something like that, I think it's worth testing it with another instrument or making really sure the problem isn't the string, instead of the tuner. Pros: No rechargeable battery inside: Yes, this is a pro for me. (If you prefer that, it exists.) I really don't see how having to remember to first charge this with a USB cable (until, eventually, its tiny battery fails, which then won't be replaceable) is better than just keeping a couple of CR2032 and a small Ph1 screwdriver with it. This "convenience", of having an integrated rechargeable battery, I find rather very inconvenient; and it makes the device considerably more expensive. No, thank you. Or rather: Thank you so much for offering the CR2032 alternative. Modes: It offers dedicated modes for Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Violin, and Ukulele. So far, I have only used it for Guitar, and it worked nicely. String detection: In addition to displaying the note being detected, it will tell you what string it's picking up (number to the left of the note). A feature I really wasn't expecting, but found very useful. Three hinges on the clip: I don't see how some people find it hard to position. I thought it would have only one (2 max) point of adjustment. It's very adjustable. Wide clip: I was sure (by its pictures) the clip would be flimsy and wouldn't open wide enough. I was wrong. Well, I hope it doesn't break, but so far I haven't read anybody complaining of that. Cons: No true switch-off button: This is not a deal-breaker for me, but of course, it would be better to be able to just leave the battery in. Maybe it would cost a bit more if it had it… I would pay for that feature. It comes with the battery: Why is this a con? Because it creates an unnecessary complication (and potential problem) for shipping. As I said, CR2032 are common and not hard to come by. Maybe it would even be cheaper if they left the battery out. Furthermore, the battery is unbranded and probably not a good one. Conclusion: I'll update this review if something goes wrong, but so far, I highly recommend this product.

If you want a fast and easy perfect tune buy this FCT-2 tuner. Tune each string so that the >>>green bar in the middle of the scale is solidly lit<<<. Your guitar IS in perfect tune. Period. There will be ZERO string wavering when you strum it. None.. This FCT-2 will allow you to get a perfect 'solid green bar' tune regardless of background noise. Not being able to clearly hear your guitar with other musicians, loud talking, room noise, stage noise etc. around you. Buy it and enjoy a fast easy 'spot on' tune.

It's not perfect and won't register a low G on an ukulele on the ukulele setting but it's a very nice little tuner

Purchased this to replace a tuner that was not very reliable. I am very pleased with this tuner, it is easy to use and reliable.

This does the job and is accurate to the key.

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Been using this for a long time- ita reliable, pretty durable, easy to use

Producto funcional, buena relación precio-calidad

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