Boss TU-3 | |
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Approx street price | $99.00
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Key specs | |
Detection Accuracy |
Stream/Cent Our test: ±2.06 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±1.92 cents | Sharp: ±2.20 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±1.0 cents |
Detection Range | 16.35-4186.01 Hz (C0-C8)COMPARE |
Calibration range | 436-445 Hz (In 1-Hertz steps) COMPARE |
Responsiveness | Not testedCOMPARE |
Notes: | |
Tuning | |
Instrument tuning modes | Chromatic, 6-, 7-string guitar, 4-, 5- 6-string bass |
Transposition options | In Chromatic mode: 1-2 semitones flat; In Guitar mode: 1-6 semitones flat; In Bass mode: 1-3 semitones flat |
Programmable? | No |
Memory? | Yes |
Polyphonic? | No |
Display | |
Display type | 3-color LED |
Display resolution | 21 segments (10-/10+) |
Optional meter display modes? | Yes: Stream or Cent |
Features | |
Bypass mode | Buffered |
Volume/Boost? | No |
Mute? | Yes |
USB? | No |
Power | |
Power source | 9V battery or 9V AC adapter |
Battery life | 14 hours; 3 hours in high-brightness mode |
Auto-off/Power save? | No |
Battery indicator? | Yes (check light) |
DC out? | Yes |
Power consumption | 30 mA max; 85 mA max in high-brightness mode |
Physical | |
Enclosure | Steel |
Dimensions | 73 x 129 x 50 mm (2.87 x 5.08 x 1.97 in) |
Weight | 390 g (14 oz) |
Fine print | |
Warranty | 5 year parts, 2 years labor |
Release date | 2009 |
Made in | Taiwan |
Included features | High-brightness mode, Accu-Pitch feature, dual signal outputs, silent switching |
Available accessories | Boss PSA-120S 9v Power Adapter (250mA), Boss PCS-20A Parallel DC Cord |
Notes | -- |
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Pros
Top-notch build quality and materialsBeautiful, responsive LED display
Dual outputs
5-year warranty (2 years for labor)
Cons
Limited calibration rangeDetection accuracy is just average