| Boss TU-3 | |
|---|---|
| Street price | Buy on Amazon Search on Reverb  |
| 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 materials Beautiful, responsive LED display Dual outputs 5-year warranty (2 years for labor)Cons
Limited calibration range Detection accuracy is just average
