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Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

by Boss
Original price $99.99 - Original price $99.99
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$99.99
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Get the new World Standard Tuner in Your Pedal rig - the Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

The world’s top-selling stage tuner, the BOSS TU-2, evolves and improves with the debut of the new TU-3. Housed in a tank-tough BOSS stompbox body, the TU-3 features a smooth 21-segment LED meter with a High-Brightness mode that cuts through the harshest outdoor glare. Choose between Chromatic or Guitar/Bass tuning modes, and enjoy visual pinpoint tuning verification with the Accu-Pitch Sign function. The TU-3 incorporates a convenient Note Name Indicator that can display notes of 7-string guitars and 6-string basses, while the Flat-Tuning mode can support up to six half-steps. It’s the new-standard tuner that no guitarist or bass player should be without!


  • 21-segment LED meter with brightness control
  • High-Brightness mode enhances meter visibility outdoors
  • Accurate to +/- one cent
  • Accu-Pitch Sign function provides visual verification when tuning is complete
  • Chromatic and Guitar/Bass mode (tune by string number, with support for 7-string guitars and 6-string basses)
  • Flat tuning is supported with Guitar Flat mode, which allows for “drop” tunings up to six semitones below standard pitch
  • Tuner automatically mutes when the tuner is on
  • Supplies power for up to seven BOSS compact effect pedals (with optional PCS-20A Cable)


SPECIFICATIONS

  • Tuning Range: C0 (16.35 Hz)--C8 (4,186 Hz)
  • Reference Pitch: A4 = 436--445 Hz (1 Hz step)
  • Tuning Accuracy: +/- 1 cent
  • Display modes: Cent mode/ Stream mode
  • Power Supply: Carbon-zinc battery (9V, 6F22) or Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)
  • / AC adaptor (sold separately)
  • Bypass: Buffered bypass
  • Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
  • Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
  • Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
  • Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
  • Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
  • Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
  • Current Draw: 20 mA (DC 9 V)/ 80 mA (DC 9 V, when High Brightness mode is on)

Modes

  • Chromatic
  • Chromatic flat x2
  • Guitar
  • Guitar flat x2
  • Bass
  • Bass flat x3

Controls

  • Pedal switch
  • MODE button
  • STREAM/CENT button

Connectors

  • INPUT jack
  • OUTPUT jack
  • BYPASS jack
  • DC IN jack
  • DC OUT jack

Expected battery life under continuous use

  • Carbon: Approx. 5 hours
  • Alkaline: Approx. 21 hours
  • These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use

Accessories

  • Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTE," and "Information")
  • Carbon-zinc battery (9V, 6F22)

Options (sold separately)

  • AC adaptor: PSA series
  • Parallel DC cord: PCS-20A(DC Plug x8)

Size & Weight

  • Size Dimensions: 73 x 129 x 59mm (2-7/8 x 5-1/8 x 2-3/8inches)
  • Weight(including battery):390g (14oz)


Manufacturer: Boss
Model: TU-3
SKU: I242521-N-14-WHXX
UPC: 761294409664


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