
With its good overall market performance, the Snark ST-2 is a great tool for guitarists and multi-instrumentalists. Snark advises against using the ST-2 on instruments with sensitive finishes, like nitrocellulose lacquer, oil finish, polyurethane and French polish. One thing to note is that the swivel joint that holds the display in place can be damaged so be careful when clipping it on or removing it - although it hasn't happened to me some people say there's has broken.

Other features include a 360 degree swivel, power save, tap tempo silent metronome, and transpose tuning. Note that its guitar centric design doesn't make it viable for use as a trumpet tuner, viola tuner and orchestra tuner. In addition to its vibration sensor, it also comes with a built-in microphone, which allows it to tune other instruments that it can't clip on to, much like a handheld tuner. It features a compact profile that has endeared the Snark brand to many players, while housing a faster chip that improves the speed and accuracy of its tuning. The Snark ST-2 is a clip-on chromatic tuner that's designed for acoustic instruments, primary of which is the acoustic guitar.
#Good acoustic guitar tuner series
The SN-5X takes the versatility of Snark's SN series up a notch by adding compatibility with violins. Chromatic - works with all stringed instruments.Tuning Modes: Guitar, Chromatic, Flat tuning and Transpose modes.Reference Pitch: 415Hz-466Hz calibration.If value for money is your primary concern then it's hard to find anything that beats the Snark SN-1X in this regard. It doesn't have special modes for alternate tunings such as DADGAD but you can tune to those in chromatic mode.Īlthough I haven't experienced this problem myself, I've seen reports from some people who have been using it for more than a year saying that the plastic case becomes sticky to touch after that length of time.

It also includes a tap tempo metronome that gives you visual cues of the beat. This version of the Snark also works as a chromatic tuner and allows flat tuning, and works with a capo. As such, it is slightly more affordable, while offering the same functionalities that you need to get your guitar in tune. The Snark SN-1X is a stripped down version of the Snark ST-2, without the built-in mic for use with other instruments.
