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Peterson StroboStomp Review
Introduction
I was getting frustrated with my old Sabine 1500 floor model tuner as it took for ever to find the
right pitch. This was a problem during rehearsal as it slowed down practice and could cause dead
time on stage. After reading through numerous guitar forums I decided to give the Peterson
StroboStomp a try.
StroboStomp Specs
100% True Bypass Switching with Heavy Duty 3PDT Stomp Switch for Silent Tuning
Real-Time Virtual Strobe TM Technology
Backlit Strobe Display
Accuracy to 1/10th of a Cent (30 times more accurate than LED / Needle Tuners)
Offsets for All Instruments Fitted with the Buzz Feiten Tuning System� Including 12 String
Range Far Exceeds that of Any Guitar or Bass
Peterson Custom GTR TM, BAS TM and 12 String Tunings
User-Programmable Tempered Tunings
Drop / Capo Transposition for All Tunings and Offsets
Built-In Mute-able Active DI for Acoustic Guitars and Bass with Ground/Lift and XLR Output
Power-Sharing 9V DC Input / Output or 9V Battery
Rock Solid Die-Cast Construction Ergonomically Designed to Protect LCD and Stomp Switch
Rig Simplification
Due to the tone impact the Sabine had on my rig a DOD A/B box was used to switch the tuner in/out
of the signal. Since the StroboStomp has true bypass this is no longer an issue and I run my
guitar cord directly into the StroboStomp then to the rack.
StroboStomp Impressions
So far I have only used the standard tuning with the StroboStomp but it has definitely made an
improvement. Using the Sabine the intro to Plush was harsh sounding however the incredible 0.1
cent accuracy of the StroboStomp has eliminated this harsh sound and has improved the sound of all
chords.
There has been some debate on the web that unless everyone in the band uses a highly accurate
tuner then you will be out of tune with the other members. BS. Your guitar has got to be in tune
with itself first and the more accurate the tuning the better the tone. Since using the
StroboStomp I have gotten comments from band members on how much better my rig sounds - even from
the drummer.
Peterson Support
Peterson has a forum dedicated to the StroboStomp Forum
with reps from Peterson available to answer questions. The Peterson Tuning contacts page also lists
people their job function and telephone extension which is something just don't see from other
manufacturers.
Conclusion
Whether you are a rack person or pedal board type the Peterson StroboStomp is 1 pedal that should
be included in your rig. Remember you can use the StroboStomp to reduce pedal board clutter by
having it power your other pedals.
Peterson StroboStomp Virtual Strobe Tuner Pedal and DI
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