Peterson 490 Features:

• Automatic note selection (automatically adjusts to the note being played). Note selection may also be made manually.
• +2/-1 Note Display which allows a more precise reading of bass notes 2 bands higher and treble notes 1 band lower by shifting strobe patterns on the display disc.
• 8 pre-programmed Temperaments (Equal, Pure major & minor, Mean Tone, Pythagorean, Werckmeister III, Kirnberger III, Vallotti & Young)
• Up to 255 User-programmable Temperaments
• Automatic Image Clarifier - designed to greatly accentuate the tuning beats and aid in the advancement of of the "tuning student" for better and quicker aural tuning. This feature allows the user to read partials and is also extremely useful on pianos which produce false beats or have inharmonicity problems within the scale).
• Automatic Display Contrast Control which adjusts for varying lighting conditions.
• Easy trasposition - strobe patterns appear at the correct note for Bb, F & Eb instruments.
• Signal is measured by internal condenser microphone or use the 1/4" input jack for an external microphone or direct input from an electronic sound source.
• Accuracy of response and temperaments are guaranteed to be within 1/10th of a cent (3 times more accurate than even the PT-450 which was accurate to within an incredible 1/3 of 1/100 of a semi-tone)!
• No warm-up required.
• Automatic calibration. Tuner automatically set to A-440 or selectable from A-350 to A-550.
• Measure any frequency precisely and quickly by use of the touch-adjustment which displays on the LCD readout (selectable in 1/1000 of a semitone increments (.1 cents) - up to 50 cents sharp or flat within an 8 octave range - C-32.703Hz to B-7902.128Hz (10 times the flexibility of previous models).
• "The Most Accurate Tuner Ever Developed (again)" - U.S. Patent pending.
• Power consumption: 95v-105v, 110v-120v, 210v-230v, 230v-250v On-board selectable for use anywhere in the world
• Dimensions: 13.4" (34.04cm) x 3.5" (8.57cm) x 6.375" (16.19cm).
• Net weight: 8 Lbs. (3.65kg) / Shipping weight: 10 Lbs. (4.56kg)
• Guarantee: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Peterson AutoStrobeTM 490........................$570.00 $535.25
(this tuner lists at $870.00)

AutoStrobeTM R490
All of the advanced features of the AutoStrobe 490 in a rack mount configuration.
Peterson AutoStrobeTM R490..................$584.25 $549.25

(this model lists at $890.00)

Peterson AutoStrobeTM 490ST - Our most popular tuner - and by far, the best choice for piano tuning at any price or skill level.
(also recommended for harpsichord, pipe organ, harp, and steel drum tuning) An extremely flexible and exacting electronic tuner. All of the advanced features of the AutoStrobeTM 490 + definable memory which has the capacity for 225 custom temperament files, 31 custom stretch tables or a combination (i.e., 112 custom temperaments and 16 custom stretch files).

Features include:

• preset stretch tables for various pianos which can be recalled, copied, edited, and stored. The stretch tuning feature allows the user to store note offsets for 12 chromatic pitches in each of eight octaves. There are also octave increment and decrement buttons that can be controlled remotely by an optional dual footswitch and/or you can use an optional single footswitch and have note or octave increment.

  PRESET TEMPERAMENTS IN THE PETERSON AUTOSTROBETM 490-ST

• EQUAL
• PYTHAGOREAN
• JUST INTONATION-MAJOR
• JUST INTONATION-MINOR
• QUARTER COMMA MEAN-TONE
• WERCKMEISTER-III
• KIRNBERGER-III
• YOUNG
• KELLNER
• POWER 5THs

PRESET STRETCH TABLES IN THE PETERSON AUTOSTROBETM 490-ST

FOR VERTICAL PIANOS

• SPINET - 39" and smaller
• CONSOLE - 39" to 51"
• UPRIGHT - 51" and larger
• GENERIC VERTICAL - Average of vertical sizes

FOR GRAND PIANOS

• SMALL - 5'10" and smaller
• STUDIO - 6' to 7'11"
• CONCERT - 8' and larger

AVERAGE - This table is an average of optimal settings over many styles and makes of upright and grand pianos.

Some very good information worth reading:

490ST Users Manual

Peterson AutoStrobeTM 490ST.....$681.65 $655.25 (this model lists at $1,130.00)

Peterson AutoStrobeTM 590
All of the features and accuracy of the AutoStrobeTM 490+

• Audible Note Tracking (the internal audible tuner follows the notes being played)
• Built-in speaker for the internal metronome & audible reference tones
• Separate input and output jacks for headphones or patching through a PA system.
• Visual range 8 octaves (C-32.703Hz to B-7902.128Hz).
• Audible range 5 octaves(C-65.406Hz to B-1975.533Hz).
• Power consumption: 95v-105v, 110v-120v, 210v-230v, 230v-250v On-board selectable for use anywhere in the world
• Dimensions: 13.4" (34.04cm) x 3.5" (8.57cm) x 6.375" (16.19cm).
• Net weight: 9 Lbs. (4.10kg) / Shipping weight: 11 Lbs. (5.02kg)

Peterson AutoStrobe^TM 590..................$817.95 $765.25 (this tuner lists at $1,130.00)

AutoStrobeTM R590
All of the advanced features of the AutoStrobeTM 590 in a rack mount configuration.

Peterson AutoStrobeTM R590..................$837.90 $777.25

(this model lists at $1,150.00)

9E06107

Peterson V-SAM (Virtual Strobe Tuner) Please Click Here for a full description of this product.

$287.30

9E06107A

Peterson V-SAM Carrying Case Pay only $34.55 with purchase of V-SAM

$40.00

KORG LCA-120

Better than a good set of tuning forks (4 octave range reference tone) for a lot less.

9E06110

KORG LCA-120 Don't let the low price fool you - this is a surprisingly good temperament tuner for pianos (we've tested it ourselves). For a complete description of this item, please Click here 3 year warranty!

$126.75

Peterson AutoStrobeTM Accessories
Peterson AutoStrobeTM Carrying Case
(for all 490 & 590 series tuners except rack-mount versions)
This heavy stitched case w/ inner lining features a detachable strap (as shown) and inner Velcro pouch for convenient power cord & optional microphone or small parts/tool storage.
9E06102.........................................................$45.55 $38.00 Pay only $33.00 when purchased w/ any 490, 490ST or 590 AutoStrobeTM
RoadCase
Hard case for AutoStrobeTM Tuners
9E06115........................................................$98.80
Single Footswitch
For remote control of metronome (590 only), output mute (490 only) and note / octave increment (490ST only)
9E06116........................................................$41.05 $38.50
Double Footswitch
For remote control of octave increment / decrement when using a 490ST stretch file
9E06117........................................................$44.40 $37.00

STROBE CENTER 5000-II

• 7 octave visual range: C-16.352Hz to B-3951.064Hz; 8 octaves when using the DISPLAY +2/-1 feature.
• Equal, pre-programmed or user definable temperament scales may be selected or use strectch tuning tables; all of which are guaranteed to be accurate within 1/10th of 1/100th of a semitone (1/10th of one cent or 0.006%).
• Specific key selection allows a choice of Bb, F, Eb and C key signatures. Especially useful for instruments not tuned in "C".
• Each of the individual 12 strobe discs (representing individual notes) is driven by separate microprocessor controlled motors for unparalleled accuracy.
• An extremely flexible and definable memory has the capacity for 225 custom temperament files, 32 custom stretch tables or a combination (i.e., 112 custom temperaments and 16 custom stretch files).
• Operates on either 105-125 or 210-240 volt AC 50/60Hz power sources.
• Audio recognition is made by either the built-in high sensitivity condensor microphone or external microphone or pick-up which plugs directly into the front panel.
• Dimensions: 7-1/2" x 21-1/4" x 14-1/4" (19.1cm x 54.0cm x 36.2cm).
• Net weight: 26 Lbs. (11.8kg) / Shipping weight: 29 Lbs. (13.2kg).

SC-5000-II.........................................$4,048.00 $3,150.00 (this model lists at $4,950.00) LOW PRICE GUARANTEED!! TONEWORKS
DTR-2000 DIGITAL TUNER
Rack-mount tuner with comprehensive features and specs - including strobe tuning and a cable check function.
Chromatic (piano, etc.), guitar (6-string, 7-string)/bass, and open modes.
• Five types of open tuning.
• Three types of display: cents, hertz, or strobe.
• Seven-semitone flat tuning mode supports dropped tunings up to 7 semitones – a worldwide first.
• Adjustable calibration of 438–445 Hz. (Select either manual or auto)
• Reference pitches can be output from the Sound jack (C2 - C6).
• Two sets of inputs.
• Built in mic supports acoustic guitar tuning.
• Illumination function that lights up rack-mounted equipment below.
• Dimensions: 18.94(W) x 4.45(D) x 1.81(H) in.
• Weight: 3.09 lbs.
Specifications subject to change without notice
DTR-2000..............................................................$320.00 (this tuner normally retails at $450.00)

DTR-1000 DIGITAL TUNER
Highly Accurate Tuning with Large LED for Easy Viewing.
Chromatic tuner that automatically detects the note name and accurate pitch.
• Seven-semintone flat tuning support.
• Two types of display: cents or strobe.
• Adjustable calibration of 438--455 Hz. (Manual/Auto)
• Dimensions: 18.94(W) x 4.45(D) x 1.81(H) in.
• Weight: 3.09 lbs.
Specifications subject to change without notice
DTR-1000..............................................................$225.00

(this tuner normally retails at $329.00)

EXTERNAL BYPASS OMNIDIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE

High sensitivity diaphragm

Accentuates visual display on all electronic tuners equipped with a 1/4" phono jack

Frequency response: 80-100Hz / 10,000-12,0000Hz

9E06114.............................................................$40.00 $26.25
Suction Cup Microphone
For use on guitars, soundboards, steel drums, etc. 1/4" phono jack.
9E06118........................................................$16.75

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Clip-On Microphone
Useful for most all acoustic tuning applications. An exceptional add-on for the Peterson V-SAM tuner. 1/4" phono jack.
9E06119........................................................$19.35 $10.95 Playola Digital Player System IPS Secure On-Line Ordering System Main "Hub" Page Email us
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