accessories · clip-on tuners
PolyTune Clip Polyphonic Clip-on Tuner
| Maker | TC Electronic |
|---|---|
| Type | accessories · clip-on tuners |
| Introduced | 2015 |
| Price | USD 37 (2026-09) |
| Status | current |
The first polyphonic clip-on tuner, reading all strings at once and switching to chromatic or strobe mode for single-string work.
Watch
Frank Olson Twins' clip shows the strobe mode in use, and Şerif Meral's comparison sets the PolyTune against a cheaper tuner.
Why it matters
TC Electronic announced it in June 2015 and it is still the headstock tuner other models are measured against. Polyphonic mode is accurate to plus or minus one cent, chromatic mode to plus or minus 0.5 cent, and strobe mode to plus or minus 0.02 cent. MonoPoly switching means you do not have to choose a mode before you start playing.
Note
The world's first polyphonic clip-on tuner, announced by TC Electronic in June 2015 and still the reference headstock tuner. Polyphonic mode is accurate to +/-1 cent, with chromatic and ultra-precise strobe modes for single-string work.
Specifications
- polyphonic tuning (all strings at once)
- MonoPoly auto mode switching
- chromatic +/-0.5 cent, strobe +/-0.02 cent
- adaptive LED matrix display
- stainless steel clip
Before you buy
- polyphonic mode reads open strings, so single notes need chromatic or strobe mode
- the 0.02-cent strobe mode is the accurate one — use it for setups
- stainless steel clip fits a headstock without a pedalboard slot
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Şerif Meral · 2024-05 · 21,161 views
“Do you think this price difference is worth it?”
Cheap tuner vs TC Electronic PolyTune comparison