

🎸 Tune like a pro, stay invisible like a ninja.
The D'Addario Micro Headstock Tuner is a precision clip-on tuner designed for acoustic, electric guitars, basses, and other stringed instruments. Its ultra-compact size (1.25") and vibration-sensing piezo transducer deliver highly accurate tuning with a tri-color backlit display for easy reading in any lighting. Featuring a 360-degree swivel clip and adjustable padded clamp, it fits all headstock sizes and orientations. Powered by an included CR2032 battery with auto-off for extended life, this tuner is perfect for musicians seeking discreet, reliable, and versatile tuning on stage or in the studio.















| ASIN | B005FKF1PY |
| Batteries | 1 CR123A batteries required. (included) |
| Battery type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #190 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #7 in Music Tuning Accessories |
| Body Material | Synthetic |
| Color Name | Black |
| Connector Type | 1/4" (6.35mm) audio plug |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (19,074) |
| Date First Available | September 1, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | PW-CT-12 |
| Material Type | Synthetic |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 0.07 x 1 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
P**.
Compact, Accurate, and Super Convenient – A Must-Have for Any Musician!
These D'Addario Micro Headstock Tuners are absolutely fantastic. I use them on both my acoustic and electric guitars, and they deliver quick, accurate tuning every time. The compact size is a huge plus—it stays out of sight while playing, and doesn't interfere with the aesthetics or balance of the instrument. The clip holds firmly without damaging the finish, and the display is bright and easy to read from multiple angles. I love that the 2-pack lets me keep one on each of my frequently used instruments—no need to swap tuners between sessions. It's also great that this works for a variety of string instruments including ukulele and banjo. Highly recommend for anyone from beginner to pro. This is one of those tools you end up using daily without even thinking about it—and wondering how you ever got by without it!
T**A
This thing is awesome
I love this tuner. I actually bought 2 of them. Clip on tuners are great especially since they don't make me take up a space on my board for a tuner pedal. But they can be kind of an eye sore on an otherwise awesome looking guitar. This one is so small you barely notice it's there. The battery lasts a long time and it's very accurate for tuning guitar and bass. I want one for every guitar I have because it's super convenient to just leave it on the headstock. It's very inconspicuous. I wish I had 6 of them.
K**.
I Set My Guitar's Intonation With It--Perfect Job!
Yeah...I know it's small, but it's mighty! I used it, exclusively, to micro-tune my classical guitar, constantly taking readings with this tuner at the 12th fret as compared to the open note and adjusting the saddle as needed. This tuner did a great job--I didn't need my old rack-mount tuner because this one was super-accurate, and that really surprised me!!!!! The proof is in the pudding, they say, and now, thanks to this inexpensive but great tuner, the intonation on my guitar is about as perfect as it can be (given the fact that it is an acoustic instrument) which the flutist and violinist I play with appreciate a lot. I liked it so much that I purchased two more for my other classical and my steel-string Taylor, and it works great on both of those too.
C**G
it works
Works as advertised after you take the fake sticker off of the display. Yep I'm that guy. Super small ard really does disappear behind the headstock. Works good with mandolin so probably good with anything acoustic.
B**Z
Great product.
I never liked how big and bulky snark tuners are. This thing works great. This is the second one I’ve purchased. Battery life is pretty good, and it’s really accurate. Price point is a little high, but nobody else is making them this good at this size.
J**H
Perfect Small Tuner for Any Guitarist – Compact and Reliable!
I’ve used a lot of tuners over the years, and the D'Addario Accessories Micro Headstock Tuner is by far one of the best small tuners I’ve come across. The compact design makes it easy to clip onto my guitar without being in the way, and the discreet size doesn’t affect the look of my instrument. Despite its small size, it’s incredibly accurate and does the job perfectly every time. This tuner works great for acoustic, electric, bass guitars, and even my ukulele! It’s versatile and adapts easily to different instruments. I especially love how quickly it tunes – the LCD screen is easy to read, and the clip-on mechanism ensures a secure fit on the headstock. It also holds up well, even in noisy environments like band practice or gigs. What really stands out is how reliable and consistent it is. It’s easy to use, and the precision of the tuning is spot on. The low profile doesn’t distract, and the fact that it’s so lightweight makes it perfect for travel. Whether I’m at home or on the go, I always have it with me for quick tuning. If you’re looking for a small, high-quality tuner that won’t let you down, the D'Addario Micro Headstock Tuner is a must-have. I highly recommend it for both beginners and seasoned players alike!
D**T
Great concept. Won't fit well on very many guitars.
The idea is great--a permanently placed tuner, inconspicuous and small. Buy one for each axe! The tuner works well enough. I don't know the accuracy, because the PlanetWaves people have not deigned to reveal the specs either on their website or in the instructions. But they seem on the note. The buttons to turn it on and calibrate are a touch dicey, though. It is easy to turn it on inadvertently. Here's the caveat: It won't fit well on every guitar. I bought it specifically for my Taylor 414 (built 2000). All the photos of the tuner on acoustic guitar in promotional materials show the tuner near the tuner key for the high E string, between the tuner post and the nut. That would be great. But it's not going to work on a guitar that has too much of a curve there--the headstock angling away from the fingerboard, or one with too broad a truss rod cover. There simply isn't room on my 414 for the tuner to sit between nut and E tuner, and be tightened down. The only place it really fits securely on my 414 is right at the very top of the headstock, in the little divot above the Taylor logo. So much for inconspicuous, but that would be okay. However, that position means that the view of the tuner screen itself is then obstructed by the left hand on the tuner keys. So you have to look around your hand to see the screen. This is not really the way it's supposed to work out. I put it on my Line 6 Variax (original model, with 3x3 headstock). It works on it, but there is only one single place it will fit (and that's on the bass side of the headstock, not the treble side as is shown in all the Planetwaves promo). It fits, but only just. I haven't tried it on my Strat yet. Update: I have revised this review and taken it from 4 stars to 3 stars. The reason: This tuner is not secure on two of my guitars--the ones I wanted to use it on, as they are my everyday-use guitars. The problem is, they seem to have designed this as a response to the unworkability of their other headstock tuner on Fender Telecaster guitars. Watch the PlanetWaves video, and their brag is: It fits great on a Tele headstock. It fits on my Strat headstock. The reason is that Fender does a fairly quick incline from the nut to the headstock, and the headstock itself is not angle but lays flat, and with the 6 tuning keys on one side, there's a nice open expanse on the headstock to which the tuner can attach. That is not the case on either of my other guitars, so while it will stay on my Line 6 Variax, it is not secure--there's not enough flat real estate on the headstock for the whole tuner to sit. The result is that, when pressing the power button or the calibration button, the tuner moves around and can easily be pushed off the guitar, because it can't really sit securely. The pressure needed to use the power button is sufficient to slide the tuner off if its grippy rubber pads are not and cannot be seated flat. This will be different for every guitar, so don't think that this tuner actually fits well on every guitar--and it may not fit on yours. If you buy it in a store, try it on a guitar like yours if you can, to see if it fits anywhere. Otherwise, buying it blind, you're taking a chance. It's a good tuner. On some guitars, at least, though, it will fit only one place on the headstock, and sometimes that place is just unusable. On other guitars, it will not really fit at all. And on some--I wonder if it's only a few--it fits just fine. If you want it for a Strat or Tele, it will work great. Update, 4/21/12: I kept the tuner on my Stratocaster. Then I got a 12-string acoustic, on which, of course, this did not fit. But I still wanted to use a small, permanently mounted tuner on the new guitar. So I just dismounted the tuner from the attaching clip (it comes off easily enough, designed to do so), and put a square of Velcro® on the tuner top and on the guitar. (I had to cut a notch in the piece on the tuner.) So now I have it mounted on the back of the headstock of my 12er, at a 45 degree angle. I wish the Velcro were not quite so puffy, but it works fine. One could also use adhesive putty or some glue dots. Since that worked so well, I'll probably buy another for permanent residence on my Strat, and maybe even tuners for the rest of my ukes and guitars. In fact, Planet Waves should really accommodate those whose guitars this won't fit (most, in my view) by enclosing a secondary form of attachment. The old Sabine AX-3000 had a type of tacky pad on it that holds well to the guitar and can't be lifted off, but when twisted slightly comes off without marring. A sticker of that kind of material included with this tuner would solve attachment problems for those whose guitars don't have space for the default clip on this tuner.
P**I
purchased this product based on the reviews, and I must say, it's truly a little marvel. While I knew it was small, I didn't anticipate it being this tiny! Nonetheless, it's essential for musicians.
森**兒
使いやすく、ネットで見たままの商品で大満足をしております。次回買うときもこれ。
R**O
Bonito, preciso, cromático (aunque yo solo lo use para guitarras) y con ajuste de Hertzios por si quieres afinar un cuartito de tono por encima o por debajo. Para la gente que empieza, es bueno saber que a veces no encuentran la tonalidad de esa canción que les encantaría tocar, por el hecho de que A4 esta afinada a 432 Hz. y no a 440, como marcan los estándares de la música. Buen producto.
A**R
this is an excellent hideaway tuner which I leave attached to my guitar all the time. I would recommend watching a YouTube tutorial as I found the instructions a little hard to read
M**Y
These are fantastic little tuners. One of the best cadgets I have bought in a long time. Clips on discretely, and very securely. I jump up and down, move around the stage. Stays on. No sign of it moving. Very much needed to tune on stage. Saves me running to my helix the other side of the stage. Smaller and less bulky compared to other clip on tuners. I am so impressed by these, I am buying one for every bass and guitar I own.
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