Planet Waves Tru-Strobe Manual page 2

(EL), Jazz (JA for guitars with a wound G string), Bass
(BA), and Acoustic (AC). Each setting has slightly different
offsets specific to the instrument to be tuned. Select the
appropriate mode for the instrument you are tuning. After
a few seconds of inactivity, the tuner will revert to tuning
mode and BFT will be displayed on the top of the display.
While using Buzz Feiten Tuning, there are two modes of
operation: open string tuning and intonation tuning. While
in tuning mode, pressing either the up or down arrows will
toggle you between the two modes:
OP is for open, unfretted notes (no harmonics are used)
IN is for intonation fretted notes at the 12th fret
(no harmonics are used)
• Tune guitar to BFTS (mode - OP) and double check to
stabilize instrument.
• Start at 1st string E and check OP; then, set to IN and play
the fretted 12th fret to check intonation.
• Use a medium attack on the strings and allow time
between picking notes.
• Use a pick during this process; sometimes your
fingers won't give a clear response.
• Strobe display should stabilize at correct reading.
• Strobe display should not spike or drift clockwise
(to the right).
• You are looking for the initial attack that you see
on the tuner, not where the note settles.
• In order to apply the correct offset while in BFTM, the
tuner will recognize the pitch for the open strings only.
If the string being tuned is drastically flat or sharp, the
input pitch will be displayed without tuning reference
until you are within range of the correct pitch. When
within range, the rotary interface will become active.
Follow the same procedure on strings 2 (B) through 6 (E).
Setting Intonation at the saddle:
If the strobe display spins counter-clockwise in the IN mode,
the saddle needs to be moved forward (towards the neck)
until the strobe display remains stable.
You must retune the string after each saddle adjustment
since moving the saddle forward will reduce tension on the
string and the string will not be at pitch.
If the strobe wheel spins clockwise in the IN mode, the
saddle needs to be moved back (away from the neck) until
the strobe wheel remains stable.
You must retune the string after each saddle adjustment
since moving the saddle back will increase tension on the
string and the string will not be at pitch.
Detune the string slightly before you move the saddle back
so that the string will not experience any deformation
(bump at the saddle point).
If you encounter any problems after completing the
intonation process, double check this troubleshooting list:
• Weak battery
• Not directly plugged in or something else in the
signal chain
• Not changing to IN mode (intonation mode)
• Not using a pick
• Using too hard of an attack or pushing down too
hard on the fingerboard
Detuning Mode
Pressing the Mode button a second time enters the tuner
into the detuning edit mode (display shows "D"). Many
players today detune their instruments to Eb, D, and as far
down as C while still referencing the strings to standard
tuning. This means that the low E string on a guitar is
actually tuned to Eb, but the tuner will still reference it as
the "E" string. Once in the detuning menu, pressing either
of the UP or DOWN arrows will scroll you through the five
degrees of detuning.
• 0: E standard tuning
• -1: E b
1 / step down from standard tuning
2
• -2: D 1 step down from standard tuning
• -3: D b 1
1 / steps down from standard tuning
2
• -4: C 2 steps down from standard tuning
• -5: B (baritone) 2 / steps down from standard tuning
1
2
Note: The calibration of the tuner will affect these pitches.
Calibration Mode
Pressing the Mode button a third time enters the tuner
into calibration edit mode (display shows "C"), and the
set calibration is displayed on screen. While in calibration
mode, pressing either the UP or DOWN arrows will scroll
you through the available settings. The Tru-Strobe Pedal
Tuner can be calibrated from A400 to A499. Once you have
the desired setting, press the Mode button a fourth time
and you will enter tuning mode once again. Upon exiting
calibration mode, the set calibration is displayed on screen.
While in any of the edit modes, if no buttons are pressed
for 10 seconds, the tuner reverts to tuning mode with the
selected settings.
Tuning Tips
As the Tru-Strobe Pedal Tuner is extremely accurate and
sensitive, the purest input tone will yield the best results.
Here are some tips to achieve this:
• Pluck the string with a light to moderate stroke. Strings
go slightly sharp right after the initial attack. Excessive or
heavy plucking of the string will increase this effect. Give
the string a second to "settle" before tuning.
Note: There are two methods of tuning: tuning to the
attack (meaning the moment you pluck the string) or
tuning to the dwell (tuning once the string has settled).
Try both to see which works best for you.
• Turn the tone knob of the instrument down. This, again,
will roll off high-end harmonic details and input a more
fundamental tone.
• Lower the volume of the guitar 30% - 50%. This will
usually yield less harmonic detail and input gain.
• While course tuning, look at the entire display for
movement. When the action of the LCD begins slowing
to a halt, look at the leading segment for movement and
continue to tune until the interface stops in place.
Enjoy the next level of tuning accuracy!!!
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