SoundsLiveShop make sure you have a Guitar Tuner for the Guitar player in the family this Christmas

Nov. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- It must happen countless times every single Christmas. A guitar is given as a gift and the happy recipient is quickly brought back down to earth when they realise that they do not know how to tune the thing! Guitar tuners are small and relatively inexpensive, meaning they are often overlooked, however they are vital, especially when buying for a beginner.

To the veteran musician a guitar tuner may not be needed and although many will claim they can tune by ear, the majority can not. However, if you are just beginning to play the guitar, chances are you do not know where to start.

The TC Electronic PolyTune is the world's first polyphonic tuner for guitar and bass guitars. It is a pedal style tuner that comes in a tough stompbox style form. It allows you to easily switch between tuning a guitar or bass guitar. The TC Electronic PolyTune guitar tuner makes tuning your guitar or bass quicker and easier than ever and allows the player to do what they want to do – play the guitar!

The Fender PT-100 Guitar Pedal Tuner is an equally as robust pedal tuner for guitar players. It has bright LED indicators that allow you to get a real accurate reading on notes, and it also has a large LED note indicator.

Pedal tuners are generally needed if you are playing standing up and need to quickly change your tune, on stage at a gig for example. If you are not looking for a pedal tuner then there are other options available. The Korg CA1 Electronic Tuner is a standard electronic guitar tuner from Korg. Simply plug in your guitar lead and turn it on. Although it is not as intuitive and accurate as the Fender PT-100 and TC Electronic PolyTune, it does come at a cheaper price point, which is why it has become a worldwide favourite.

There are a whole range of guitar and bass guitar tuners available at SoundsLiveShop. Whether you are buying for a veteran or a beginner, having a quality guitar tuner is a necessity for all guitarists. Check out the full range of guitar tuners from all the top brands: http://www.soundsliveshop.com/c/Guitar_Gear/Guitar_Tuners

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Sounds Live Shop is the online division of Sounds Live, a Newcastle institution. Founded by ex-professional musicians and a family-run business, SoundsLiveShop is one of the top UK online retailers of keyboards, guitars, drums and digital recording gear.