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MCT-8L Clip On Electronic Musical Instrument Tuner

Manufactured by: Meisel

Meisel MCT-8L Clip-On LCD Chromatic Tuner
This clip-on tuner senses vibration - tune up in noisy rooms... and even check intonation as you play!

An updated version of the popular MCT-7L, the cool new MCT-8L tuner doesn't rely on a mic - it has a small transducer built into the spring-loaded clamp, sensing the actual vibration of your instrument. If you've ever tried to tune your bass while the rest of the orchestra or band is tuning up, you know how frustrating it can be if you're relying on your tuner's mic.

This little tuner, at 1.75 x 1.75 x 0.5 inches (tuner body only, it's 2.2 inches deep including the clamp) and a ridiculously light 1.2 ounces (including clamp), it’s light enough to mount on your bridge (see movie link below). The brightly back-lit 7/8 x 7/8 inch multi-angle swiveling LCD panel automatically detects and displays note names, making it ideal for bass and any other acoustic instruments.

The MCT-8L is the successor to the very popular MCT-7L Tuner, which we've carried for some time now. The big differences? The new tuner is smaller. The tuning calibration range was widened. It now features a non-volatile memory, which means it remembers your tuning settings. And no more button rattle!! Besides that, it has the same features, accuracy and convenience - and it's less expensive to boot!

Click to view 400K wmv movie showing the MCT-7L reacting to each string on a bass.

clip rotates 360º and has an angle range of approx. 150º

• Size: 1.75 x 1.75 x .05 inches, not including clamp
• Weight: 1.0 ounces including clamp, light enough to mount on your bridge.
• Clamp: spring loaded, expands up to approx. one inch.
• Display: 7/8 x 7/8 inch backlit LCD panel
• Virtual Meter: Quick LCD "meter" displays tuning deviation
• Sensor: built-in vibration sensor for accurate tuning
• Tuning Range: Fully Chromatic, A2 - B7, ideal for bass as well as acoustic guitar and other acoustic and/or classical instruments
• Accuracy: +/- 0.5 Cent, quartz crystal controlled
• Flat Button: lets you lower pitch up to four semitones for capo work
• Adjustable Standard "A Pitch": 420 - 460 Hz in 1 Hz steps
• Automatic Power-Off: after three minutes with no signal
• Battery: one CR2032 coin type battery
• NEW! Non-volatile memory retains your settings

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