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Backstage, under the red glow of a spinning Peterson strobe wheel, Eddie Van Halen tuned the sound that would become rock history. Eddie Van Halen used Peterson tuners throughout his career, relying on the accuracy of strobe tuning as he developed his unmistakable sound. StroboClip EVH carries that connection forward in a compact tuner built around the accuracy that Eddie and generations of musicians have trusted.

With Peterson's proven ±0.1 cent accuracy, StroboClip EVH features a bright, high-definition LCD strobe display with a distinctive red LED backlight and a matching red body. The unmistakable strobe display makes fine adjustments easy to see, while soft rubber-lined jaws protect your instrument's finish and provide a secure grip for reliable signal tracking.

StroboClip EVH also features over 74 Sweetened and Guided Tunings for a wide range of instruments, plus 13 exclusive EVH Sweeteners derived from Eddie Van Halen's 1978 landmark album.

Inspired by one musician and built on Peterson's long tuning history, StroboClip EVH brings the best to your headstock.

Tune Like Eddie | Peterson Strobe Tuners

Tune Like Eddie

Eddie Van Halen relied on Peterson tuners, including the Model 400, to dial in his sound. Now, that legacy continues with StroboClip EVH.

Featuring Peterson's renowned 0.1-cent tuning accuracy in a compact clip-on design, StroboClip EVH brings professional-grade tuning performance to your headstock.

The Sound of a Legend | Peterson Strobe Tuners

The Sound of a Legend

Explore the tunings behind Eddie Van Halen's legendary 1978 debut album with 13 custom guitar Sweeteners inspired by Eddie's sound, plus matching bass Sweeteners for each song.

Designed for both guitarists and bassists, these settings bring the tuning of a landmark album to your own playing.

Easy To Use In The Dark | Peterson Strobe Tuners

Easy To Use In The Dark

A raised power button and tactile, positive-click controls make StroboClip EVH easy to operate, even on a dark stage.

Make quick, accurate tuning adjustments between songs and stay ready for the next downbeat.

Default

EQU
Standard chromatic tuning/Equal temperament suitable for regular or alternate tuning, 100 cent intervals - no Sweetening.

EVH Guitar Guided Tunings

RWD
EVH Sweetener for Track 1, in Eb Standard - close to one Quarter-Tone sharp with optimized intervals as recorded on the debut album.
ERU
EVH Sweetener for Track 2, in Eb Standard - tuned sharp as recorded on the debut album
YRG
EVH Sweetener for Track 3, in Eb Standard - tuned one Eighth-Tone sharp as recorded on the debut album.
ATL
EVH Sweetener for Track 4, in Eb Standard - tuned one Eighth-Tone sharp as recorded on the debut album.
ITO
EVH Sweetener for Track 5, in Eb Standard - tuned sharp as recorded on the debut album.
JAM
EVH Sweetener for the main electric guitar on Track 6, in Eb Standard - tuned slightly sharp as recorded on the debut album.
JHG
EVH Sweetener for the overdubbed doubled and harmony guitars on Track 6, in Eb Standard - tuned one Eighth-Tone sharp as recorded on the debut album.
ATP
EVH Sweetener for Track 7, in Eb Standard - tuned one Eighth-Tone sharp as recorded on the debut album.
FYL
EVH Sweetener for Track 8, in Eb Standard - tuned one Eighth-Tone sharp as recorded on the debut album.
LTD
EVH Sweetener for Track 9, in Eb Standard - tuned sharp as recorded on the debut album.
ICM
EVH Sweetener for the main electric guitar on Track 10, in Eb Standard - tuned sharp as recorded on the debut album
ICA
EVH Sweetener for acoustic guitar from the intro of Track 10, in Open Eb - tuned sharp as recorded on the debut album.
ONF
EVH Sweetener for Track 11, in Eb Standard - tuned slightly flat as recorded on the debut album.

EVH Bass Guided Tunings

RDB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to RWD
ERB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to ERU
YGB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to YRG
ALB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to ATL
IOB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to ITO
JAB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to JAM
APB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to ATP
FLB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to FYL
LDB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to LTD
ICB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to ICM
OFB
4-string Bass Sweetener - Companion to ONF

Guitar & Bass

GTR
Designed for use with guitars tuned to standard EADGBE.
ACU
Designed for use with acoustic guitars tuned to standard EADGBE.
bAS
Designed for use with basses tuned to standard EADG and BEADG.
12S
Peterson Sweetened tuning for 12 string guitars with regard to the string courses.
dAd
Peterson Sweetened tuning for acoustic guitar
7ST
Peterson Sweetened tuning for seven string guitars.
GTn
Guided Tuning for 6 & 7 string guitars
BSn
Guided Tuning for Bass
BRT
Peterson Sweetened tuning for baritone guitars.

Buzz Feiten

BFE
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for electric guitar
BFA
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for acoustic guitar
BFB
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for electric bass guitar
BF12
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for 12 String Guitar
BF7
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for 7-String electric guitars

Steel Guitar

LA6
Peterson A6 Sweetener for Lap Steel Guitar.
LC6
Peterson C6 Sweetener for Lap Steel Guitar.

Bluegrass

dbO
Peterson Combination Sweetened Tuning for Dobro
dbH
Peterson Combination Sweetened Tuning for Dobro
BJO
Peterson Sweetened Tuning for 5 String Banjo
MAN
Peterson Mandolin Family Sweetener
FDL
Peterson Sweetened Fiddle Tuning

Misc. Instruments

TBO
Peterson Tenor Banjo Sweetener

Orchestral

VLN
Peterson Violin Sweetener
VLA
Peterson Viola Sweetener
CLO
Peterson Cello Sweetener
HRN
Peterson Brass & Woodwind Sweetener.

Historic Temperaments

LUT
Peterson Sweetened Tuning for Lute
JMI
Just Major Intonation
JME
Just Minor Intonation
PYT
Pythagorean Intonation with A base
4MT
1/4 Comma Meantone
6MT
1/6th Comma Meantone - A-based
KRN
Kirnberger III Temperament
WK3
Werckmeister III
YNG
Young Temperament with A base
KLN
Kellner
VAL
Vallotti Temperament with an A base.
RAM
Rameau Temperament

World

UKE
Peterson Ukulele Sweetener
SIT
Sitar (pure intervals)
GHB
Traditional Great Highland bagpipe tuning.
UIL
Uilleann Pipes Tuning.
OUD
Oud (pure intervals).
RAS
Maqam Rast
SUZ
Maqam Suznak
NAI
Maqam Nairuz
SDO
Slendro - Indonesian Gamelan tuning
AFP
African Pentatonic tuning
PLG
Pelog - Indonesian Gamelan tuning

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View printable version of all available StroboClip EVH factory Tuning & Sweetener Presets.

Peterson Connect Compatible: Yes

Note Range: C0 - B6

Note Selection: Automatic

DI: No

Firmware Updateable: Yes

Form Factor: Clip-On

Accuracy: 0.1 Cents

Display Type: LCD

Display Resolution: 192 Segments (96 per row )

Construction: Plastic

Product Dimensions LxWxH: 1.75" x 2.4" x 1.2"

Product Weight: 1.3oz

USB Port: Yes

USB Type: Micro

Rechargeable: No

Battery Type: 1- CR2032 (Included)

Built-In Microphone: No Microphone - Piezo Pick-up

Built-In Speaker: No

Volume Control: No

Headphone Jack: No

Tone Generator: No

Concert A Range: 390Hz to 490Hz

Transposition Range: -4 to + 7

Frequency Response Range: 16Hz -1975Hz

Warranty: 2 years

Sweetened Tunings: 74

Historic Temperaments: 11

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Does my StroboClip EVH require calibration?

Generally, your StroboClip EVH will not require calibration and should remain perfectly accurate if it has not been damaged.

Unlike more modern Peterson strobes, legacy models such as the Peterson 400, 420, 450 and 700 do require occasional calibration.

If you require service, please open a support ticket and return the tuner for repair.

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Why did two ‘charges’ appear on my credit card when I made a purchase on the Peterson website?

If your card shows two transactions, the first was an authorization, which may have been rejected because address, zip code or security did not match. This failed authorization will usually disappear within 24 hours.

The second charge is an authorization and approval which resulted in the order processing successfully.

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How do I completely reset my StroboClip HD to factory default?

To reset the StroboClip HD to factory default:

  1. Begin from a powered off state

  2. Press and hold both outer plus ( + ) and minus ( - ) buttons until the device powers on

  3. Press and release both outer + and - minus buttons to show TST in the lower right corner of the display

  4. Press and release both outer + and - buttons once again to show NEW in the lower right corner of the display

  5. Press and hold the middle Menu/Power button to power off the device

  6. Press and hold the middle Menu/Power button to power on the device

    7. Your StroboClip HD will now be set to factory default settings.

May 15, 2018

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How do I read a strobe display?

Basically, the strobe image appears to travel to the left if your instrument is flat of the desired pitch and to the right if it is sharp. On earlier models such as the StroboStomp 1, StroboStomp 2, VS-1, VS-II and V-SAM, the strobe image travels upward if your instrument is sharp and downward if your instrument is flat of the desired pitch.

Adjust your instrument until the pattern is as close to still as possible. Strobe displays are 'real-time' and extremely precise. They require very fine tuning adjustments to stop the display because the frequency/pitch of any instrument is never totally stable.

You'll quickly learn to read the display, make the most precise adjustments and appreciate the high resolution that only a Peterson provides.

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Is the accuracy the same for all Peterson tuners?

Yes, the accuracy is within 0.1 cents (1/1000 of one semitone) as with all Peterson Strobe Tuners. An important thing to note is that Peterson Strobe Tuners have ultra high definition displays, so not only are they highly accurate in detecting a note but they have the ability to display that accuracy. Other products claim accuracy but do not have the high definition screen to display the level of accuracy in which they claim. If you cannot see the accuracy, it is of little value. Only Peterson provides High Definition Strobe Tuning.

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