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The Peterson StroboClip™ (SC-1) has the same tenth-of-a-cent accuracy as its big brother models. This versatile tuner comes complete with a bright high-definition screen, 28 Sweetened™ tunings, alternate temperaments for a vast array of string and wind instruments, a stainless steel chassis to withstand life on the road, a carbon-fiber hinge/stem/clip construction to ensure you a worry-free performance, a metal carrying case for safekeeping, and soft rubber-lined jaws to protect your instrument's finish while offering a firm grip for maximum signal tracking.

Also, our exclusive “Sustain Mode” feature allows longer note-on-screen viewing time when tuning short-voiced instruments. The note is captured and displayed on screen until the next time a note is sounded—perfect for instruments like banjo and other similar instruments that have percussive, brief, and transient sound signatures!

PROVEN TUNING TECHNOLOGY | Peterson Strobe Tuners

PROVEN TUNING TECHNOLOGY

The legendary ease and precision of a spinning wheel strobe tuner can be employed with the StroboClip™.

UNMATCHED ACCURACY | Peterson Strobe Tuners

UNMATCHED ACCURACY

All Peterson products provide guaranteed tuning results to within +/-0.1 cent. That is 1/1000th of a fret!

Tuning with the StroboClip™. allows your instrument to sound its best and helps ensure its tuning stays true during playing.

This level of accuracy is the highest in the industry and what has made Peterson the choice of professionals around the globe for over 65 years.

SOLID DESIGN | Peterson Strobe Tuners

SOLID DESIGN

The StroboClip is encased in a stainless-steel shell to help it withstand the rigors of the road. Carbon-fiber construction of the hinge, stem, and clip help ensure a long and worry-free product life.

SWEETENED TUNINGS STANDARD | Peterson Strobe Tuners

SWEETENED TUNINGS STANDARD

Sweetened Tunings are optimized offsets that when applied to a particular instrument help combat the bland tone equal temperament tuning provides.

The StroboClip features presets for a variety of acoustic instruments most notably banjo, Dobro, mandolin, electric/acoustic guitar, bass and many more!

Support for Buzz Feiten equipped instruments is also included.

INNOVATIVE SUSTAIN MODE | Peterson Strobe Tuners

INNOVATIVE SUSTAIN MODE

The SUS (SUStained tuning mode) is an exclusive feature of the StroboClip.

Switching the StroboClip from NOR(mal) mode to SUS(tained) mode will hold the display of your tuning image for approximately 3 seconds.

The SUStain mode is particularly useful for instruments which have a very short voice or a quick decay such as banjo or mandolin.

Default

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

Guitar & Bass

GTR
Designed for use with guitars tuned to standard EADGBE.
ACU
Designed for use with acoustic guitars tuned to standard EADGBE.
dAd
Peterson Sweetened tuning for acoustic guitar
12S
Peterson Sweetened tuning for 12 string guitars with regard to the string courses.
bAS
Designed for use with basses tuned to standard EADG and BEADG.

Buzz Feiten

BFE
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for electric guitar
BFB
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for electric bass guitar
BFA
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for acoustic guitar

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

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

World

UKE
Peterson Ukulele Sweetener
SIT
Sitar (pure intervals)
OUD
Oud (pure intervals).
GHB
Traditional Great Highland bagpipe tuning.
UIL
Uilleann Pipes Tuning.
RAS
Maqam Rast
SUZ
Maqam Suznak
NAI
Maqam Nairuz

Compare to Sweetened Tunings offered in other products.

Peterson Connect Compatible: No

Note Range: C0 - B6

Note Selection: Automatic

DI: No

Form Factor: Clip-On

Accuracy: 0.1 Cents

Display Type: LCD

Display Resolution: 128 Segments (64 per row )

Construction: Stainless Steel & Carbon Fiber

Product Dimensions LxWxH: 2.25" x 2.25" x 3"

Product Weight: 0.2lbs

USB Port: No

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: 400Hz to 490Hz

Transposition Range: -4 to + 7 and C,F,Bb, Eb Keys

Frequency Response Range: 16Hz -1975Hz

Warranty: 1 year

Sweetened Tunings: 29

Historic Temperaments: Equal Only

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Anonymous on Saturday, October 14, 2023
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The clamp of my strobe tuner broke after 10+ years of use. Customer support offered me to send a new clamp free of charge! Amazing company that cares about sustainability. Nothing but good things to say about the strobe tuner and Peterson Strobe Tuners.

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By James Caufield on Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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Plays 6-String Acoustic Guitar, 6-String Electric Guitar
This has been a great tuner for many years. I keep it on the guitar, and recently whacked it, breaking the clip. So I was using some odd combos of rubber bands and office clips to hold the strobo. Not ideal, but at least no duct tape yet.... I called to try to buy a replacement part, but they just sent it for free! That is excellent service.

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By Mark Scola on Friday, August 5, 2022
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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, 5 String Bass, Dobro® / Resonator Guitar
The hinge on my old SC-1 Stroboclip finally gave way which made the clip inoperable. Altho the SC-1 has been replaced by a newer model Peterson was kind enough to modify a clip for me. That's just amazing to me. Many thanks to John in Customer Support.

So here it is - over 10 years later - and my trusty SC1 is still going strong ... Peterson is a great company making great products!

Regards,
Mark Scola

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By Andrew Huddleston on Friday, July 8, 2022
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Yes, my old StroboClip broke slightly so I asked if there was any chance of replacing the broken bit. Today I received a replacement HD clamp for my SC-1 - super service without charge.

I have newer Peterson products but it is wonderful that they can be bothered to keep my old tuner on the road for a few more years.

Great serice, thanks

Andrew John
Denmark

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By Jason Switzer on Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, Mandolin, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, 4 String Bass, Dobro® / Resonator Guitar, 6 String Lap Steel
I got my SC-1 as a gift years ago. It's the most accurate tuner I have ever owned.
It should come as a surprise to no one that guitar players are not known for being
careful with their tools. As a result of this carelessness the clip on my SC-1 somehow
got broken. I thought perhaps there would be a replacement part available but after
searching the internet I found that this was not the case.
I contacted Peterson and told them of my delima . They replied that they could send
a part that would work. Naturally I expected to pay a price for this much needed
part plus shipping. Imagine my surprise when I got a small package in my mailbox
with a postage stamp from Ireland that contained my new clip. This was at no cost to me.
As an American consumer I am accustomed to being ignored by manufacturers when I
ask for help with a product that I have purchased. My experience with Peterson
left me both elated and stunned. The very idea that there is a business that stands
behind their products a ...

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By Dayan Korolic on Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Plays 4 String Bass
Thank you so much Peterson for the replacement of my broken SC-1 stroboClip clamp with a modified HD clamp. Fits just perfectly.
Feel so glad to use it again ! So essential.
All the best,
Dayan Korolic
Paris, France

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By Colin Macphail on Sunday, March 13, 2022
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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, 6-String Acoustic Guitar
I've had to get the clip replaced twice otherwise it would get 5 stars.
The design means that the hinge on the clip isnt substantial enough and it broke in the same place both times as there wasn't enough material in the hinge.
The new version which it was replaced with this time is much more substantial, plus it won't mark my guitar like the previous version, as its now padded where it can make contact with the headstock.

Petersons after-sales is excellent and didnt charge me either time, so top marks folks for service!
Cheers, Colin

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By Josh Yenne on Sunday, December 26, 2021
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Plays 10 String Pedal Steel Guitar
My review is for the great company that is Peterson! My clamp broke on this after using in constantly for many many years! They immediately sent me a replacement one at no charge! The BEST! They are great

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By Balint Gatos on Monday, December 13, 2021
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During my 30 years of career as a bassist this Peterson Stroboclip tuner has proved to be the most accurate, most reliable and fastest tuner of all, let alone the fact, that this is the only clip-on tuner that can easily handle the low B string.
Kudos to John at the support for his amazing work!

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Anonymous on Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, 6-String Acoustic Guitar
Great tuner! Great company! It broke on the clamp after many many years of use and the company immediately sent me a replacement clamp without questions.

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Does my StroboClip require calibration?

Generally, your StroboClip 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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Is the StroboClip discontinued?

Yes, the StroboClip is discontinued.

Our currently available tuners are the StroboStomp HD, StroboStomp LE, StroboStomp Mini, StroboPLUS HDC, AutoStrobe Model 490, AutoStrobe Model 490-ST, AutoStrobe Model 590, and SC-5000 II.

We do service discontinued products.

If you need to send your tuner in for repair, please open a support ticket.

All products returned for service must have a support ticket number on the outside of the box as well as on the accompanying paperwork on the inside of the box. If you have not registered your tuner, you must do so before returning it. Include a description of your problem. Please be specific about the type of malfunction as well as the conditions under which it occurs.

There is a minimum charge of $80.00 US plus a shipping charge for all Mechanical Peterson tuners received and a minimum charge of $40.00 US plus a shipping charge for all LCD Peterson tuners (unless subject to Peterson warranty). Payment options include PayPal, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover Card.

NOTE: For international (non-USA) repairs and for all Conn tuner repairs, a different procedure may apply. If you would like an advance estimate for service, you must include a request in writing with the tuner you ship.

Contact and Shipping Details:

For service of Peterson tuners:

Peterson Electro-Musical Products, Inc. 11601 South Mayfield Ave. Alsip, IL 60803 USA

TEL: 708-388-3311 (ext. 143) FAX: 708-388-3341

Email: techwest@petersonemp.com

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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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What is my StroboClip’s Sweetened Tunings feature all about?

A Sweetener is a set of cent offsets or a deviation from generic Equal Temperament interval spacing traditionally used in tuning. Tuners made by Peterson, including the StroboClip, contain many choices of Sweeteners, in other words, several presets with differing interval spacing relevant to the instrument being tuned. If you’ve never been happy with how your instrument tunes up with your present tuner, a Sweetener could be just the thing to change that without any modifications whatsoever. The StroboClip offers 29 unique and very accurate tweaks which often make all the difference.

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 The replacement clamp for the StroboClip SC-1 is no longer in production. | Peterson Strobe Tuners

StroboClip Replacement Clamp Assembly

$9.99

The replacement clamp for the StroboClip SC-1 is no longer in production. This is a modified StroboClip HD Clamp ( Item #170892 ) that includes a small washer to allow the neck of the StroboClip SC-1 to fit correctly.
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StroboClip HD

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The Peterson StroboClip HD™ (SC-HD) has the same tenth-of-a-cent accuracy as all Peterson Strobe Tuners. This versatile tuner comes complete with a bright high-definition screen, over 50 Sweetened™ tunings, alternate temperaments for a vast array of string and wind instruments, and soft rubber-lined jaws to protect your instrument's finish while offering a firm grip for maximum signal tracking.
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