“The pinnacle of that most utilitarian of accessories”: Peterson Stroboclip HDC review

We get our hands on an $80 clip-on tuner. Worth it? Read on to find out

A Peterson Stroboclip HDC on the headstock of a Telecaster
(Image: © Future/Matt McCracken)

Guitar World Verdict

If you want the best clip-on tuner money can buy, there’s no doubt that this is it. Feature-packed and incredibly accurate, it’s got a lot more depth than the majority of the competition. For many players though, that entry price will sting just a little too much.

Pros

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    Super accurate tuning

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    Sweetened tunings sound great

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    Plenty of customization options

Cons

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    It’s very expensive for a tuner

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When I was asked to review a clip-on tuner I couldn’t help but feel a little bemusement. A tuner is a tuner, right? There’s a million of them out there and they all do a very simple task. Well, it turns out not all guitar tuners are created equal, as we’ll find out with Peterson Stroboclip HDC.

Clip-on tuners have risen in popularity of late as the technology to create them has gotten better and more affordable. Why take a slot on your precious pedalboard when you can just attach one to your headstock? 

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