Our Teachers' Review
Tuning is the first thing every guitarist should do before playing, and a clip-on tuner makes it fast and easy. The Snark SN5X clips onto the headstock and detects pitch through vibration, so it works in noisy environments where microphone-based tuners struggle.
Our teachers insist that students tune their guitar at the start of every practice session and lesson. Playing on an out-of-tune guitar trains the ear to accept incorrect pitches, which creates problems that are difficult to fix later. A reliable tuner is a non-negotiable accessory.