Description
The Chord CT-28 is a compact clip tuner that attaches to the headstock of your instrument and picks up note vibrations directly. That means it works well in noisy rooms and on stage, where a microphone-based tuner can struggle. The reading shows up as a virtual needle on the backlit LCD, so you can see whether you're flat or sharp at a glance, even in low light.
You get a chromatic mode plus four instrument-specific modes covering guitar, bass, violin and ukulele. Everything runs from a single Power/Mode button, so you power up and switch modes without hunting through menus. The tuner head rotates, letting you set a viewing angle that suits how the clip sits on your headstock, whether you're right or left handed. Tuning stability is rated at ±0.5 cent, which is accurate enough for both practice and performance.
Power comes from one 3V CR2032 button cell, the same flat coin battery used in plenty of small electronics, so replacements are easy to find. At 73 x 48 x 28mm and 23g, it clips on and stays out of the way, and it's small enough to leave in a gig bag or case pocket. If you play guitar, bass or another stringed instrument and want a straightforward tuning aid you can rely on, the CT-28 does the job without fuss.
Specification
| Battery |
3V CR2032 button cell |
| Tuning modes |
Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Violin, Ukulele |
| Tuning stability |
±0.5 cent |
| Dimensions |
73mm x 48mm x 28mm |
| Weight |
0.02KG |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
Which instruments does the CT-28 tune?
It has a chromatic mode plus dedicated modes for guitar, bass, violin and ukulele, and works with other stringed instruments too via the chromatic setting.
How does the clip tuner pick up the note?
The clip attaches to the headstock and picks up the note vibrations directly from the instrument, rather than relying on a microphone, so background noise is less of an issue.
What battery does it use?
A single 3V CR2032 button cell, a common flat coin battery that's easy to replace.
How accurate is the tuning?
Tuning stability is rated at ±0.5 cent, which is fine for both practice and live use.
Can I adjust the display angle?
Yes. The tuner head rotates so you can set the best viewing angle for how the clip sits on your headstock.
How is it operated?
A single Power/Mode button powers up the tuner and cycles through the five tuning modes.