Sanderson Accu-tuner

[Marshall Connolly]

Hello folks!

I'm with Paul McCloud on this one.  

All The Best!

Marshall C. " 

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Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 1:18 PM
Subject: RE: Sanderson Accu-tuner


> Rick: 
> I have to put in a plug for the Accutuner.  I am still using
> mine, though I had it refurbished a few years ago.  The refurbishing
> included a new face and buttons and a new battery and microphone.  The
> core of the unit is still original..I purchased this machine in 1988,
> and it's still running perfectly.  Ask anyone if their Pocket PC has
> been around for that long.  I'll admit that there are more elaborate
> features on the other units, and that's nice.  I don't have the newest
> SAT III, which includes more features than mine, like the double octave
> beat, RPT exam, and such.  I don't need them, at least enough to buy the
> new machine.  Another consideration is the display itself.  The LED
> lights are very easy to see, and don't drain the batteries as much as
> the computer display does in a PPC.  Battery life is phenomenal, about 1
> charge per month.  The light display is instantaneous- there's no lag as
> the computer displays the spinner.  I've owned both, so I can tell you I
> prefer the LED's.
> In no way will I disparage the other units, including the
> Verituner, which I have never owned.  They are all fantastic in their
> own right.  Just be aware of all the pro's and con's of the technology
> in each unit.
> Good luck.
> 
> Paul McCloud
> San Diego
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
> Behalf Of Ron Koval
> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:52 AM
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Subject: Sanderson Accu-tuner
> 
> Hi Rick,
> 
> I'm going to second Jon's recommendation to check out the Verituner - 
> available as a stand-alone unit or as software for the pocket pc.  There
> is 
> plenty of specific help from other techs at the Verituner forum if you
> do 
> choose to go this route.  Even though the tunings are good using the
> default 
> settings, to maximize the potential of the machine, there is an easy to 
> understand custom style function that really makes a difference in the
> final 
> product.
> 
> I'm encouraged by your statement:
> "I will never be completely satisfied with my work as a tuner until I am
> 
> satisfied with it as a teacher and musician."
> 
> That's the most important thing!  Too many times it's easier to create a
> 
> tuning that passes "tuner's checks", but lacks "musicality".  I think
> the 
> Verituner could be a big help to you progressing to your goal.
> 
> Ron Koval
> Chicagoland
> 
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