Sanderson Accu-tuner

[Paul McCloud]

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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