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TC Electronic POLYTUNE CLIP Clip-On Guitar Tuner
TC Electronic POLYTUNE CLIP Clip-On Guitar Tuner
TC Electronic POLYTUNE CLIP Clip-On Guitar Tuner
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TC Electronic POLYTUNE CLIP Clip-On Guitar Tuner

★★★★★4.6 (2987 reviews)

The world's first polyphonic clip-on tuner — strum all six strings and see which ones need attention instantly.

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Overview

The TC Electronic PolyTune Clip brings a feature previously exclusive to pedal tuners into a compact, clip-on form factor: true polyphonic tuning. By strumming all six strings simultaneously, the PolyTune Clip's LED matrix display instantly identifies which strings are sharp, flat, or in tune, allowing guitarists to zero in on only the strings that need attention. This is a meaningful workflow improvement over traditional clip-on tuners that require plucking each string individually — particularly valuable during live performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions where tuning time between songs adds up.

Beyond its signature polyphonic mode, the PolyTune Clip offers a standard chromatic tuning mode at ±0.5 cent accuracy and a professional-grade strobe mode at ±0.02 cents — a level of precision that rivals dedicated strobe tuners costing significantly more. The ultra-bright adaptive LED display automatically adjusts its brightness to match ambient lighting, ensuring visibility whether you are on a dim stage or playing outdoors in direct sunlight. The display also reads correctly regardless of the clip's orientation on the headstock. Built with a stainless steel clip that grips securely without marking the guitar's finish, and offering flat tuning and capo modes for players who work in non-standard tunings, the PolyTune Clip is a compact but remarkably capable tuning tool that earns its place on the headstock of working musicians.

Key Features

Poly tune technology - tune all 6 strings simultaneously

Chromatic (/- 0.5 cent) and extra accurate strobe (/- 0.02 cent) modes

Ultra-bright and easy to read adaptive display - ensures a perfect readout No matter what orientation clip is attached

Flat tuning and capo modes

Elegant yet durable design, with high-quality stainless steel clip

Specifications

Tuning Modes
Polyphonic, Chromatic (±0.5 cent), Strobe (±0.02 cent)
Display
Ultra-bright adaptive LED matrix
Features
Flat tuning, Capo modes
Clip Material
Stainless steel
Compatibility
Electric and acoustic guitar
Polyphonic Capability
Tune all 6 strings simultaneously

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Polyphonic mode lets you check all six strings with a single strum, saving significant tuning time
  • Strobe mode accuracy of ±0.02 cents rivals dedicated bench-top strobe tuners
  • Ultra-bright adaptive display remains readable in any lighting condition and at any clipping angle
  • Stainless steel clip mechanism is durable and grips headstocks securely without slipping
  • Flat tuning and capo modes add flexibility for alternate tunings and capo positions

👎 Cons

  • Polyphonic mode is designed for 6-string guitar and does not support bass or 7-string instruments
  • Clip-on design adds a visible accessory to the headstock that some players find aesthetically distracting
  • Small display can be harder to read for polyphonic results compared to a pedal tuner's larger screen
  • Battery is not rechargeable — requires a CR2032 coin cell replacement when depleted
  • Does not pass audio signal through like a pedal tuner, so it cannot mute output during tuning

Frequently Asked Questions

Polyphonic tuning lets you strum all six strings at once, and the display shows which strings are in tune and which need adjustment. It dramatically speeds up tuning between songs or during practice compared to tuning one string at a time.
In strobe mode, the PolyTune Clip achieves ±0.02 cent accuracy, which is precise enough for professional studio work and intonation adjustments. The standard chromatic mode offers ±0.5 cent accuracy suitable for most playing situations.
Yes, because it is a clip-on vibration-based tuner, it works on both electric and acoustic guitars. It reads pitch through the vibrations in the headstock rather than through a cable or microphone.
Flat tuning mode allows you to tune your guitar down by up to five half-steps below standard pitch. This is useful for players who use alternate tunings like Eb standard, Drop Db, or other down-tuned configurations.
The PolyTune Clip uses an ultra-bright adaptive LED matrix that automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light. It remains clearly readable on dark stages, in bright outdoor sunlight, and at any clip orientation on the headstock.

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