TU-3

Chromatic Tuner

TU-3
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The New World-Standard Tuner Has Arrived

The world’s top-selling stage tuner, the BOSS TU-2, evolves and improves with the debut of the new TU-3. Housed in a tank-tough BOSS stompbox body, the TU-3 features a smooth 21-segment LED meter with a High-Brightness mode that cuts through the harshest outdoor glare. Choose between Chromatic or Guitar/Bass tuning modes, and enjoy visual pinpoint tuning verification with the Accu-Pitch Sign function. The TU-3 incorporates a convenient Note Name Indicator that can display notes of 7-string guitars and 6-string basses, while the Flat-Tuning mode can support up to six half-steps. It’s the new-standard tuner that no guitarist or bass player should be without!

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Specifications
Tuning Range
C0 (16.35 Hz)--C8 (4,186 Hz)
Reference Pitch
A4 = 436--445 Hz (1 Hz step)
Tuning Accuracy
+/- 1 cent
Modes
Chromatic
Chromatic flat x2
Guitar
Guitar flat x2
Bass
Bass flat x3
Display mode
Cent mode
Stream mode
Power Supply
Carbon-zinc battery (9V, 6F22) or Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (sold separately)
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Controls
Pedal switch
MODE button
STREAM/CENT button
Nominal Input Level
-20 dBu
Input Impedance
1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level
-20 dBu
Output Impedance
1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance
10 k ohms or greater
Indicator
CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
Connectors
INPUT jack
OUTPUT jack
BYPASS jack
DC IN jack
DC OUT jack
Current Draw
30 mA (DC 9 V)
85 mA (DC 9 V, when High Brightness mode is on)
Expected battery life under continuous use
Carbon: Approx. 12.0 hours
Alkaline: Approx. 23.5 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Owner's Manual
Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTE," and "Information")
Carbon-zinc battery (9V, 6F22)
Options (sold separately)
AC adaptor: PSA series
Parallel DC cord: PCS-20A(DC Plug x8)
Size and Weight
Width
73 mm
2-7/8 inches
Depth
129 mm
5-1/8 inches
Height
59 mm
2-3/8 inches
Weight (including battery)
390 g
14 oz
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Support

If you have questions about operating your BOSS product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.

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