| | |  | Classical & Nylon-String Guitars | Home » » » Sabine MT9000 MetroTune Chromatic Tuner and Metronome (LCD) | | | | | | | Description: | | Slim, compact design, just 4” wide | | | Features: | |
• Wide-screen LCD display
• Built-in folding stand
• Batteries: Two AAA included FREE!
• Sabine 2-year Warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.95 inches | | Product Width:
| 0.73 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.5 inches | | Package Length:
| 4.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 24 reviews |
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26 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Not for trombonesJan 08, 2005
By Robin Lassonde
The metronome function is decent, but could be louder.
The tuner cannot register any notes in the bottom third of my tenor trombone range. Whenever I play a low note, the tuner gets utterly confused and becomes unable to register higher notes as well. Definitely don't buy this tuner if you're a low brass player. Perhaps this tuner was meant for string instruments?
If you're looking for an excellent tuner, I highly recommend the Boss TU-12H.
22 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 The Best Pocket-Sized Tuner/Metronome on the MarketSep 24, 2009
By MyPenName
I'm a professional guitarist. I mostly teach guitar lessons, but also play solo gigs for weddings, parties, bars, coffee shops. I haven't had to do any other work since 2001 (it's late 2009 as of this writing). As a guitarist, I play acoustic, electric, and classical. I need to play Metallica, I play Metallica. Elliot Smith, I play Elliot Smith. Bach, I play Bach. Versatility has always been my thing. I wouldn't have even mentioned that, but this tuner has been taken down more notches by other reviewers than I think it should have been. It is the best tuner/metronome that you can find under $[...]. Period. I don't even know of other tuner/metronomes over that price range, b/c these days, they're all under [...] I have used the $[...] strobe tuner (not also a metronome) that's out there, and it's way better than that. A lot of the poorer ratings are from trombone players. I don't have anything to say to them or the other horn players that are looking for something to help them improve their intonation. Maybe this product isn't for them. I don't know. If you are a guitarist, however, acoustic, electric, or classical, I recommend it as highly as I can. It's a sensitive and convincing tuner, and it's a loud metronome. It is, in fact, the loudest metronome I've ever experienced that is also a tuner. There are stand-alone metronomes out there that are louder than this one, but they aren't also tuners. It's really great, because it will subdivide beats for you if that's what you need. By "subdividing beats", I mean, if you want the metronome to kick out dotted eighths followed by a sixteenth, it'll do it, and it's not hard to figure out how. If you have trouble with that, take a lesson with a music teacher of any instrument, and s/he'll be able to sort you out. To give you a short list of similar products that I believe it's better than, it's better than the Boss TU80, and the Korg TM 40 (though for that one, the volume of the metronome is the deciding factor). In short, if you're a guitarist or a bassist looking for a pocket-sized tuner or metronome that you won't feel like upgrading from in the next 5 years or so, pick this one. It'll set you back about [...]
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Excellent responseAug 24, 2005
By Gerald D. Oster
"Musicsavvy"
I had the same problem with the note indicator that Mr. Bateman had until I realized a trumpet is a B-flat instrument but Sabine MT9000 tuner is made for C instruments. Transposing is easy, but it even easier to simply ignore the note indicator and rely only on the pitch indicator. I already know what note I'm playing. Wind instrument players should be careful not to add vibrato when using tuners. I ended up buying a Sabine MT8000 that has a much louder metronome and it transposes. It's great.
11 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Not for any brass or any loud instrumentFeb 07, 2005
By J. BATEMAN
Like the previous reviewer, I too find the metronome to be too quiet, at least for a trumpet player. The volume is turned up full but I still cannot hear it.
I question the accuracy of the tuner. My current trumpet is of the low-end, and I suspected it of playing a little flat, but the tuner tells me it's at least one full step below. Based on my neighbor's piano, it's not THAT flat.
Don't make the same mistake I did.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great Combo Tuner / MetronomeJul 09, 2009
By Mark Bussey
"Classical Guitar Geek"
I've used a number of combination tuner/metronomes and this one is the simplest and most convenient I've come across. The tuner works great, even with some background noise. The metronome has all the basic features you need in a clear and quick to use package. I've also used Boss TU-80 (too many buttons to press to do simple things) and a Korg TM40 (the Start/Stop button thing is a neat idea at first, but really that's what the power button should be on=start off=stop). The Boss & Korg both work fine, but the Sabine MT9000 does the best job at doing what I need with a minimum of buttons and fuss.
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