Snark AIR-1 Air Rechargeable Clip-On Tuner, Black

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SNARK® are renowned as innovative pioneers within the world of clip-on tuners and…they’ve done it again…with the rechargeable SNARK AIR® tuner, a totally new design with a host of exciting features. Different models have slightly different LED displays, but they all look pretty cool and show the pitch very well.

Snark tuners seem to have a reputation of being slightly inaccurate. If you’re a professional, you might want to go for a different tuner that’s extremely precise.

MSRP: (UK) £29 / (US) $30

I have a love-hate relationship with clip-on tuners; they are brilliant to slip into your gig bag and have on hand for tuning. But often, they can get lost, or the battery dies at the wrong moment, and you need to find them, usually at great expense, which is also bad for the planet. Sometimes clip-on tuners can be inconsistent in terms of accuracy and interference from outside sounds. However, in this review, we're going to be taking a look at a unique clip-on tuner which seeks to break all illusions and misconceptions around the clip-on tuners. Let's take a look at Snark's new 'Air' tuner. Snarks would be a solid option for beginner, intermediate, or advanced guitarists. For pros who want the most accurate tuner possible, something else might be better for you (like the Peterson StroboClip HD Clip-On, which we’ll talk more about later). They’re relatively affordable, and have enough options for almost any guitarist to find something suitable.

They have a very wide range of different tuners, including clip-ons, console tuners, and even pedal tuners. But for amateurs, intermediates, and even advanced guitarists who don’t need absolute precision, the Snark will be as accurate as you need.

That said, sometimes the accuracy is not a fault of the tuner, but instead something simple that can be easily fixed. What Can Affect The Accuracy of a Tuner? With no buttons or switches, navigating though the SNARK AIR's tuner features is a one-handed operation. Snark makes brilliant tuners; out of all the tuners I have tried from various companies, either making good attempts or phoning it in for extra accessories to sell. Snark care about their tuners; everything from the build quality to the screen brightness and accuracy are considered. Something that I find unique about Snarks tuners is the response speed of the tuner; it gets straight to the point in a clear-to-read way. Some tuners by other companies often take a while to wake up, remember their purpose on earth and then deliver the goods…that's if they don't suddenly fade away because the battery has run out. Snark has thought of it all!