Snark RE ST-8 Rechargeable Super Tight Clip-On Chromatic Tuner, USB Alto Horn Cleaning Care Product

4.7 | 9,702 ratings

Price: 18

Last update: 12-24-2024

About this item

Faster processing chip
"Stay Put" Clip
Enhanced accuracy
High definition screen
Screen can be read from any angle

Product information

Item Weight

1.58 ounces

Product Dimensions

3.8 x 3.9 x 9.6 inches

ASIN

B01H62FQ3U

Item model number

ST-8

Batteries

1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)

Customer Reviews

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 9,642 ratings

4.7 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#103 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#5 in Music Tuning Accessories

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

June 16, 2016

Color Name

Black

Musical Style

Rock, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Country, Band, Gospel, Rap

Size

Small

Proficiency Level

Student, Intermediate, Professional

Battery type

Lithium

Standing screen display size

1.5

Top reviews from the United States

PsyDuck

Long Battery

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024

It was perfect and showed battery life well. It blocks out noise in the room and helps tune perfectly. The screen lights up nicely to see, and is easy to understand.

Dwayne Anderson

Great tuner!

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021

My very first electronic tuner set me back about $200 - that was twenty plus years ago! I discovered Snark about ten years ago while watching "Larry's Country Diner" on RFD-TV. Jimmy Capps accompanied every musical guest on that show. Additionally, the late Mr. Capps was a studio musician, producer, and long-time member of the Grand Ole Opry Stage Band. Somebody asked him about the thing clipped on his guitar and he replied that it was a Snark tuner. Someone questioned why it was called a Snark and Jimmy quipped, "You'd have to ask Mr. Snark about that." Nevertheless, considering Jimmy Capps' reputation as a guitarist, I was intrigued but figured it was going to be out of my price range. Did a little poking around on Amazon the next day and was delighted to find they sold then for about twelve bucks! I couldn't believe it! I ordered several because I have multiple guitars; one for every case. Once I had them, I realized they would work for any stringed instrument, so I purchased some more to go with my banjo, mandolin, and dobro. I even discovered I could duct tape a tongue depressor to the bottom of my autoharp, clip the Snark onto it, and easily tune all those strings! Amazingly versatile! The only complaint I have with them is that if one ever slips from your fingers and hits the floor, you may as well buy a replacement. The design that makes the head of it swivel so conveniently is its weak point. Very minor problem when you consider the low price and overall high quality. This most recent Snark tuner was purchased as a replacement for that very reason. Otherwise, pop a new button cell battery in it every once in a while and I truly believe they'd last forever. I do not plan to ever own another brand of tuner.

Sea11Side

The best of the best - 5 stars!

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021

I've purchased at least 8 different types of clip-on tuners and this one is easily the best so far. I use it mainly to tune by basses (which can be a challenge for some tuners). Here are the simple reasons why I like this one over some of the others:

- The clip is the perfect tightness. I've tried some that are not tight enough so it doesn't pickup the vibration very well. And I've also had one that was too tight, to the point where it was difficult to clip it on with one hand (the Fender clip-on was way too tight).

- It starts up and shuts down fast. I know this seems like a simple feature, but I've tried others, and some take a while to boot. Also, others I've tried require holding a button down for a few seconds to turn off. Both are quite annoying. With this one, you just tap the button and it's on in under a second, tap the button again and it instantly shuts off. So simple, but other manufactures don't seem to get it.

- The accuracy is impeccable! And trust me when I say this, because I use it to tune bass guitars! Others that I've tried struggle on the lower strings like the E and A. I also have a 5 string with a low B and most can't even do it. This one has no problem with all strings. It struggles just a little bit with the B, but nowhere near the problems I've had with others.

- You can position the face in any angle, so it doesn't matter where you clip it! I've used other tuners where they limit the angle of where you can position the face. This can be really annoying! I have no idea why other manufacturers don't simply give you all angles. If you look at the design of this one, it's quite simple the way they've designed it. Other manufacturers should take heed.

- The display is nice and bright. My Jazz bass has a really long neck, and with some of the other tuners, it was hard to see the display when clipped to the furthest point of the headstock (my eyesight isn't that great, and if on stage, the bright lights can also make it difficult to read). This display is large, bright, and easy to read.

This is easily a 5 star product

Steven In CO

These break rather easily if dropped

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024

That said, they are fairly inexpensive and work well enough to keep buying them

Tim OBriant

Excellent clip-on tuner

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023

You can't beat the convenience of a clip-on tuner. I use mine for guitar and bass and it handles the job perfectly. I am not a musical hardo demanding perfect tuning accuracy. It seems to get near enough to perfect for my needs. For shows, I always have a Polytune tuner on my pedal board. But for rehearsals, this is a must. You clip it on the headstock, turn it on, and just start tuning. It is very simple and easy to use. Everyone should have one in their guitar case or gig bag.

My only real complaint about this product is the "eyestalk" mounting system. The base/clip has an extension and the tuner is attached to that. I have had several of these before. I throw this in my gig bag and it gets banged around with everything in there. Too many times, the tuner part gets broken off the eyestalk. This time, I got a little Geekria case to keep it protected. Another $10 that I hope will be well spent in terms of Snark longevity.

If you are not put off by the risk of the Snark being broken, then you should get this product. It will be a great mobile tuner.

Amazon Customer

Perfect for beginner player

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024

Great tuner and easy to use for a younger first-time guitar player. Easy to read and tune from readings. It wasn't really expensive either, which was a plus.

bluebird

Solid Tuner!

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023

This Snark ST-8 Titanium Tuner is a solid performer. As a guitar tech, I've been using the Snark Super-Tight Tuner for a while now, and it's been a great tool for setups and restrings. The Snark ST-8 Titanium builds on that solid platform by adding a rechargeable battery, brighter display and noise-blocking technology. It gives a super fast and accurate reading and has a durable build. I know I'm going to get a lot of years of use out of this!

Jeff W.

Easy to use

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024

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