Snark

Snark

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Also known as: Snark Tuners

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Snark is a brand of clip-on instrument tuners that launched in 2010. The team behind Snark first entered the tuning market in 1995 with QWIK TUNE, an early LCD guitar tuner, and later applied that experience to the Snark line of compact, clip-on chromatic tuners designed for guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, and other stringed and orchestral instruments.

The Snark catalog centers on affordable, c...

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Snark is a brand of clip-on instrument tuners that launched in 2010. The team behind Snark first entered the tuning market in 1995 with QWIK TUNE, an early LCD guitar tuner, and later applied that experience to the Snark line of compact, clip-on chromatic tuners designed for guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, and other stringed and orchestral instruments.

The Snark catalog centers on affordable, color-screen clip-on tuners aimed at practicing musicians and gigging players. Recognizable models include the Super Tight, Silver Snark, Snark Original, Titanium, and the rechargeable and Snark Air lines, alongside pedal-style tuners, metronomes, and guitar picks. The tuners are widely stocked at retailers such as Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, and Reverb.

Snark's reputation rests less on signature artist associations than on ubiquity — the clip-on design, large color display, and low price point have made the tuners a common sight on acoustic guitar headstocks, in classrooms, and on stage. The company reports tens of millions of units shipped across its product lines.

Snark has 25 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Tuners, Pedal Tuners, and Tuning. Their gear is featured by 27 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Marin Music Center, Paul McCartney, and Ray Toro.

Artists Who Use Snark

Marin Music Center uses 2 Snark products

Marin Music Center

Guitarist, Bassist

Paul McCartney uses 1 Snark product

Paul McCartney

Singer, Bassist · The Beatles

Ray Toro uses 1 Snark product

Ray Toro

Guitarist, Singer · My Chemical Romance

The Edge uses 1 Snark product

The Edge

Guitarist · U2

Phoebe Bridgers uses 1 Snark product

Phoebe Bridgers

Singer, Guitarist · boygenius

Pino Palladino uses 1 Snark product

Pino Palladino

Bassist · Nine Inch Nails

Keith Urban uses 1 Snark product

Keith Urban

Guitarist, Bassist · Artists of Then, Now & Forever

Julien Baker uses 1 Snark product

Julien Baker

Guitarist, Singer · boygenius

Taylor Hawkins uses 1 Snark product

Taylor Hawkins

Singer, Drummer · Foo Fighters

Shawn Mendes uses 1 Snark product

Shawn Mendes

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Steve Turner uses 1 Snark product

Steve Turner

Guitarist · Mudhoney

Scott Henderson uses 1 Snark product

Scott Henderson

Guitarist · Chick Corea Elektric Band

Underworld uses 1 Snark product

Underworld

Music Producer · Freur

Graham Maby uses 1 Snark product

Graham Maby

Singer, Bassist · They Might Be Giants

James Petralli uses 1 Snark product

James Petralli

Singer, Guitarist · White Denim

Alex Melton uses 1 Snark product

Alex Melton

Singer, Guitarist

Koe Wetzel uses 1 Snark product

Koe Wetzel

Singer

Gary Kemp uses 1 Snark product

Gary Kemp

Guitarist · Spandau Ballet

Marshall Crenshaw uses 1 Snark product

Marshall Crenshaw

Guitarist

Nick Rossi uses 1 Snark product

Nick Rossi

Guitarist, Bassist · Born of Osiris

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cornfed94

Gear IQ 397

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Gear IQ 934

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Gear IQ 934

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Gear IQ 510

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Gear IQ 922

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tonylemieux

Gear IQ 623

dave_j

dave_j

Gear IQ 175

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ron_beaudet

Gear IQ 176

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saint_fire

Gear IQ 220

Gear Guides featuring Snark

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