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Description
The Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner is a reliable companion for guitarists and bassists who demand precision and efficiency on stage. Designed to keep your instrument perfectly tuned even in the most challenging environments, this pedal tuner offers an intuitive LED display that remains highly visible under bright stage lights. Its robust construction ensures durability, making it an ideal choice for touring musicians.
Built for versatility, the HU-8500 accommodates both guitar and bass, featuring a wide tuning range from 7B to 3G. The pedal's true bypass design ensures that your signal remains pure and unaltered when the tuner is not in use. Its compact and lightweight form factor fits seamlessly into any pedalboard setup, maximizing space for other essential effects.
The Arion HU-8500 offers silent tuning with its mute function, providing a seamless transition between songs without unwanted noise. Whether you're performing at a local gig or recording in the studio, this stage tuner delivers consistent performance and high accuracy.
Key Features:
- Intuitive LED display for clear visibility on stage
- Wide tuning range from 7B to 3G
- True bypass design for unaltered signal integrity
- Supports both guitar and bass
- Silent tuning with mute function
- Compact and durable construction for easy pedalboard integration
Product specs
| Brand | Arion |
| Model | HU-8500 Stage Tuner |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 1980s |
| Categories | Tuner Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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Does the Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner support alternative tunings?
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Yes, the Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner is a chromatic tuner, which means it can handle all twelve notes and is suitable for alternative tunings beyond standard guitar tuning.
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How visible is the display on the Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner in low-light conditions?
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The Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner features a clear LED display designed for easy visibility on stage, even in low-light environments, making it ideal for live performances.
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Is the Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner compatible with bass guitars?
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Yes, the Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner is a chromatic tuner, making it compatible with both guitars and bass guitars.
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What is the power supply requirement for the Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner?
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The Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner typically requires a 9V battery or a standard 9V DC power adapter for operation.
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Is the Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner is designed for stage use, featuring a robust build and a bright display for quick tuning adjustments during live performances.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Visual tuning with green and red LEDs for precise tuning
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Durable and lightweight design suitable for gigging
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Compatible with low power single coils and 12 string electrics
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Bright LED light enhances visibility in dark settings
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Mute feature for silent tuning on stage
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Efficient energy consumption
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9 VDC center negative power supply is convenient
CONS
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Struggles in brightly sunlit outdoor venues
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Response and feel similar to other tuners, lacking uniqueness
4.0 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 5 Ratings
305
nice but
it tends to tune inaccurately, and isn't exactly the epitome of durable,
111
True workhorse despite the funky battery cover.
I've had it for years. Display works well except for the brightest sunlit outdoor venues. Mute feature is essential!
112
Perfectly tuned
The Stage Tuner is pretty helpful on stage or before a gig. My Jazz Bass is always perfectly tuned with the Stage Tuner! Its good quality and it does not take too much energy.
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12/03/89 - Astoria Theatre (Lame Fest UK '89), London, UK. Kurt is seen using a MXR Distortion + & an Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner (1980's) Black Japanese Made.
Dave Grohl uses an Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner, as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo showing it at his feet during a performance.
In a user-uploaded photo, J Mascis is seen using an Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner, identifiable by its distinctive shape and colors.
In this screenshot of the Tibetan Freedom Concert in 1996, we can see the pedalboard of Pat, it is composed of a ProCo Rat 2 (see one of my previous submission), a Arion Stage Tuner (we can clearly see that it’s the Arion Stage Tuner), a Boss BF-2 (sure it’s the Boss BF-2 because of the shape and color of the pedal but also of the live at Concert Hall 1996, where during the noise part of Exhausted we can ear a Flange effect), and a Digitech Whammy II (sure it’s a Whammy II because of the shape, footswitch, and color of the pedal).
Listed on Reverb.com in November 2020.
This Arion Tuner is owned by Junkie XL
This pedal is fairly dirty and it currently does not function. The light turns on when engaged but the tuning functions do not work at all.
All items in The Official Junkie XL Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation. COA's were limited to the first 500 orders so unfortunately we do not have anymore.
In a YouTube video titled "Shiner-Live Cafe 108 Edmond, Ok 1998," uploaded by Jim Skiniotes, at approximately 2:18, Allen Epley's pedal board is visible. The video zooms in, revealing the texture of the rubber foot pad that matches an Arion pedal. The layout on the face of the pedal corresponds solely to the Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner. Notably, the pedal includes an aluminum-like finish around the tuner meter, distinguishing it from your average Arion Stage Tuner.
From will’s pedal board https://otherbandsstuff.tumblr.com/post/21789403882/the-olivia-tremor-control-42412
In this user-uploaded photo of Tom Barman's pedalboard, you can see an Arion HU-8500 Stage Tuner, identifiable by its distinctive design lacking knobs.
Listed on his pedalboard
In this GuitarGeek rig diagram, made by Adam Cooper, Devin's rig includes an Arion Stage Tuner as his final pedal on his pedalboard.
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