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Description

Elevate your tuning game with the Korg Pitchblack Custom, a pedal tuner that delivers precision and versatility for both electric guitarists and bassists. Engineered for the stage and studio, this compact marvel boasts a stunning 3D visual meter that's not only easy on the eyes but also supremely functional. The high-visibility screen ensures clarity in any lighting condition, while the rugged aluminum die-cast construction provides durability for the road ahead.

Choose from four distinct display modes—Regular A, Strobe, Half Strobe, and Regular B—each offering unique visual feedback to suit your tuning style. With a fine detection range of +/-0.1 cent, this tuner allows for pinpoint accuracy, making it indispensable for any meticulous musician. The Pitchblack Custom also caters to the lower end of the spectrum, providing a broader pitch range for those hard-to-tune bass notes.

True bypass circuitry ensures that your tone remains untouched when the tuner is disengaged, while the silent tuning feature is perfect for live performances. Plus, its parallel DC output can power additional pedals, making it a practical addition to any pedalboard setup. With a battery life that stretches up to 30 hours on alkaline batteries, you can focus on the music without constant power concerns.

Key Features:

  • High-visibility 3D visual meter display
  • Four selectable display modes: Regular A, Strobe, Half Strobe, Regular B
  • +/-0.1 cent detection accuracy
  • True bypass circuitry for unaltered tone
  • Quiet tuning feature for live settings
  • Durable aluminum die-cast construction
  • Parallel DC output for powering additional pedals

Owner's manual

Korg Pitchblack Custom User Manual

Product specs

Brand Korg
Model PB-CS Pitchblack Custom Tuning Pedal with 3D Display
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Categories Tuner Pedals

FAQs

How accurate is the Korg Pitchblack Custom tuner?

The Korg Pitchblack Custom tuner offers high precision with an accuracy of ±0.1 cents, making it suitable for both live performances and studio recording situations where exact tuning is crucial.

What type of display does the Korg Pitchblack Custom feature?

The Korg Pitchblack Custom features a 3D visual meter display, providing clear and intuitive tuning feedback that is easy to read on stage.

Does the Korg Pitchblack Custom support true bypass?

Yes, the Korg Pitchblack Custom is equipped with true bypass, ensuring that your guitar signal remains unaltered when the tuner is not in use.

Can the Korg Pitchblack Custom handle alternate tunings?

The Korg Pitchblack Custom accommodates a wide tuning range from E0 (20.60 Hz) to C8 (4,186 Hz), making it versatile for various alternate tunings.

Is the Korg Pitchblack Custom suitable for both electric and bass guitars?

Yes, the Korg Pitchblack Custom is designed to work effectively with both electric and bass guitars, providing reliable tuning for both instruments.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Highly accurate tuning ensures precise performance

  • Large 3D meter display easy to read in various conditions

  • Significant upgrade from previous models with enhanced features

  • Bright LED screen visible even in low-light settings

  • Quick tuning capability speeds up performance setup

  • LED bars add visual appeal to pedalboard

CONS

  • Can become unresponsive in extreme heat

  • Extreme accuracy may make tuning process challenging for some users

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Korg Pitchblack Custom.

Features and functionality

  • The Korg Pitchblack Custom offers a strobe mode that users find visually appealing and effective for tuning precision.

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Comparisons

  • The Pitchblack Custom shares similar tracking and tuning accuracy with the Boss TU-2, but the Boss TU-2 is noted to have a slightly wider tolerance at +/- 3 cents.

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User experience

  • Some users express a desire to try the Turbo Tuner due to its reputed higher accuracy, but are deterred by high costs in Canada.

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Critic Reviews

Quick Hit: Korg Pitchblack Custom Review - Premier Guitar

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The Korg Pitchblack Custom is a sleek and efficient tuner that impresses with its futuristic design and reliable performance. Musicians will appreciate its accuracy, with a detection range of +/- 0.1 cents, and its long battery life. The large, clear 3-D display ensures you won't miss a beat even on dim stages. Versatility is a highlight with four display modes, catering to various preferences. While the tuner excels in precision and aesthetics, a minor drawback is the lack of adjustable brightness for its vibrant display. Overall, the Pitchblack Custom is a visually appealing, high-performance tuner that offers great value at $99.

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felicia506

One of the best tuner pedal money can buy.

Not only it's highly accurate but the large 3D meter display is also easy to read. Yeah, there are other tuners out there which may be equally accurate but none of them feel so convenient to use and easy to read.

nicholas_spevak

Precise tuning

The old Korg pitchblack was everything I needed but this is a total upgrade, I can always get precise tuning in a flash and the led screen is bright and easy to read.

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joe_kairis

#1

Hands down best/only tuner I use now after a cheap clip-on tuner marked a headstock of mine. The Pitchblack is more accurate than any plug-in or clip-on tuner I have used in the past. The LED bars make for an interesting spectacle on your pedalboard as well.

kodokunohatsumei

Fucks out when exposed to sunlight.

Used this at a festy and it was unresponsive when it got too hot from the sun. It was all good after, just a bit ratchet.

kodokunohatsumei

Forgot to mention it's the best tuner I've ever used.

tgifribae

great

huge display, makes tuning any instrument super easy.

alex_li

Good tuner, very sexy

This is my first tuner pedal. It works good, fast, very accurate... but, it so accurate that It makes the tunning process a bit hard. But it worth the money :)

jimmarchi1

unless you're doing this already, try using your neck pickup, roll the tone control back at least halfway while you tune so the tuner isn't trying to track the upper harmonics, just the fundamental... pitch also tends to waiver as the note decays, so circular picking each string so the tuner is constantly reading the attack of your notes helps as long as everyone in your band is also doing this

alex_li

@jimmarchi1 Thanks, I will try it

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See how Troy Van Leeuwen uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

Troy Van Leeuwen

Guitarist, Bassist

Queens of the Stone Age

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Pedalboard at 1:30

See how St. Vincent uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

St. Vincent

Singer, Guitarist

The Polyphonic Spree

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Verified via YouTube

At 33s the video displays Annie's pedalboard, showing the Korg tuner.

See how Mike Sullivan uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

Mike Sullivan

Guitarist

Russian Circles

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Verified via YouTube

In the Premier Guitar video titled "How I Create Live Loops," Mike Sullivan of Russian Circles is seen using the Korg Pitchblack Custom pedal tuner.

See how Sean Long uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

Sean Long

Guitarist

While She Sleeps

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Sean's IG picture

See how yuuho kitazawa uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

yuuho kitazawa

Singer, Guitarist

the peggies

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in the weekend music video, yuuho's pedal board is shown for a brief moment.

See how Brett Campbell uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

Brett Campbell

Guitarist

Pallbearer

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Brett Campbell, guitarist for Pallbearer, uses the Korg Pitchblack Custom tuner, as confirmed in the "Rig Rundown - Pallbearer" video by Premier Guitar on YouTube.

See how Simón Campusano uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

Simón Campusano

Singer, Guitarist

Niños del Cerro

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See how ishiwatari makiko uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

ishiwatari makiko

Bassist

the peggies

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Ishiwatari Makiko shared a photo on her Twitter showcasing her use of the Korg Pitchblack Custom pedal tuner.

See how Nick Spevak uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

Nick Spevak

Guitarist, Composer

Gallows Hymn

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Verified via Facebook

In a Facebook photo, Nick Spevak's Korg Pitchblack Custom pedal is visible in the bottom right corner, highlighted in red.

See how Yoshimitsu Taki uses Korg Pitchblack Custom

Yoshimitsu Taki

Guitarist

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Verified via ギター・マガジンWEB|Guitar magazine

This article on the Guitar Magazine Japan website shows Yoshimitsu Taki's pedalboard with the Korg Pitchblack Custom on it.

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