Customer Reviews

Matrix SR1000V Violin/Viola/Cello Tuner

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I bought one and it never worked. Right out of the box it never turned on despite using a new battery.It sat there and did nothing and nothing I did would make it work. Maybe if I got another one it would work but who wants to take that chance.

I just wanted to chime in and say that I came here to find out why it wasn't working... and learned that the violin was so far out of tune that nothing was registering. We checked the pitches using an online tuner, and found that the violin had to be tuned up a whole half-step. Once we got the notes within range, they began to register on the tuner. So it does work! The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that it's a bit complicated to hold both the tuner and the violin in your hands - so I think I'd go for a unit that actually clips onto the instrument itself, or one that is wireless. Otherwise, I can recommend it as being reliable.

Just like the other reviewer, mine did nothing either. I went through three new batteries before giving up. Amazon should set up a test dept. to check all new products before allowing their seller to cheat Amazon's loyal shoppers. These units are produced in Korea (I wonder North or South, LOL). It seems a lot of junk from Korea and China is flooding out markets, same thing at ebay, way too much junk. The reviews on Amazon help a lot when you remember to read them, and please, when you get a bad product right a review. Oh yes, the one star rating is the worst Amazon allows, too bad they don't provide a minus sign!

I bought this for my violin, my order came really fast, I appreciated that. When I first clipped it on I thought it wasn't working but the fault was mine. Being self-taught I just had to figure out that I needed to tune the strings much further than I thought, then it worked perfectly. The instructions on the back make it seem overly easy, it takes getting used to. If you have used this kind of tuner before I think it's use is probably beyond simple but if you're a first timer, have your music teacher or a friend show you how to use it.

This is a great tuner. As a violin teacher this one is my favorite. The gauge makes it easier to use for new students. It will only tune 5 pitches, 4 of which are pitches of each of the strings of the violin. This makes is easier for new students. They do not have all the pitches possible to choose from, which can be confusing. The clip is great for tuning in noisy places. Mine works great. I think some people make a mistake and buy these for guitar tuners, which it is not. It does not work for a guitar. It is a tuner specifically for viola, violin and cello. However, if it doesn't work, Amazon will let you send it back with free shipping and reimburse your money.

I bought mine and it worked perfectly. There was little error when it tuned my instrument, and I still have no problems with it.

I've had one of these for over 10 years now, never had any problems with it. For some reason I like having an analog meter style display, most of the other tuners I've seen with this cost over 100$. The only real negative I've noticed is that since it is wired you will have to find a something to set it on while you use it, anything a little over waist high works though, so it isn't too hard.