Customer Reviews

Planet Waves Chord Master

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Bought this for my brother for Christmas, but was able to check it out after he opened it up....seems pretty easy to use, has a ton of chord variations.....one problem is that the screen is a little hard to see, you have to hold it just right to get a good look at the fingering for the chord displayed.....other than that I would definitely recommend this product! Better than buying chord books!

DO NOT BUY THIS!! You WILL be disappointed. This is the second one I have owned. The touchscreen failed on the first one after only a few uses. The second one (what was I thinking, buying this junk AGAIN?) was so dim as to be unreadable, even with fresh batteries and the backlite on. My first one didn't have a backlite, but at least I could SEE it.

BUYER BEWARE!!

I DID BUY 1 , I DID PAY 40 AND NOW DOES NOT WORK,,,,,, PLANET WAVES IS GOOD BUT THIS IS AWFULL

When one looks at the box, it appears you're getting an Indiglo back-light. That's not the case. I asked for this for X-mas from my wife. Finally tried to use it on 12/28, but I cannot clearly see the chord diagrams. And, even though I don't play in public (yet), I would find it extremely difficult to use this device in a poorly lit area (as most gigs are). Get a real backlight on this, and I would definately keep it. Unfortunately, this puppy is going back to Guitar Center.

I am a beginner to music, & I took an interest in the Mandolin and
am determined to learn how to play it. I ordered this book with
CD & DVD. This is a wonderful learning tool. It takes it slow
and simple. It is easy to understand and to follow. It encourages
you to practice and the DVD shows you fingering positions and
you do not get frustrated. I highly recommend this book for anyone
that is a beginner, as I am. This is a great learning tool.

As a previous reviewer stated this is a nice handy little chord finder unit to own. Fairly easy to use and the price is right. IMHO, it is better the over complicated Planet Waves GM-II version. Display is still the big problem though. It is hard to read and nearly useless in some lighting conditions. The back light (Indiglo like) version is still dim. A real "easy to see" back light would make this item a winner.

This is great when you want to find a chord you have never encountered before, (particularly with sheet music), but also when you want to see other places on the neck to play the same chord. It should also be noted that the two versions of this that I ordered both included a blue backlight and the display can be seen in any light. It's small enough to go in your pocket or a guitar case. Highly recommended!

I have a for a a long time but i never check it out i find it and try to look for the chord but only C major chord show that it i try to move the only botton it has but the only change it did was front right to left handed or maybe i don't know how to use it i don't remember if this came with a manual if anybody know how it work i like to know angelbrgs2@aol.com Thanks for your help.