D'Addario Accessories Micro Banjo Tuner - Multi-color display - Digital Tuner - Non Marring Hoop Bracket - Fast & Accurate Tuning - Visual Metronome

I have 2 of them they are outstanding. The tuner is small yet easy to see and use for the player. However, it is unnoticeable to others and functions very well. The black color makes it difficult for onlookers to see it attached to the banjo when placed on the top part of the rim near the neck heal. I use this product all the time and it works very well for me on both of my banjos. It is a good value for the money. The screen denotes the string that is to be played and is fairly easy to see. Of course, a good quality of the strings on the banjo must be used, in order for the tuner to function properly.

As noted in the headline, you need a banjo with 24 brackets for this to fit well. I tried it on my tenor banjo with 18 brackets and it just doesn't work. But on my 24 bracket banjo it is perfect. I've used the guitar versions of this tuner and I'm very happy with all of them. This banjo centric tuner is no exception.

I like this tuner because it's unobtrusive and it can't be knocked off like those that attach to the headstock. You can adjust the angle of the display and rotate the image so that it's comfortable for you. I can't compare it to others to judge whether it's more accurate as this is the only one I own. I will say that sometimes it will get confused if you jump from string to string too quickly. I always need to tweak one or two of the stings when I'm done but I think that's SOP. Your ear is the final arbitrator. Overall, it's easy to use and gets out of the way when you're done with it. I like it.

After reading the reviews I was apprehensive thinking it may not fit. Many say they broke it trying to install. I thought the whole thing went under the brackets for the head. I found it fit perfectly on top of one and under two. There is enough flex for this fit. My brackets are 1.5 inches apart. In the first photo notice the half-circle opening at the bottom of the strap. That goes over one bracket the other two fit under the corresponding brackets. To install slide one side of the strap completely under the front bracket, then press down on the back of the bracket, so it will slide under the third bracket, while sliding the entire piece towards that third bracket.To make this easy to see you can remove the actual tuner from the bracket just slide it forward and it will come off. If you look at the underside of the tuner you will see a large and small hole on the strap. the tuner has a small knob on it. the knop fits into the large hole and slides to the smaller hole to keep it secure.Some have issues with instructions on the tuner's use. I found it very intuitive. once installed turn it on and pluck a string the tuner will respond with a note and some lines on either side of the note. tune to the point that the note you want has a small blue line on either side of the note. It seemed touchy on my banjo that is the best I could tune.

Great tuner, attaches easily and stays out of the way until needed. Tuning appears solid.

Do not buy. Just get a clip on tuner, it works just as good and is much more versatile. This one came woth the bracket snapped right out of the box, totally worthless. Not worth paying or spending my time to send back, and Amazon will not just send a replacement for defective merchandise, no wonder they make such ridiculous profits. This tuner is simply poorly designed.

I thought I had finally found my banjo tuning solution - accurate, responsive - better than anything else I had tried. Unfortunately its mounting bracket snapped in half when I tried to relocate it with what I thought was ordinary and reasonable effort.

First of all I'd like to congratulate Ned Steinberger for taking the time to design a tuner just for the banjo. Great idea and long over due. I was excited to get a tuner made just for the banjo. So, I took it out of the box checked it out and then tried to decide where on my banjo was the best place to put it. I finally decided on a position, after trying several, then when I looked at the box it came in again I noticed that I had placed it in the same position of the picture on the front of the box. Duh! As far as I can tell it works just fine. I have had no problems with it. I have even used the metronome which again was a great idea. It's obviously a benefit to be able to replace the battery from the back instead of having to take it off and replace the battery underneath somehow. Because the tuner is placed directly on a tension rod I believe that it picks up good vibrations from the head and rim which is another benefit. Also, as stated in the instructions, you do not have to remove it to put it in the case. In fact, the banjo strap does not touch it. I bought one for each of my three banjos and have just forgotten having to worry about a tuner. I just hope I remember to have a supply of extra batteries. Lastly, I gave the tuner a five star rating because I've had no problems with it so far. Again, a great idea for a banjo.