ZIP-1000 CHROMATIC AUTOTUNER
10. A note for advanced fretted instrumentalists: Almost all fretted instruments, and most other instruments, are constructed to play an "even-tempered scale." Sabine tuners are also calibrated to this scale. The even-tempered scale places equal tonal spacing between all notes in the scale so that the musician will not have to retune to change keys. A disadvantage, however, is that the third note of the scale sounds a little sharp (14 cents, to be exact). For example, when playing in the key of G, the B note will sound sharp. If you tune the B string so that it sounds correct in an open G chord, other chords using the B string will sound out of tune. The musician may choose to optimize the tuning of a particular key or to use the even-tempered scale. Much depends on the musicians style, but generally it is best to tune exactly as your Sabine tuner indicates. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 x 2.8 x 1.1 in. (10.4 x 7.1 x 2.8 cm). 0.2 lbs. (91.2 g), with battery. 12 Note Full Range Chromatic +/- one cent (uses quartz crystal). 9 Volt standard or alkaline.

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Your Sabine ZIP-1000 Chromatic AutoTuner provides an easy-to-use tuning display and advanced tuning algorithm. It automatically senses and displays the pitch of the string you are tuning, providing hands-free operation. The ZIP-1000 tunes all open string instruments and can be used to tune most musical instruments and voice. ZIP-1000 FEATURES Chromatic - For instrument and voice. Perfect for standard & alternate tunings, and tuning with a capo. Easy-to-read LED display. Your ZIP Tuner replaces the delicate meter and needle display found on many tuners with a rugged solid-state LED array. The LED display provides the same continuous indication of tuning error by varying the LED blink rate. LEDs are much easier to read than meters, especially in the dark and from a distance. Grabs note fast, holds it longer. Your ZIP Tuner automatically senses the note you are playing and indicates which note you are closest to. Calibrate to other pitches. This feature is useful for tuning your guitar or bass to instruments that tune to pitches other than A=440, and for tuning to alternate scales. Use the built-in mic or the 1/4" jacks. Copyright 1999 Sabine, Inc. 9-volt battery included. Two-year warranty.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY If your ZIP-1000 fails because of a manufacturing defect within two years from the date of the original purchase, please return it to your dealer. If you need to return the tuner to Sabine, call for a Return Authorization number. Then send it, postage prepaid, to Sabine for replacement with a new or reconditioned product. You must include your full name, address, proof of purchase and the nature of the defect. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse or defective batteries.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TUNING 1. PRESS THE POWER BUTTON TO TURN ON YOUR TUNER. Acoustic instrument tones are detected by a very sensitive internal microphone. Do not pluck loudly to tune, except in very noisy rooms. Plucking the string once per second with medium loudness usually gives the best results. Electronic instruments should be plugged into the tuner's input jack labeled "INST" with a standard guitar cord. The internal mic automatically disconnects so the tuner will not pick up extraneous background noise. You may connect your tuner's AMP jack to any amplifier's or P.A. system's input so you can tune as you play. 2. PLUCK THE STRING YOU WISH TO TUNE. Adjust the instrument's pitch until the desired NOTE INDICATOR light is lit. For example, if you wish to tune your D string, pluck the string and tune it until the D indicator light is lit. Pluck the string every second or so to keep the note fresh and to prevent it from fading flat. To eliminate extraneous overtones, mute the other strings after each pluck. 3. SLOWLY ADJUST THE INSTRUMENT'S PITCH UNTIL THE "IN TUNE" LIGHT IS LIT. Note that the SHARP and FLAT indicators blink rapidly when the note is far from being in tune and blink slower as the note approaches being in tune. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other notes until the entire instrument is tuned. HOW TO RECALIBRATE YOUR ZIP-1000: Use the CALIBRATE function if you want to tune your guitar to an instrument that tunes to pitches other than A=440, or if you want to use alternate scales. For example, if you wish to recalibrate the tuner from standard A=440 Hz. to A=438 Hz., press the CALIBRATE button until the note indicator LED lights under 438. The tuner's scale is now shifted to that pitch. To return the tuner to standard A=440 Hz., turn the tuner off and then back on.

TUNING TIPS Many musical instruments have peculiarities that cause annoying tuning problems. Most of these peculiarities are overcome by following these simple procedures: 1. Pluck one string at a time. 2. Pluck the instrument once per second to keep the note "fresh" while you are tuning. Notes go noticeably flat a second or two after being plucked. If tuning a higherpitched instrument (such as a mandolin), pluck a little faster; for a lower-pitched instrument (such as a bass), pluck slower. 3. Do not pluck loudly. Generally light to medium volumes provide purer tones that are easier for tuners to analyze. 4. Pluck the strings with the flesh of the thumb. Fingernails and flat picks add overtones and slow the tuning process. 5. Tune from a pitch that is flat up to the pitch you desire. This procedure removes any slack in the gears of the instruments tuning heads. If you tune from SHARP to IN TUNE, the gears will slip as you play, and the instrument will go flat after a few minutes of playing. 6. If you have difficulty getting a note to register on the tuner, try touching the other strings lightly to stop their sympathetic vibrations. This will eliminate any extraneous overtones that may disturb the tuning. 7. Use good strings. (We recommend Sabine NitroStasis Premium Strings.) Old strings lose their uniformity and do not vibrate evenly. New strings stretch flat as you play. 8. All sources of friction cause tuning problems. For example, if the slot in an instruments nut is too tight, the string will be pulled flat as it is played. A tight nut (or capo) will cause the strings pitch to change in steps rather than evenly. 9. Avoid pressure on the instrument while tuning. Even moderate pressure on the neck of a guitar will cause a noticeable change in pitch. Also, press the strings straight down to the fingerboard. Bending the strings sideways is very common, especially on difficult chords, but causes the strings to be pulled sharp.

Tuners

F R O M SAB I N E PROFESSIONAL CHROMATIC TUNERS

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Sabine changed the way musicians tune-up when we introduced the first ST-Tuner in 1986. Now we are the world leader in tuner technology, producing a complete line of innovative and affordable tuners designed to satisfy the needs of todays musician. Our tuners are fast, easy to use, reliable, and extremely accurate. Thats why Sabine tuners are among the best-selling tuners in the world. We make our tuners with pride, and we stand behind them with a two-year warranty.
AX-2000 SERIES Guitar-Mount Chromatic AutoTuner The most innovative tuner in the world is now even better. The AX-Tuner mounts on your acoustic or electric instrument with our built-in SafeMountTM pad (works like a Post-itTM* note) and tunes with the InTouchTM built-in contact mic. The cordless AX-2000 grabs notes faster and holds them longer, so you can tune your instrument when its way too noisy for open air tuners. perfect for standard & alternate tunings, and tuning with a capo electric & acoustic guitars, basses, mandolins, violins, dulcimers, & most other stringed instruments s IndiColorTM Three-color display flashes yellow for flat, red for sharp, and green for in-tune s Auto-recalibration matches the pitch of any instrument s DomeHomeTM hard shell case included s Long-life lithium batteries included
The AX-Tuner comes in two models: the AX-2000W with custom woodtone finish (left) or AX-2000 with standard matte black (below).

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AX-2000W
The AX-Tuner is not recommended on antique or cracked finishes.

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STX-1100 Chromatic AutoTuner The ST-Tuner is the best-selling chromatic tuner in the USA since 1991 and is now even better! The new STX-1100 features fast, automatic note sensing and bright, easy-to-use LED display with contrasting LEDs that indicate guitar notes. Advanced tuner technology grabs notes faster and holds them longer. Rugged design and broad chromatic range make this tuner the choice of the pros. Use the 1/4 input and output jacks or the built-in microphone. Handy clips hold the tuner on your music stand. Includes one-touch autorecalibration and sleep-mode battery saver. RT-1601 Rack-Mount Chromatic AutoTuner The best features and the best value of any rack-mount tuner, the RT-1601 is the proven choice of professionals like Ron Wood & Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, yet its affordable to anyone. The rugged steel case fits into a single rack space, and the large, bright LEDs are visible from anywhere on stage. Contrasting LEDs indicate the guitar notes for fast tuning, even in the dark. The RT-1601 includes all the features of the STX-1500, plus a mute button for silent tuning, and dual front & back panel inputs and outputs.
STX-1500 Advanced Chromatic AutoTuner All the features of the STX-1100, plus manual recalibration, transpose function that shifts the STX scale to other keys, and a built-in tone generator with a two octave range.
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AFFORDABLE ZIP TUNERS & METRONOMES
ZIP-1000 Chromatic AutoTuner The new ZIP-1000 is our most affordable chromatic tuner, with features youd expect to find only on tuners costing twice as much. Automatic note sensing and super-bright LEDs make it the choice for stage work when you need to tune-up quickly. Plug in your guitar and patch out to your amp, or use the built-in microphone. Use manual recalibration to adjust tuning pitch from 437 to 442 Hz. Tunes down to low B on a 5-string bass.
ZIP-700 Guitar & Bass AutoTuner The ZIP-700 is the six-note version of Sabines ZIP-1000 AutoTuner. Its the fastest and easiest-to-use guitar and bass tuner around, and the bright LEDs mean you can use it on stage as well as in rehearsal. The ZIP-700 tunes down to low B on a 5-string bass. Use 1/4 ins and outs or built-in mic. Manual recalibration lets you adjust the tuning pitch from 437 to 442 Hz.
ZIPBEAT-6000 Digital Metronome Loud, Clear Tone Accented Downbeat from 2 to 6 beats per measure Speed adjusts from 40 to 208 beats per minute Multi-Function Sweep LED Display Tone Generator, A = 440-445 Hz Stand for easy viewing Free 9-Volt Battery included Two-Year Warranty
ZIPBEAT-3000 Digital Metronome Large Sweeping LED Display Accented Downbeat, with Rhythmic Figures 40 to 208 beats per minute Tone Generator, A=438-435 Hz Volume Control Power-Off Memory FREE AAA Batteries (3) Two-Year Warranty At a price that cant be beat!

BOTH METRONOMES INCLUDE FREE EARPHONE!
CM-1 Contact Microphone Attached to your acoustic instrument, the CM-1 allows you to plug into your Sabine tuner for easy tuning in noisy environments. A soft suction cup holds the mic to your instrument. Comes with 2 meter cord and standard 1/4 phone jack. TA-1 Power Adapter Plug in power for the Sabine STX-Tuners and the RT-1601. Comes with 2 meter cord and is UL & CSA listed. (Input: 120V, 60 Hz, 9W; Output: 9VDC, 300 mA, 9mm sleeve and barrel jack) 13301 Highway 441 Alachua, Florida 32615-8544 USA Telephone: 2000 Fax: 2001 Fax-Back Product Info: 2002
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