BOSS
BOSS TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal Power Solution Bundle
90
EJ Score
Legendary $199.99
The industry-standard tuner pedal bundled with power supply and daisy chain. Accurate to ±1 cent with a 21-segment LED display bright enough to see outdoors - it's the tuner that refuses to die.
90
EJ Score
Legendary Pros & Cons
Pros
- +±1 cent tuning accuracy with visual Accu-Pitch confirmation
- +Bright LED display visible in full sunlight (high brightness mode available)
- +Buffered bypass actually helps tone with long cable runs and multiple pedals
- +Can supply power to up to 7 additional BOSS pedals with included daisy chain
- +Bulletproof BOSS build quality - users report 20+ years of reliable service
Cons
- −Not true bypass (buffered only) - tone purists may object
- −Smaller display than competitors like Korg Pitchblack or D'addario tuners
- −Some germanium fuzzes don't play nice with the buffer
- −At $200 bundled, you're paying premium for a tuner
The Verdict
MusicRadar’s 4.5/5 rating confirms what every working guitarist already knows: the TU-3 is boringly excellent. Reddit users are split on the display size, but nobody questions the accuracy or reliability. The buffered bypass is actually a feature, not a bug – it maintains signal integrity through your chain. Yes, you can get a Donner tuner for $30, but will it still work flawlessly in 2045? The TU-3 is the tuner you buy once and forget about. The bundle with PSA-120S and daisy chain is practical for powering an entire board from one outlet.
