

🎸 Tune like a pro, stay invisible like a ninja.
The D'Addario Micro Headstock Tuner is a compact, clip-on tuner designed for acoustic, electric, bass guitars, and other stringed instruments. Featuring an ultra-precise piezo transducer, a tri-color backlit display, and a 360-degree swivel clip, it offers effortless, accurate tuning in any environment. Its stealthy design fits discreetly behind the headstock, making it ideal for live performances and practice alike. Powered by an included CR2032 battery with auto-off, it ensures long-lasting reliability for musicians who demand precision and convenience.















| ASIN | B005FKF1PY |
| Batteries | 1 CR123A batteries required. (included) |
| Battery type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #166 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #6 in Music Tuning Accessories |
| Body Material | Synthetic |
| Color Name | Black |
| Connector Type | 1/4" (6.35mm) audio plug |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (19,014) |
| Date First Available | September 1, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | PW-CT-12 |
| Material Type | Synthetic |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 0.07 x 1 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
P**.
Compact, Accurate, and Super Convenient – A Must-Have for Any Musician!
These D'Addario Micro Headstock Tuners are absolutely fantastic. I use them on both my acoustic and electric guitars, and they deliver quick, accurate tuning every time. The compact size is a huge plus—it stays out of sight while playing, and doesn't interfere with the aesthetics or balance of the instrument. The clip holds firmly without damaging the finish, and the display is bright and easy to read from multiple angles. I love that the 2-pack lets me keep one on each of my frequently used instruments—no need to swap tuners between sessions. It's also great that this works for a variety of string instruments including ukulele and banjo. Highly recommend for anyone from beginner to pro. This is one of those tools you end up using daily without even thinking about it—and wondering how you ever got by without it!
J**D
Mighty Mite! PERFECT FOR HEADLESS!
I have over 30 guitars, and a similar army of headstock tuners. Snark, Fender, Donner... A few years ago I settled in on the D'Addario tuners. Most accurate, most convenient, best visibility. I mostly have the big rectangle ones... I bought a Gretsch hollowbody with a Bigsby. That guitar needs a dedicated tuner. So I decided to give this a try. VERY small. I'm able to tuck this around the back of the headstock, and you would not know it's there. Replaceable battery, so I can use this for a long time. Same great tuning ability I have come to know and love from D'Addario. What I did not expect - OMG. This is perfect for headless guitars. I have struggled mightily to get the "usual" clips to sit on a headless guitar with varying degrees of success for a while now. This fits perfectly on my Strandberg Salen Jazz, my Kiesel Vader, my Steinberg Spirit... If you have headless guitars, get one.
K**.
I Set My Guitar's Intonation With It--Perfect Job!
Yeah...I know it's small, but it's mighty! I used it, exclusively, to micro-tune my classical guitar, constantly taking readings with this tuner at the 12th fret as compared to the open note and adjusting the saddle as needed. This tuner did a great job--I didn't need my old rack-mount tuner because this one was super-accurate, and that really surprised me!!!!! The proof is in the pudding, they say, and now, thanks to this inexpensive but great tuner, the intonation on my guitar is about as perfect as it can be (given the fact that it is an acoustic instrument) which the flutist and violinist I play with appreciate a lot. I liked it so much that I purchased two more for my other classical and my steel-string Taylor, and it works great on both of those too.
M**S
Love the smallness
The first clip-on tuners I ever bought were Snarks and have always been happy with their performance and the very nice and easy to read display...….but I absolutely love the low profile of the D'addario clip-on tuners. So much less noticeable on your instrument!!! By far, this is the best and maybe only selling point of this tuner. You do sacrifice in a smaller display but it is readable. Also, the plastic ratchet clamp that you adjust to fit to your headstock is noticeably cheap. I bought the 2 pack and the first time I attempted to clip one onto a rather small ukulele headstock, I was immediately concerned with the clamp breaking. It seemed stuck and wasn't easy to adjust or open up to a larger size. With care, I manage to slip it on and everything now is fine, just be careful the first few times you are adjusting the clamp and don't use force. If needed look at the video. Also, at the time of my purchase, this seller was still running an older add with a metronome feature included in the tuner. I bought the 2 pack option in Oct. 2019 and the metronome feature is not included in this model. Not a deal breaker for me though because I bought this for the low profile.....just be aware. Also, these do come already loaded with batteries, which is nice but you never know how long these batteries have been sitting in these preloaded models before being shipped out. I always make a point to turn mine off immediately after tuning and one of the batteries died after 2 days. Again, not a deal breaker for me but probably a smart thing to have a few spare batteries with you even with a brand new tuner. Time will tell how well these will hold up but any other clip-on from now on is going to seem huge in size after using these. So far, even with the cons, I am loving them.
Y**A
Best tuner out there!
I don't review things often and I never thought I'd review a guitar tuner but I love this one! D'Addario's work very well. My sister is learning to play now so I gave her my favorite D'Addario. It was the bigger rectangle on that stood up from the guitar. It tuned very well. I order this smaller one. I had just tuned my guitar with my back up Snark, then I put this new D'Addario on and it definitely retuned it better. I didn't realize how small it was. It is so compact you barely know it is there. I used to put the larger ones on, tune and put it away. This is so discreet and I forget it's there so I leave it on the guitar all the time and just turn it on and off when needed. I can even put my guitar in my case without taking the tuner off. It's always there and ready. I love it.!
B**Z
Great product.
I never liked how big and bulky snark tuners are. This thing works great. This is the second one I’ve purchased. Battery life is pretty good, and it’s really accurate. Price point is a little high, but nobody else is making them this good at this size.
W**E
Works well, small, easily clips to a fiddle, accurate, easy to read. Unreliable ON/OFF switch.
Works well, small, easily clips to a fiddle, accurate, easy to read. HOWEVER, I was starting to put one of these on every instrument I own (5 - fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitarx2). I had one on my fiddle that wouldn't turn on so I returned it. Now I own two (out of 5) that won't turn on reliably. The switch on the top is not reliable. I'm moving to a different brand.
B**.
Easy to use and unobtrusive
Very pleased with the quality. Use mine on acoustic guitar and I like how easy it is to operate. Display is bright and tuning indicators are simple to follow. I just leave it on my guitar making a quick check easy to accomplish.
P**I
purchased this product based on the reviews, and I must say, it's truly a little marvel. While I knew it was small, I didn't anticipate it being this tiny! Nonetheless, it's essential for musicians.
森**兒
使いやすく、ネットで見たままの商品で大満足をしております。次回買うときもこれ。
R**O
Bonito, preciso, cromático (aunque yo solo lo use para guitarras) y con ajuste de Hertzios por si quieres afinar un cuartito de tono por encima o por debajo. Para la gente que empieza, es bueno saber que a veces no encuentran la tonalidad de esa canción que les encantaría tocar, por el hecho de que A4 esta afinada a 432 Hz. y no a 440, como marcan los estándares de la música. Buen producto.
A**R
this is an excellent hideaway tuner which I leave attached to my guitar all the time. I would recommend watching a YouTube tutorial as I found the instructions a little hard to read
M**Y
These are fantastic little tuners. One of the best cadgets I have bought in a long time. Clips on discretely, and very securely. I jump up and down, move around the stage. Stays on. No sign of it moving. Very much needed to tune on stage. Saves me running to my helix the other side of the stage. Smaller and less bulky compared to other clip on tuners. I am so impressed by these, I am buying one for every bass and guitar I own.
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