i already have a few of the previous model (planet waves mini) living on the various headstocks of my ukes, and now I gave the new model by d’addario a try:
it is an excellent example of how even good things can be improved.
- slightly smaller than the previous model
- 3-color display (red=off, yellow=almost, green=in tune)
the newest models use a different color scheme with white text, see picture below - reworked clip, now fits thinner headstocks and is easier to handle
- “flip screen” display, can be turned 180° depending on mounting location
- bigger buttons on the micro tuner
- tuning range 410-480 Hz (mini: 410-450 Hz)
- optical metronome 20-270 bpm
(haven’t used that one yet, but can imagine some use for it) - battery now accessible without any kind of tools
(you still needed a coin or similar to twist the battery compartment of the mini) - standard CR2032 battery
- lightweight and almost invisible when mounted behind (or should I say “under”?) the headstock
- 360° swivel base
- piezo system for precise tuning even in noisy environments
bottom line: definitely one of my “must have” ukulele accessories.
cheap enough (available on amazon) to have one for every uke – and on the other hand so small you should never take it off because it will get lost 😉
some pictures below; on the left is the old model (pw mini), measures in cm
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