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Donner Tuner Pedal Dt 1 Chromatic Guitar Tuner Pedal with Pitch Indicator for Electric Guitar and Bass True Bypass
Last Updated: December 6, 2023 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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Review Analysis - 505 recent, verified reviews
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Sound
170bass, noise, distortion, pedals, gate
+71%
-29%
" ... Sounds good with a little compression pushed through it, but it struggles to keep up with my MXR Super Badass Disto. ... "
" ... One of my requirements is that a tuner must be able to tune a bass guitar efficiently. ... The Donner DT-1 responds quite well to the lower frequencies of the bass strings, even the low B on my five-string. ... I've had no difficulties using this to tune guitar OR bass. ... I tend to keep my tuner on top of my bass amp as it has a dedicated jack for the tuner independent of the input for the bass. ... "
" ... I bought the noise gate and it was working fine. ... "
" ... Clear sound with no distortion, great tone, and 7 voices, makes guitar experience completely different and gratifying ... "
" ... Whether you're a classic rock aficionado or a metal maestro, the Morpher Distortion delivers a sonic punch that'll have your audience headbanging and air-guitaring in awe. ... "
" ... But this is the BEST device to deliver the maximum reverb punch in its class. ... "
" ... Just like all my other Donner pedals, Donner P-bass, and Donner drum kit, this one is a winner. ... "
" ... There is no hum or other noise (just be sure to use quality cords), and the bypass switch is handy. ... So far I’ve mostly used the phaser effect with electric guitar, which gives a classic nice richness to the sound. ... "
Price
82money, pedal, beat, value, worth
+93%
-7%
" ... All-in-All worth the money and fine for jamming. ... "
" ... I was extremely pleased with the variety and quality of effects this pedal creates, given the price. ... "
" ... You can’t beat this one for quality and price. ... "
" ... This thing is one hell of a bang for your buck 😎 ... "
" ... A well made item at a good price. ... "
" ... One of the best delays I've played, and crazy good for the price. ... "
" ... The Noise Killer is a solid little pedal for a great price. ... "
" ... Very nice pedal for the money. ... "
Body
81sturdy, pedal, size, solid, metal
+83%
-17%
" ... However, I'll give it that it looks sturdy enough and it seems well made. ... "
" ... For the small amount of Phaser I use, it works for me. ... "
" ... Donner makes some great pedals in a nice compact package. ... "
" ... We'll made, sturdy. ... "
" ... It's all metal and feels very sturdy. ... "
" ... Very usable and compact. ... "
" ... The enclosure is small and made of metal making it ideal for crowded pedalboards that see regular use. ... "
" ... Very quiet, good switch, and compact size. ... "
Usage
72easy, knob, fun, controls, tone
+78%
-22%
" ... I checked out this pedal demo on YouTube and was mighty impressed. ... "
" ... Very well made, simple to use, does what it's made for would buy it again ... "
" ... Running the single coils through the pedal gives them a lot more punch and makes my tone controls much more reponsive. ... "
" ... The 3 little knobs are very sensitive, I can get some nice reverb after playing around with it. ... "
" ... I would recommend this pedal to anyone who wants t have fun. ... "
" ... The difference setting makes it very versatile. ... "
" ... It's like the pedal was tailor-made for my setup. ... If you're like me, searching for a pedal that complements your hybrid acoustic guitar setup without overwhelming it, I highly recommend giving this pedal a try. ... "
" ... Overall the pedal sounds great and easy to setup, really enjoy it and get plenty of flexibility. ... "
Size
38size, compact, pedal, rubber, stick
+84%
-16%
" ... I like the bright display and small size. ... "
" ... Donner makes some great pedals in a nice compact package. ... "
" ... This is a solidly built but small pedal. ... It's perfect for playing out: small, easy to transport, and cheap. ... "
" ... It’s well built, quiet ,rugged and small enough to fit almost anywhere on the board. ... "
" ... Small and quiet and does just what I bought it to do. ... "
" ... I liked its size and sound ... "
" ... Quality made and durable with a small board size pedal. ... "
" ... Very usable and compact. ... "
Marketplace
34amazon, returned, box, sent, refund
+35%
-65%
" ... They never responded again. ... "
" ... Totally busted out of the box. ... "
" ... Boxed it up, sent it back, and asked for a replacement. ... "
" ... Very disappointed because there’s no option to return/replace it. ... "
" ... Oit of the box defective. ... "
" ... I returned the unit. ... "
" ... I’d like to return it ... "
" ... I should have returned it right after I bought it, but is months past return date. ... "
Reliability
31stopped working, returned, worked fine, malfunctioned, donner
+26%
-74%
" ... Returned for replacement and it too had similar problems. ... "
" ... I loved it at first but after 4 gigs the bypass went dead. ... "
" ... And then me and the wife started arguing over something trivial but the rage just exploded. ... I haven't seen Louanne in days. ... "
" ... Five months after unboxing, with brief weekly usage, it stops turning on. ... "
" ... When I first used the pedal the display froze and stopped working so I knew it was going to be a issue. ... It just completely malfunctioned like the first one I ordered. ... "
" ... I am more than confident that it is plugged in correctly - I must have just gotten a dud. ... "
" ... QC is important and Donner failed hard. ... "
" ... Shortly after buying it died. ... "
Display
27bright, led, tune, read, lcd
+63%
-37%
" ... Tune up using the easy to read, large lighted display and LED fine tuner lights, tap the button and go right back to your licks and power chords. ... Switching in and out of tuning mode is quiet on my setup, and the display is super easy to read. ... "
" ... True bypass and a big, bright display. ... "
" ... Foot switch seems a little cheap, nice big display though. ... "
" ... This tuner has a large readable screen, for its size. ... "
" ... You can't change the display or adjust the calibration, however, the display is bright and very quick to register the note. ... "
" ... It is a simple plug and play design with exceptional screen display. ... "
" ... The case, screen, and ease of use are all fine. ... "
" ... An extra LED on each side or enlarging the indicator on the main LCD screen would make this a 5-star product. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
17returned, amazon, sent, refund, replacement
+12%
-88%
" ... Returned for replacement and it too had similar problems. ... "
" ... It was returned, and Amazon sent me another the next day - and THAT DIDN'T WORK EITHER. ... "
" ... I’d like to return it ... "
" ... Avoid, avoid avoid. ... "
" ... We had to send it back! ... "
" ... I returned the unit. ... "
" ... With that being said I decided to return the product for a new one since it was defective. ... "
" ... Sent it back immediately ... "
Cable
16power cord, pedal, power, cord, jacks
+31%
-69%
" ... This did not come with a power cord so it’s basically useless ... "
" ... I read the instructions and made sure I had the correct power cord (which by the way is not included ) I am using a 9 volt power supply cord like it requires but the looper pedal just stopped working. ... "
" ... After less than a month of use, pedal won’t work unless the power cable is held into the pedal with something ... "
" ... The input jacks are prone to slipping which has lead to me having to scramble to turn off the amp and plug things back in. ... "
" ... No more pedals like this for me - and I might add I tested both by exchanging positions on the pedal board, swapped cables and still no effects - just bypass. ... "
" ... no power cord ! ... "
" ... When you turn on the pedal, it clicks as bad a removing the cable directly, and does it again when you turn it off. ... "
" ... The instrument cable does not secure and falls out easily on both sides. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
14return, policy, described, works as described, typically
+64%
-36%
" ... The product arrived on time and was exactly as described. ... "
" ... Compact and does everything as advertised ... "
" ... Item is as described. ... "
" ... my experience is typically when something is labeled best seller or amazon’s choice it’s usually good. ... "
" ... but does work as described. ... "
" ... Came when promised. ... "
" ... Amazon was kind enough to refund my money even after 30 days. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Design
14design, look, yet, sturdy, trick
+79%
-21%
" ... Will look for something quieter I could continue to use. ... "
" ... There is an awesome pedal called a “Janglebox” that I believe Roger McGuinn helped design that can definitely achieve this tone, however it’s around $300 (no doubt fair for what you get) could also get a pair of toaster pickups installed for a few hundred (even the knockoffs work). ... "
" ... However, I'll give it that it looks sturdy enough and it seems well made. ... "
" ... I like the green and red like . ... "
" ... It is a simple design, that is good for anyone who is getting into looping. ... "
" ... It is lightweight yet sturdy and sleek. ... "
" ... Looks good and has a solid build quality. ... "
" ... Purchased a Stylish Fuzz Pedal. ... "
Features
13red, light, wah, switch, pedal
+62%
-38%
" ... This is an excellent auto wah pedal. ... "
" ... Obviously more subtle settings are available. ... "
" ... so nice to have auto wah instead of a pedal you control ... "
" ... All function perfectly. ... "
" ... The ac adapter feature is nice. ... "
" ... Dialing up the tone and the mode switch can really bring out those funky snaps. ... "
" ... I feel like I could easily bump it with my foot when hitting the switch and switch the reverb mode. ... "
" ... Smooth auto setting. ... "
Performance
12job, analog, yellow fall, well, used
+75%
-25%
" ... Been wanting a simple delay pedal for a long time. ... "
" ... Overall, I'm thoroughly pleased with this pedal's performance so far. ... "
" ... Helped me resolve an issue fast. ... "
" ... Well built does the job. ... "
" ... It is everything you need, I run High gain and couldn't be more happier with the performance. ... "
" ... This delay is great. ... "
" ... solid build and does the job of a carbon copy for fraction of price. ... "
" ... It does it’s job. ... "
Network
12noise, bypass, two, tuner, split
+33%
-67%
" ... Bypass works fine, but when the pedal is enabled it emits a high-pitched signal. ... "
" ... Then the signal became all fuzzy and staticy. ... "
" ... Added a lot on noise to the signal. ... "
" ... when I hit the bypass, it cuts the signal completely. ... "
" ... We were trying to find out why my sound signal was so lofi. ... The signal was night and day better ... "
" ... the only downside - in tuner mode, it does not send signal through. ... "
Comfort
12hands, velcro, tuning, stick, rubber
+50%
-50%
" ... The pedal was used once on a gig and broke ... "
" ... My biggest complaint is the selector knob feels kind of loose, doesn’t have a solid click. ... "
" ... Then I would use a different reverb to shape the decay. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
9quick, ordered, arrived, shipping, product
+56%
-44%
" ... The product arrived on time and was exactly as described. ... "
" ... Very quick shipping and package arrived in great condition. ... "
" ... Just what I ordered ... "
" ... Came when promised. ... "
Power
8supply, buy, come, red, powers
+13%
-88%
" ... No power supply included. ... "
" ... The power supply only powers the LED light green or red. ... "
" ... But when I saw there was no power supply I was so angry and frustrated. ... "
" ... It does not come with a way to power it. ... "
" ... Got it in the mail came in with no power supply so had to buy the right power supply for it once the power supply came in I plugged my gutair into the pedal and hooked the pedal to the amp and the red light came on and stayed on but nothing was happening no matter what I did nothing was happening so I wouldent buy go with the Amazon basics ones there cheaper and work ... "
Cleaning
8pedal, distortion, dirty, cleans, channels
+100%
" ... Clean build and performance for the money. ... "
" ... Great for both distortion and clean channels. ... "
" ... I gave it 4 stars for versatility because if I record clean and want to play over it with distortion the track I recorded clean will play back with my amp setting. ... "
" ... A super clean, passive switcher. ... "
" ... It’s a great analog delay pedal with a clean sound. ... "
" ... I was impressed that the signal stayed clean. ... "
" ... Sounds great and is so much fun to play around with either clean with some added verb or dirty up paired with the Donner Dark Mouse. ... "
" ... This pedal cleans up real nice one the low gain settings and then smacks you in the face with the high gains (In a good way lol). ... "
Accuracy
8tuner, accuracy, tuning, pedal, easy to use
+100%
" ... The accuracy is good, while not the best you can get - But the unit is less than $30 incl. ... "
" ... BUT IT IS ACCURATE ... "
" ... The pitch is accurate going up (Checked against a tuner) ... "
" ... Accurate as any other tuner pedal I've used, and cost a LOT less. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to read and for what I’ve used it for so far it is pretty accurate. ... "
" ... Provides accurate tuning, and most importantly visible for ancient eyed guitarist. ... "
" ... Seems to be accurate, at least for my needs. ... "
Connectivity
7power, different, cables, pedals, donner
+57%
-43%
" ... The ac adapter feature is nice. ... "
" ... I wanted this to easily switch between my practice amp and computer, without always unplugging/plugging in cables from one setup to the other. ... "
" ... I purchased the multi connection adapter for like $11 and it now works fine and I am most likely gonna buy more pedals from Donner because of the extra power available now and they are so cheap. ... "
" ... Honestly, for such a simple device you shouldn't need to spend much for a quality device. ... "
Battery
6volt, use, power, battery option, adapter
+50%
-50%
" ... It's worthless as a stage tuner, and since it doesn't have an internal battery compartment, it's not even functional for use on the workbench. ... "
" ... So it doesn't come with a power supply, fine I was going to use a 9V battery. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, mine breaks in less than a year with moderate usage (about an hour per day). ... "
Lagging
5analog, yellow fall, one, latency
+40%
-60%
" ... I did not detect any latency ... "
" ... I have two - one at a very quick delay and one on a slow delay. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
5works as described, compact
+100%
" ... The product arrived on time and was exactly as described. ... "
" ... Compact and does everything as advertised ... "
" ... Item is as described. ... "
" ... but does work as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
5product, box, returned, return, metal
-100%
" ... Oit of the box defective. ... "
" ... With that being said I decided to return the product for a new one since it was defective. ... "
" ... Defective item was returned ... "
" ... I received mine with a faulty switch. ... "
" ... The product was defective out of the box. ... "
Software
3blues, type, tuning
+67%
-33%
" ... I really like the mini-pedal format. ... "
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