Product Review: KORG GA-30 Guitar and Bass Tuner

A few years ago, a lot of my music equipment got *lost. Among them was a guitar tuner. I made a decision to replace a lot of that equipment and the KORG GA-30 tuner was certainly affordable. It didn't have all the bells and whistles of a $200 tuner but I just wanted a functional guitar tuner. I'm happy to report that the KORG GA-30 tuner didn't disappoint me. It's not perfect but I like it. Below is my review of the KORG GA-30 guitar and bass tuner.

Features on the KORG GA-30 tuner include a high-precision LCD needle-type meter that is crystal clear and easy to view. The KORG GA-30 tuner also allows you tune up to 5 semitones flat. So if you have a 4 string bass, a 5 string, a 6 string or a 6 or 7 string guitar, the KORG GA-30 tuner will work just fine. 

Now if you prefer to tune your instrument by ear, you're in luck. The KORG GA-30 tuner produces a tuning reference tone. The unit includes a high-sensitivity internal microphone and is very handy for tuning acoustic guitars. The power button can be almost TOO easily turned on but have no fear. The KORK GA-30 tuner has an auto power off and very low power draw.

My experience with the KORG GA-30 tuner is as follows. The KORG GA-30 tuner is equipped with an input so you can plug your electric guitar directly into the KORG GA-30 tuner. I'm able to fine tune my guitar very easily. The LCD needle-type meter displays a clear and vibrant needle and the position increments are very close together so even if you're a little bit off, the KORG GA-30 tuner will let you know. I also like the three lights above the screen. 

Your goal when using these lights is to achieve a GREEN light. If the RED light appears to the LEFT of the green, your string is "sharp" or too high. If the RED light to the LEFT of the green light appears, your string is "flat" or too low. It used to be that most tuners had a switch that you needed to use to select the string that you were tuning. Not on the KORG GA-30 tuner.