Taylor 1201 Beacon Tuner

Equipped with an onboard metronome, two timers, and even a built-in flashlight, Taylor’s Beacon is the Swiss Army knife of clip-on rechargeable tuners. This handy tool supplies precise, exacting tuning in both strobe and dot displays, enhanced by the high-visibility gleam of the TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD. Plus, the Beacon allows for effortless adjustment of your standard reference pitch from 430–450Hz. Frankly, Taylor could have called it a day from that point and still had a rock-solid clip-on tuner. However, what truly sets the Beacon apart is its extensive array of utility functions. The built-in metronome gives you access to 12 distinctive time signatures, along with a timer/countdown clock, to ensure a strict practice regimen. You even get a vivid flashlight function to illuminate sheet music on dark stages! Compact, accurate, and comprehensive, the Beacon spotlights Taylor’s forward-thinking design philosophy.  The Beacon’s ultra-precise tuning functions are impressive, but this rechargeable clip-on tuner’s secondary functions truly set it apart from the pack. Practicing a new piece or running through scale exercises? Engage the Beacon’s versatile metronome function to access 12 pre-set time signatures, all adjustable from 30 to 208 bpm. Moreover, the metronome offers three volume levels to accommodate everything from late-night woodshedding to noisy classrooms.  You also get a 99-minute countdown timer to track live sets and practice performances. Finally, the Beacon’s titular feature comes in the rear-mounted flashlight — an excellent general-purpose feature that’s a must-have for musicians who regularly require sheet music illumination on dark stages.

Features:

• Precise digital clip-on chromatic tuner, packed to the brim with utility and practice features
• TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display screen provides a clear, bright image from the stage to the practice room
• Versatile tuner functionality includes a switchable strobe/dot display and an adjustable reference pitch from 430–450Hz
• Built-in metronome sports 12 pre-set time signatures with speeds from 30–208 bpm
• LED moves back and forth on the screen when the metronome function is active
• Onboard timer and countdown functions to enhance your practice sessions
• Rear-mounted flashlight that’s perfect for reading sheet music in dark settings or tracking down a dropped pick
• Rechargeable battery supplies extensive uptime and quick charging