TC Electronic Polytune 3 Mini Tuner Polyphonic

The TC Electronic Polytune 3 Mini Tuner is a compact, high-precision tuning pedal designed for guitarists and bassists who demand accuracy and versatility. Featuring polyphonic, chromatic, and strobe tuning modes, this mini pedal delivers fast and reliable tuning for any performance or studio session. Its switchable true bypass or buffered bypass with Bonafide Buffer ensures your signal remains pristine, while the bright LED display provides clear visibility even on dark stages.

Advantages

With the Polytune 3 Mini, you can tune all six strings at once using the polyphonic mode, saving precious time between songs. The strobe mode offers exceptional accuracy of ±0.02 cents for fine-tuning, and the chromatic mode covers a wide tuning range from A0 to C8. The built-in Bonafide Buffer maintains signal integrity over long cable runs, and the always-on mode allows for silent tuning without muting your signal.

Suitable for

• Electric guitarists and bassists seeking a compact, high-accuracy tuner
• Live performers who need quick polyphonic tuning
• Studio musicians requiring precise strobe tuning
• Players who want a reliable buffer in a small footprint

Key specifications

• Tuning Modes: Polyphonic, Chromatic, Strobe
• Chromatic Tuning Accuracy: ±0.5 cent
• Strobe Tuning Accuracy: ±0.02 cent
• Bypass Type: Switchable True Bypass / Buffered Bypass
• Buffer Type: Bonafide Buffer
• Input/Output: 1/4" TS Jack
• Power Input: 9V DC, Center Negative (Power Supply Not Included)
• Power Consumption: 100 mA
• A4 Reference Pitch: 432-445 Hz (Adjustable)
• Display Type: Bright LED Display
• Form Factor: Mini Pedal
• Always-On Mode: Yes
• Input Impedance (Buffered): 1 MΩ
• Output Impedance (Buffered): 100 Ω
• Tuning Range: A0 (27.5 Hz) to C8 (4186 Hz)
• Housing Material: Metal

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use a regulated 9V DC power supply with center negative polarity. The Polytune 3 Mini is designed to fit easily on crowded pedalboards, making it an essential tool for any guitarist or bassist.