Detail 01
Clip-on pickup, not a tuner
It senses string vibration and sends it out. You still need a tuner to read the pitch.
Product detailSKU #1274115062201
PetersonTP-3 Clip-On Tuner Pickup
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A clip-on piezo pickup that feeds vibration into a tuner instead of a mic, so tuning works in a loud room.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tuning on a noisy stage or in a busy shop
- Feeding an existing pedal or rack tuner from an acoustic
- Instruments with no output jack that need quiet tuning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already have a clip-on tuner with its own display
- Anyone wanting a tuner — this is the pickup only
- Electric players who can just plug in a cable
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Vibration sensing
It ignores room noise, so tuning stays reliable next to a drummer or a loud amp.
Detail 03
Peterson build
Made to pair with Peterson strobe tuners, where fine pitch reading depends on a clean input signal.
Detail 04
Clamps to the headstock
Works on instruments with no pickup or output jack — acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele.
Detail 05
$12.99
Cheap enough to leave clipped in a case pocket as a permanent backup tuning path.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No tuner included — you need a tuner with an input jack
- 02Check that your tuner accepts a 1/4" input, not just a mic
- 03Clip fit varies by headstock thickness; very thick or carved headstocks can be tight
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a tuner?
No. It's a pickup that clips to your instrument and sends the string vibration to a tuner. You supply the tuner.
02Does it only work with Peterson tuners?
It's built for Peterson strobe tuners, but any tuner with a standard 1/4" input can read the signal.
03Will it work on an acoustic guitar with no pickup?
Yes. That's the main use — it reads vibration from the headstock, so no onboard electronics are needed.
04Can I tune in a loud room with this?
Yes. It picks up vibration rather than sound, so nearby noise doesn't confuse the tuner.
