Roadie 2 Automatic Guitar Tuner & Motorised String Winder - Review & Demo

Sam checks out the ingenious Roadie 2 smart guitar tuner - a must have for guitarists.
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The Roadie 2 is a unique, automatic tuner with a built in motorised string winder, designed for use with electric, acoustic, classical and 7 & 12- string guitars, as well as other stringed instruments such as banjos, mandolins and ukuleles.
Simple to use, the tuner will automatically wind your strings until they reach the correct pitch, indicated by a little beep and a green light, and the unit also vibrates for a moment, handy for if can’t hear the beep when you’re tuning up on stage.
Along with the standard guitar tunings, there’s over 40 alternatives to choose from, including common tunings such as open G, C & D, as well as all the popular drop tunings. You can save settings for a number of different instruments for quick and easy recall, and although the Roadie 2 is a standalone unit, you can also link it up to it’s companion app, for more in-depth customisation, allowing you to save and rename up to 40 of your own specifically tailored tunings.
The unit itself feels sturdy but lightweight, it features a large, easy to read OLED display, the winder is attached to a 300:1 ratio motor which is powerful enough to turn even the stiffest of machineheads, but is also capable of smooth micro adjustments to ensure precision tuning. As the tuner works by picking up the strings vibrations, as opposed to a microphone, it can be used in noisy gigging environments, and it’s powered by an internal lithium ion battery, which is charged via USB, with a full charge allowing for tuning of about 150 strings.
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[@murlyn2]

I bought one about a year ago. It works great. No issues at all. For a slight tuning I use my guitar’s tuner. When changing to different tunings this thing is a blessing. Now I can do any tunings without hardly any hassle. Very fast from one tuning to another. I usually have to go through the strings twice to get the strings set perfect.

[@Damianmillsmusic]

Great demo, I’m blind so this would definitely save me a lot of hassle tuning up

[@anthonyperkins5856]

I just received mine and I love it.

[@BradfordGuy]

One word...WOW! I am impressed. So much so I am buying one. Thanks for the video and examples.

[@midtown3221]

Now that is a great tool to have!

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Seems like it would be great in a gig when you have to change to a quick alternate tuning!! Pretty cool bro, Thanks for the review! 🎸🎸👍

[@yellowdrops5690]

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[@rileyfaulknier8390]

I should probably get this

[@bucketeer7087]

wow we need this in new zealand, would be a great little device to use considering im a beginner.

[@sourgrass3000]

Can u use it to change strings out?

[@BatEatsMoth]

Can you calibrate it? I tune my bass B standard, but I tune to 430 Hz.

[@RoadieOfficial]

Yes, you can definitely change the A440 reference pitch on your Roadie. If you're looking to use it on a bass guitar though then you should check out the Roadie Bass model which can tune bass guitar & all other guitars.

[@cutrepon7171]

It's quite cool, but it cost 118. Great for gigging musicians, not so much for hobbyists.

[@aresss5302]

Can this work on a 12 string ?

[@jacksonsheaffer8966]

I’m pretty sure they can

[@johncarcher]

Super expensive product for what you're getting. Its not entirely worth it. You can get a whole new guitar with strings, a case, a stand, 3 plectrums, and an automatic tuner for the same price as this.

[@careyw3161]

I don't know how the pricing in in the UK, but in the US, decent effects pedals go for $100 to $400 or more. The Roadie costs $130 for something you will use frequently, and it will make your life easier. It MAY make you a better guitar player, too, since it is so easy to change tunings--it may encourage you to learn some things in open E or DADGAD tuning, for example. But to your point not everyone wants or needs a device like this. Some people, I'm told, don't even feel the need for a guitar at all...

[@espiritguitar]

The guitar needs a setup. Sounds out of tune.

[@martywhite2988]

Notice when he tunes open G, the lowest string is D. Right after he tunes it, he plays a few chords. Then he tunes to open D. The lowest string is also D. But the tuner retunes that string. Why? One would think after a few chords, the D string would still be in tune. So does the tuner flatten the string before brining it up to pitch, does the guitar need a setup or, is the tuner a piece of junk? The end result of that open D tuning is hideously out of tune.