
StroboClip HDC Front

The Sound of Precision
Peterson Strobe Tuners is a Chicago-based, family-owned company that has been manufacturing precision tuning equipment since 1948. Most commonly recognized for their mechanical strobe tuning products, Peterson also offers a full line of hardware, software, and mobile tuning solutions using their patented Virtual Strobe Technology. Peterson is dedicated to developing professional grade tuning equipment by excellence through innovation.
Peterson StroboClip HDC Clip-On Strobe Tuner
Clip-on tuner for guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, dobro, brass and woodwind instruments, violin, steel guitar, bagpipes, and more
The StroboClip HDC (SCHDC) features a high-definition, real-time tuning display that delivers 1/10th cent (1/1000th of a semitone or fret) tuning accuracy. Powered via rechargeable battery, StroboClip HDC features an adjustable color display for ease of viewing under any lighting condition or to color coordinate your tuning presets. It comes complete with over 65 exclusive Sweetened Tunings and temperaments for a vast array of string, brass, and wind instruments.
- True Strobe 0.1 Cent Accuracy - Accurate to 1/1000th of a Semitone or 1/1000th of a Fret
- High-Definition Adjustable Color Backlit Display - Can Display the Smallest Pitch Deviations
- Chromatic Performance - Automatically Displays Note and Deviation from Center Pitch
- Auto Transposition - Drop Tuning and Capo Settings
- Adjustable Concert A Reference from A = 390Hz - 490Hz
- Powered By a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery via USB-C Port
Highlights
Powered By Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
StroboClip HDC is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. StroboClip HDC provides over 6 hours of continuous tuning time on a full charge. The quick charge circuitry allows for 2 hours of tuning time after only 5 minutes of charging. Should the need arise, StroboClip HDC can be operated while connected to power via the included USB-A - USB-C cable.
Improved Clamp Width - Wider Jaw
Large, rubber padded clamp can accommodate a wide variety of headstock widths, as well as, different brass and woodwind mounting locations. Rubber lined jaws protect your valuable instrument's finish while offering a firm grip for maximum signal tracking.
65+ Sweetened Tunings Included
Sweetened Tunings are exclusive presets are instrument specific - optimized tunings - that are designed to compensate for an instrument's shortcomings to help increase its playability across a broader range of notes. Brighter and cleaner tones can be achieved using these proprietary Sweetened presets that are currently available for over 65+ instrument types in the StroboClip HDC. Use our presets or create your own via Peterson Connect (visit our website) and load them in via the USB port.
Bright, Multi Color, High Definition Display
Real-time tracking of the input signal from your instrument can instantaneously be seen on the StroboClip HDC's large strobe display for trouble-free monitoring of your instrument's tuning at a distance as well as in various lighting conditions - even in direct sunlight. Use the adjustable color display to enhance viewing under stage lighting, or to color coordinate your tuning presets. Over 173 tuning segments provide an ultra high-definition display that conveys even the smallest of pitch changes allowing for an unparalleled tuning experience. Hear tonal nuances in your instrument that you never knew existed!

How Does It Work?
Not familiar or never used a strobe tuner? No problem!
Every Peterson strobe tuner is a genuine strobe tuner that allows you to achieve extreme tuning resolution due to the nature of its display - placing it into 'strobe mode' is not required. In fact, the displays inside every one of our products provide the same tuning feedback as our renowned mechanical tuning strobes; more commonly referred to as 'spinning wheel' strobes.
Watch our 'Why Peterson' video series for greater detail on how our products work and what they can do for you and your instrument.
When the Display...
- Moves to the Left - your tuning is flat.
- Moves to the Right - your tuning is sharp.
- The faster the display scrolls, the further you are from tune.
- The tuning bands will slow and begin to lock the closer you come into tune.
- When the tuning bands momentarily stop just after the attack of the note, the note is in tune.
Peterson StroboClip HDC Clip-On Strobe Tuner

The Sound of Precision
Peterson Strobe Tuners is a Chicago-based, family-owned company that has been manufacturing precision tuning equipment since 1948. Most commonly recognized for their mechanical strobe tuning products, Peterson also offers a full line of hardware, software, and mobile tuning solutions using their patented Virtual Strobe Technology. Peterson is dedicated to developing professional grade tuning equipment by excellence through innovation.

StroboClip HDC Front
Clip-on tuner for guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, dobro, brass and woodwind instruments, violin, steel guitar, bagpipes, and more
The StroboClip HDC (SCHDC) features a high-definition, real-time tuning display that delivers 1/10th cent (1/1000th of a semitone or fret) tuning accuracy. Powered via rechargeable battery, StroboClip HDC features an adjustable color display for ease of viewing under any lighting condition or to color coordinate your tuning presets. It comes complete with over 65 exclusive Sweetened Tunings and temperaments for a vast array of string, brass, and wind instruments.
- True Strobe 0.1 Cent Accuracy - Accurate to 1/1000th of a Semitone or 1/1000th of a Fret
- High-Definition Adjustable Color Backlit Display - Can Display the Smallest Pitch Deviations
- Chromatic Performance - Automatically Displays Note and Deviation from Center Pitch
- Auto Transposition - Drop Tuning and Capo Settings
- Adjustable Concert A Reference from A = 390Hz - 490Hz
- Powered By a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery via USB-C Port
Highlights

Powered By Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
StroboClip HDC is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. StroboClip HDC provides over 6 hours of continuous tuning time on a full charge. The quick charge circuitry allows for 2 hours of tuning time after only 5 minutes of charging. Should the need arise, StroboClip HDC can be operated while connected to power via the included USB-A - USB-C cable.

Improved Clamp Width - Wider Jaw
Large, rubber padded clamp can accommodate a wide variety of headstock widths, as well as, different brass and woodwind mounting locations. Rubber lined jaws protect your valuable instrument's finish while offering a firm grip for maximum signal tracking.

65+ Sweetened Tunings Included
Sweetened Tunings are exclusive presets are instrument specific - optimized tunings - that are designed to compensate for an instrument's shortcomings to help increase its playability across a broader range of notes. Brighter and cleaner tones can be achieved using these proprietary Sweetened presets that are currently available for over 65+ instrument types in the StroboClip HDC. Use our presets or create your own via Peterson Connect (visit our website) and load them in via the USB port.

Bright, Multi Color, High Definition Display
Real-time tracking of the input signal from your instrument can instantaneously be seen on the StroboClip HDC's large strobe display for trouble-free monitoring of your instrument's tuning at a distance as well as in various lighting conditions - even in direct sunlight. Use the adjustable color display to enhance viewing under stage lighting, or to color coordinate your tuning presets. Over 173 tuning segments provide an ultra high-definition display that conveys even the smallest of pitch changes allowing for an unparalleled tuning experience. Hear tonal nuances in your instrument that you never knew existed!

How Does It Work?
Not familiar or never used a strobe tuner? No problem!
Every Peterson strobe tuner is a genuine strobe tuner that allows you to achieve extreme tuning resolution due to the nature of its display - placing it into 'strobe mode' is not required. In fact, the displays inside every one of our products provide the same tuning feedback as our renowned mechanical tuning strobes; more commonly referred to as 'spinning wheel' strobes.
Watch our 'Why Peterson' video series for greater detail on how our products work and what they can do for you and your instrument.
When the Display...
- Moves to the Left - your tuning is flat.
- Moves to the Right - your tuning is sharp.
- The faster the display scrolls, the further you are from tune.
- The tuning bands will slow and begin to lock the closer you come into tune.
- When the tuning bands momentarily stop just after the attack of the note, the note is in tune.