Boss TU-12HFrom real comments

Name: Boss TU-12H
Rating: 3 (3 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 3 mentions across 2 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment33%

PROS 33%

CONS 67%

Rank based on 3 mentions across 2 aspects

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Regarded as a solid tuner overall0 mentions

Widely praised

What users complain about

Hard-to-reach calibration trim pot0 mentions

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Boss TU-12H

Regarded as a solid tuner overallHard-to-reach calibration trim pot

Boss TU-12H

Regarded as a solid tuner overall

Hard-to-reach calibration trim pot

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Overall Impression

Comments about the Boss TU-12H focus mostly on one recurring design issue rather than broad performance. One commenter, working with a similar Boss tuner, describes a small square trim pot with a Philips head that sits beneath the VU meter and is very hard to reach for calibration. Another commenter compares this unfavorably to the TU-15, where the trim screw can be accessed through the back of the case, noting that on this unit it cannot really be accessed at all.

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1 mentions

Widely praised

Despite criticizing the hard-to-reach trim pot, one commenter still affirmed that Boss tuners are 'still great tuners,' suggesting general trust in the brand's tuner line even amid a specific design complaint.

@dank6852

At least on the TU-15 you can get at the trim screw through the back of the case. Poor design there, can't really get at it all all. Still great tuners though.

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March 25, 2022

buildHard-to-reach calibration trim pot

2 mentions

Frequently criticized

Two commenters describe difficulty accessing the internal trim pot used for calibration. One found it a small square post with a Philips head tucked under the VU meter, while another noted that unlike the TU-15, which allows access through the back of the case, this unit's trim screw cannot really be reached at all.

@brunnocariello8845

Great video! My tuner has a diferent trim pot. It's kind of square with a philips head on top. I was wondering if It's thare any philips wrench small enough to fit between the bottom of the VU metter and the top of the pot. It's So hard to reach. Thank you in advance.

smart_display

January 25, 2024

@dank6852

At least on the TU-15 you can get at the trim screw through the back of the case. Poor design there, can't really get at it all all. Still great tuners though.

smart_display

March 25, 2022

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