--- product_id: 49570403 title: "PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner" price: "€ 48.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/49570403-pw-ct-12-ns-micro-headstock-tuner store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # ±0.1 cent accuracy 360° swivel clamp Long-lasting CR2032 battery PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner **Price:** € 48.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Tune like a pro, stay stealthy, and never miss a beat! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner - **How much does it cost?** € 48.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/49570403-pw-ct-12-ns-micro-headstock-tuner) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ready for the Road:** Lightweight (9g) and compact design stays on your instrument even in its case—always performance-ready. - • **Invisible Precision:** Micro tuner clips discreetly behind your headstock—tune on stage without anyone noticing. - • **Color-Coded Confidence:** Tri-color backlit display instantly shows tuning status—red, yellow, or green for flawless intonation. - • **Vibration-Based Accuracy:** Piezo transducer picks up string vibrations, not ambient noise—perfect for noisy gigs. - • **Universal Fit & Flexibility:** Adjustable padded clamp and 360° swivel fit any stringed instrument, left or right-handed. ## Overview The D'Addario PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner is a compact, ultra-precise clip-on tuner featuring a vibration-sensitive piezo transducer and a tri-color backlit display. Designed for discreet, on-stage tuning, it offers a 360-degree swivel clamp for versatile positioning on any stringed instrument. Powered by a long-lasting CR2032 battery and weighing just 9 grams, it’s the perfect travel companion for musicians seeking accuracy and convenience. ## Description From the manufacturer DISCRETE TUNING IN A PETITE PACKAGE This highly accurate tuner features a full-color display and four selectable viewing angles. It’s advanced tuning algorithms allow you to tune in noisy environments without issue. The sleek look blends with any instrument and the ratchet clamp assures it stays secure during live performances. aplus content video Cursor Button Adjust tuner calibration from 410 to 480Hz. Cursor Button Adjust tuner calibration from 410 to 480Hz. Orientation Button Scroll through four viewing angles. Orientation Button Scroll through four viewing angles. Power Button Toggle tuner on and off. Automatically powers off after 10 minutes. Power Button Toggle tuner on and off. Automatically powers off after 10 minutes. Multiple Viewing Angles 4 viewing angles and 360 degree movement for the perfect viewing angle. Multiple Viewing Angles 4 viewing angles and 360 degree movement for the perfect viewing angle. Easy To Read The easy-to-read, tri-color backlit screen displays the note in red when out of tune, yellow when close, and green when in tune. Easy To Read The easy-to-read, tri-color backlit screen displays the note in red when out of tune, yellow when close, and green when in tune. Works on Multiple Instruments It's fast, accurate and discrete. Works on other fretted instruments such as mandolins, ukuleles and banjos. Works on Multiple Instruments It's fast, accurate and discrete. Works on other fretted instruments such as mandolins, ukuleles and banjos. D'Addario Tuners Micro Headstock Tuner Tuner Type Headstock Calibration Range 410-480Hz Color Screen Rechargeable Battery Included Battery Type CR2032 Learn More Micro Headstock Tuner Tuner Type Headstock Calibration Range 410-480Hz Color Screen Rechargeable Battery Included Battery Type CR2032 Eclipse Tuner Tuner Type Headstock Calibration Range 430-450Hz Color Screen Rechargeable Battery Included Battery Type CR2032 Learn More Eclipse Tuner 430-450Hz Pedal Tuner Tuner Type Pedal Calibration Range 415-475Hz Color Screen Rechargeable Battery Included Battery Type 9V Learn More Pedal Tuner Pedal 415-475Hz 9V Micro Soundhole Tuner Tuner Type Soundhole Calibration Range 410-480Hz Color Screen Rechargeable Battery Included Battery Type CR2032 Learn More Micro Soundhole Tuner Soundhole Yolanda Charles Rabea Massaad Jake Shimabukuro "This easy-to-use, unobtrusive Micro Headstock Tuner fits well and is reliable and accurate." Yolanda uses the Micro Headstock Tuner "The Micro Headstock Tuner is invaluable. It's barely noticeable on the guitar and clear as day to see on stage. Super handy!" Rabea uses the Micro Headstock Tuner "I love how tiny the Micro Headstock Tuner is. I keep one on all of my instruments. Sometimes you forget that it's even on there!" Jake uses the Micro Headstock Tuner Get Rewarded Playing D'Addario Just Got More Rewarding Join Players Circle and get rewarded with free stuff and other perks just for playing D’Addario. Register Your Products Register Your Players Circle Code Register the Players Circle code printed inside your package to start earning points. Redeem Your Points Redeem for Gear, Merchandise and Swag Watch your points add up and redeem them for all things D'Addario. Exclusive Access Access to BETA Testing and Exclusive Promotions Players Circle members get first dibs on testing new products, before anyone even knows they exist. Review: Compact simple reliable tuner. - Simple to fix to head stock of mandolin. Great battery life. Bright and understandable screen. Very compact unit. It has worked well for over 3 years. Review: An excellent mini tuner that really does the job. - Excellent quality and has a good display that you can actually read outside in the sun. I love how the display can be reversed or inverted to fit in any direction. Easy to use and give an accurate reading. Discrete in use and doesn't look out of place. Perfect for both right handed and left handed players. I expected it to come loose and fall off but fitted correctly it is rock solid and I had no issues using it in a live situation. Instructions say not to leave it on all of the time as it may cause finish damage in 'expensive' guitars (think Nitro/Rickenbacker). Overall I am very pleased with this tuner. Prices vary considerably from different sellers so shop around (anywhere between £19 and £45 at the time of writing). ## Features - THE STEALTH TUNER - Your audience will never know there is a tuner on your instrument with the highly precise Micro Clip-On Tuner. The lightweight, discrete, compact tuner hides behind the headstock practically blending into the instrument and is small enough to be kept on your instrument while stored in its case. At 1.25", you will want one for each stringed instrument you own. - EXTREME ACCURACY - The NS Micro features an extremely accurate piezo transducer that picks up an instrument's vibration rather than sound. A wide calibration range (410-480Hz) guarantees precise performance. - EASY TO READ - The easy-to-read, tri-color backlit screen displays the note in red when out of tune, yellow when close, and green when in tune. Powered by a readily available (and included) CR2032 battery, you will enjoy maximum battery life thanks to the tuner's auto-off function. - VERSATILE - Featuring a 360-degree swivel mechanism and adjustable padded clamp, the NS Mini offers optimal viewing angles and maximum positioning flexibility. For left or right-handed instruments with small or large headstocks, it is the ideal choice for acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles. - D’ADDARIO ACCESSORIES - For over 20 years, D’Addario Accessories (formerly Planet Waves) has been leading the industry in innovative and problem-solving products that serve musicians worldwide. D’Addario Accessories are proudly made in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to the most stringent quality controls in the industry. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B005FKF1PY | | Batteries | 1 CR123A batteries required. (included) | | Best Sellers Rank | 626 in Musical Instruments & DJ (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ) 16 in Tuners | | Body Material | Lithium | | Colour | Mehrfarbig | | Connector | clamp | | Country Produced In | china | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (13,474) 4.5 out of 5 stars | | Date First Available | 26 Sept. 2011 | | Delivery Information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. | | Item Model Number | PW-CT-12 | | Item Weight | 9.07 g | | Material Type | Lithium | | Product Dimensions | 2.54 x 0.18 x 2.54 cm; 9.07 g | | Size | Single Pack | ## Images ![PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61a4bbHzcUL.jpg) ![PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bZ10aCLQL.jpg) ![PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OftSEpl-L.jpg) ![PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91xOGDNm3QL.jpg) ![PW-CT-12 NS Micro Headstock Tuner - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719LRy4MlzL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this tuner show sharps of flats, ie if i wanna tune 1/2step lower will this tuner display Eb or D# or does it only show standard tuning,** A: Yes, it will show a D#. It is what is known as a 'chromatic tuner'. It detects vibrations, computes the frequency and shows whichever note you are closest to. It can, therefore, tune pretty much any instrument. It is a wonderful piece of kit. I have 3 or 4 of them. **Q: Can you tell me if the display is changeable from 'Landscape' to 'Portrait' as it seems to me that the display will never be upright?** A: The display has four orientations 2 in portrait (at 180 degrees to each other) and 2 in landscape (again at 180 degrees to each other). **Q: Will this tuner cover Banjo, Guitar, Uke / Banjolele, Dulcimer. I Currently use Korg & CellPhone, background noise is PROBLEM. Herz Limits Please?** A: I believe it will cover all the instruments listed. It relies on picking up vibration directly from the Headstock and does not appear to be influenced by extraneous noise. No idea what the hertz range is but I doubt if that is relevant as long as it covers your audible hearing range!!!!! (By the way sharps are covered) **Q: Ok, I'll rephrase the question. Has anyone used this tuner with a 12 string acoustic guitar? If so, how did it perform?** A: Just seen your question. I don't have a 12-string acoustic anymore, but it works perfectly well with an acoustic and also with my Rickenbacker 620/12 electric 12-string. As long as you only strike one string at a time it should function prefectly well, as it reads the vibration rate from being clipped to the headstock. An acoustic will have very good resonance, so the tuner reads the vibration rate clearly and easily. Hope that helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact simple reliable tuner. *by K***R on 28 June 2026* Simple to fix to head stock of mandolin. Great battery life. Bright and understandable screen. Very compact unit. It has worked well for over 3 years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent mini tuner that really does the job. *by F***R on 20 May 2025* Excellent quality and has a good display that you can actually read outside in the sun. I love how the display can be reversed or inverted to fit in any direction. Easy to use and give an accurate reading. Discrete in use and doesn't look out of place. Perfect for both right handed and left handed players. I expected it to come loose and fall off but fitted correctly it is rock solid and I had no issues using it in a live situation. Instructions say not to leave it on all of the time as it may cause finish damage in 'expensive' guitars (think Nitro/Rickenbacker). Overall I am very pleased with this tuner. Prices vary considerably from different sellers so shop around (anywhere between £19 and £45 at the time of writing). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The smallest around *by J***H on 15 April 2013* These things are tiny, so tiny in fact that you can pretty much leave it on your guitar all the time. I checked the tuning against other clip-on tuners and devices and it's pretty much spot no matter what position on the headstock it's placed. It's small enough to almost go almost unnoticed when fitted to the back of the headstock too. They are a little flimsy however, and not the most robust of tuners, but this is largely down to their very diminutive size. The reaction time I found quite adequate and the simple coloured display is easy to see although not the brightest. The only thing I'd be a little bit wary of is the way it fits on the headstock, which is achieved with a very small push-in clamp. This seems to have preset positions so you have to choose one that is closest to you headstock thickness then push it on. If you headstock is an unusual thickness, not perfectly flat, or has a chamfered edge this may not fit properly. It's also better to choose a setting slightly smaller than your neck thickness then push it on more firmly. If its not in good contact with the neck it won't pick up the harmonics properly and work correctly so take some time to get a good fit. This works really well on Strat type head stocks where it can be fitted just above he nut, but on my Gibson 339 and Les Paul it had to be fitted to the end of the end stock. It's stayed in placed even when placing and removing the guitar from the case but wouldn't take much of a knock to remove it and its small enough to be easily lost. It's not suitable for gigging, but for home use its great. I've ordered a couple more so I can leave one on each guitar. ## Frequently Bought Together - D'Addario Guitar Tuner - Micro Headstock Tuner - Tuner for Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukelele - Compact & Discrete - Clip On - 1 Pack - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black - D'Addario Accessories Guitar Tuner - Eclipse Headstock Tuner - Clip On Tuner for Guitar - Great for Acoustic Guitars & Electric Guitars - Quick & Accurate Tuning - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/49570403-pw-ct-12-ns-micro-headstock-tuner](https://www.desertcart.be/products/49570403-pw-ct-12-ns-micro-headstock-tuner) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-08-08*