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ROADIE 3 | Smart Automatic Guitar Tuner, Metronome & String Winder | For Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, 12-String Guitars, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin | 150+ Alternate Tunings

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Features

  • Wide Instrument Compatibility: Works on electric, acoustic, classical guitars with nylon strings, 6, 7, and 12-string guitars, as well as ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, lap steel guitars, bouzouki, mountain dulcimer, cigar box guitars, and violins with planetary pegs. Not compatible with bass guitars-use Roadie Bass for bass tuning
  • Fast and Accurate Tuning: Automatically tunes your instrument in under 30 seconds with a motor speed 2x faster than Roadie 2. Advanced vibration detection technology ensures accurate tuning even in noisy environments, suitable for live performances, studio recordings, and outdoor gigs
  • Extensive Tuning Options: Includes over 150 alternate tunings such as Drop D, Open G, DADGAD, Half Step Down, Open C, and Celtic Tuning, with the ability to create and save custom tunings. Change the A4 reference pitch, tune with a capo, activate fast tuning mode or high-accuracy mode for more precision
  • Built-in Metronome and String Winder: Features a built-in digital metronome with both vibration and beep modes to keep tempo while playing. Automatic string winder allows for quick and effortless string changes and tuning in a single step for gigging musicians, studio artists, and guitar teachers
  • User-Friendly Design and Long Battery Life: Designed with a full-color, high-resolution screen for easy navigation and a compact, ergonomic grip for a comfortable tuning experience. USB-C rechargeable battery lasts up to 30 days on a single charge for traveling musicians, stage performers, and home practice

Description

Roadie 3 is the latest automatic instrument tuner from Roadie Music. Compatible with almost any stringed instrument with geared pegs, it helps you find your sound quickly and accurately. Simply place Roadie 3 on the tuning peg of your guitar, it will listen to the vibration of your string, analyze its pitch and automatically turn the peg to get your string into perfect tune. Built with advanced vibration-detection technology, Roadie 3 can get you in tune even in noisy environments whether you’re playing at a concert, band practice or socially with friends. With over 150+ built-in alternate tunings, this innovative device will help you expand your musical repertoire and explore endless musical possibilities! You can tune electric guitars, acoustic guitars, classical guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, banjos & much more using Roadie 3... (if you're a Bass player, however, check out Roadie Bass!) Roadie 3 will help you quickly switch between over 150 tunings. And if that's not enough, you can even create your own custom tuning! Tedious string changes are a thing of the past. Roadie 3 will wind your new string to tension then tune it up, all in one smooth step. Keep a tight rhythm with Roadie 3's built in metronome. Simply set your tempo and feel that beat! "I use this Roadie 3 tuner every day. It's such a time saver." "Hear it from Rockstars The concept is fantastic. I actually play 12 string guitars, do you know how bloody difficult it is to keep a 12 string in tune?" "This thing can definitely get you right on money. I'm a fan!" "It can operate without the smartphone, but with the smartphone, it's even more intelligent. I really love it, I think this is the stuff." Absolutely! Roadie is compatible with ukuleles, banjos, mandolins and any instrument with guitar machine heads fitted with strings of gauge up to 75. Other instruments that can be tuned with Roadie 3 include lap steel guitars, pedal steel guitars, dobro square neck, and dobro round neck. Check Roadie Bass for tuning bass guitars or other instruments with a string gauge up to 140. Roadie 3 is quite an improvement when compared to its predecessors. It is faster and includes many new features, over 150 built-in tunings, a full-color dynamic display, and a metronome function. For more details, check out this side-by-side comparison between Roadie 3, Roadie 2, and Roadie Bass. Of course! You can download a PDF version of the Roadie 3 manual on the support page of our website. It will guide you through all of the features and help you get started. Roadie 3 comes with over 150 built-in alternate tunings spread over 12 built-in instruments. Just to name a few of the commonly used tunings that are included: Open G, Open D, D Modal, Drop D, Open C, Drop C, Half Step Down, Full Step Down... You'll also find tunings like the Nick Drake tuning, the New Standard Tuning and much more!

Item Weight: 8 ounces


Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 2 x 1 inches


Item model number: RD300


Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Date First Available: November 9, 2020


Color Name: Black


Connector Type: USB-C


Battery type: Lithium Ion


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Cool little product
This is a cool little product. I really like it for my 12-string acoustic guitar. The good: easy to use. So many alternate tunings. Can be used with any stringed instrument. It is accurate. I don't know if it is perfect, but I compared it to my headstock tuner, and 3 of the strings are dead on, and 3 are just a little bit off. I don't know which tuner is wrong, and which is right, but they are incredibly close, and my ear can't tell the difference. Having a metronome included is cool. The Bad: It is a little awkward to use on the G,B, and E strings on guitars with headstocks with 3 pegs on either side of the headstock. G is the hardest to do, but you get used to it. I doubt there is any way they can improve that, so it isn't really a big negative for me. I haven't used the feature yet, but I think where this thing really pays for itself is alternate tuning. It doesn't require a lot of thought to quickly get to an alternate tuning. It does require some initial programming, but the menu is pretty intuitive, so not an issue. I haven't used the winding feature yet either, but I am sure that will be my favorite feature. The metronome is cool. I have only used it once, but I sat it on the stand next to me, and the vibration feature made it spin in a circle. I was afraid it was going to fall off the stand, but it just sat there and spun around. all in all, excellent product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • Great gift for a Guitarist
My Hubby is a guitarist. He knows how to tune a guitar but I bought him this and he loves it. So easy to use and cuts tuning time in half. Perfect gift for any Guitarist.
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026 by Jacqueline Castro
    • Interesting product...has blu tooth
I do not give it a full five stars on accuracy. I typically have to fine tune after this little gizmo gets done doing its thing. But other than that, this is truly an amazing product. I have quite a few instruments. There are three (soon to be four) that I play regularly. I use different tunings, and the problem that I have is that I forget which tuning I'm using halfway through the tuning. This little gadget has two huge benefits. The first is that when I restring all of my instruments, it really saves my wrists when winding the strings. The second is that when I have to tune all three (soon to be four) guitars, it really cuts back on the amount of time and frustration involved. And, of course, a bonus third is that I don't have to remember which tuning I'm doing! This little gadget has saved me a bunch of time. If I have to quick-tune in between songs, I won't go grab this because it's usually only one or two strings. But when I'm first tuning at the beginning of a session, I will use this to save time because, quite frankly, two of my guitars do not stay in tune overnight. The Taylor will stay in tune no matter what I do to it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021 by Bryan
    • This little gizmo is awesome!
Man if you have money to burn, this little guy is cool. Multiple profiles can be added. Multiple instruments. Pre-installed tunning settings (Drop steps, G Major, etc.). Hz change, Capo fret#, etc. Anyone looking at this has done some research (or should) based on the heavy price alone. Once purchased you can download and update the app and Roadie3. Customize your own tune settings via the app. I use it for personal use. So, I'm never in a rush. My settings are on the "Accuracy" and "Tune-up". "Fast tuning" that is sloppy on top of "Tuning-down" SHOULD NOT even be an option in my opinion. When and where would you ever require/want that combination? Makes no sense. Quick-tune it by ear if you don't care, and save yourself $150 bucks. Anyways... The only issue I have run into when tuning is that it will beep and stop working stating the error "On the wrong string" when I'm on the correct string. Has only done it a handful of times but can get kind of annoying. Works well with a noisy background. Does not seem to be any type of interference when using it. Has a re-string wind-up future, haven't used it yet but cool to have. I have only charged it once. Last pretty long for personal use, I'd say. If you were tuning a shop full of guitars every day plus re-stringing multi guitars every day and utilizing the metronome for a period of hours, your results may differ. The metronome future IMO could be cut from the chopping block. I would rather see the metronome feature and the "fast tuning" and the "okay to tune down" setting removed from the Roadie3 and have an "Open Ear" tunning feature that does not have to be logged in to the app in order to use it. Like an app, you would do/use on your cellphone but built into the Roadie3. That feature is there WHEN connected to the app. That would seem like a better solution for a fast tune. Turn it on, scroll down, click the OK arrow, set it down next to you, and watch the graph as you pluck and tune. Most guitars people buy nowadays have a built-in tuner, but not all do and not all are created equal. ---- This is just my opinion, I ain't nobody special. It seems to be pretty accurate. I have tested it against multiple tuners. The Roadie3 tuning seems to match perfectly with my Fishman built-in tuners. Expensive, yes. Cool, yes. Needed, meh. Awesome to have, yes! Should you buy one, definitely. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023 by L&C Ramos
    • Skeptic Turned Believer!
Yep. I was skeptical at first, but all the glowing reviews convinced me to buy this. I've got to say, my Roadie 3 is awesome! I do a lot of alternate tunings, and Roadie cuts the time to tune down by at least 50%. Maybe even more importantly, you can just select a new tuning out of Roadie's considerable list of alternate tunings, and you don't have to remember the notes in the tuning. Lazy? You bet! But in the heat of battle (on stage) the less time you fumble around, the better. My only criticism, and it's a small one, is that when raising or lowering the capo setting, Roadie gets stumped sometimes. When this happens, I just turn Roadie off and on and have another go. It always finds its way. By the way, Roadie remembers the last tuning you use and always starts with that tuning when turned on. Oh, and for the casual player, those who don't give a spit about alternate tunings, you will never have to sweat while tuning your guitar again. Just buy this. you won't be sorry. I hope Roadie Music (the manufacturer) makes a bazillion dollars with this product. They deserve it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2022 by S. Moore
    • Amazing
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Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes. Amazing. Just place it over your tuning peg then pluck your corresponding string; hold the roadie 3 steady as it adjusts itself. It seems to lower the pitch slightly, before bringing the string into perfect tuning. I have It set up for precise tuning, which they say takes longer, but at most I just pluck the string no more than 3 times until it tunes by itself. It works with the Roadie app, but you don’t need the app. I love it it keeps a color photo of each instrument and remembers what tuning you want. So far I just use standard tuning. Added bonus… I don’t have to wipe fingerprints off of my tuning pegs anymore. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024 by JS
    • Pop goes the 12 string
I really like the way you can create presets for different instruments. There are so many options for alternate tunings, etc., that the Roadie could be the perfect accessory. But it's not, because sometimes it makes such wild gyrations while tuning that it pops the string before you can pull the device off the tuning peg. I had so much trouble with my 12-string, in particular, that I returned the Roadie for a refund. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024 by Pickles
    • Great unit with just 1 major flaw (in my humble opinion)
This was my first experience with an automatic tuner... and I LOVE IT! Yes, it's has its issues... like, for example, if you pluck the low E string and the tuner adjusts your tension - if the tuner thinks the E string is set and ready to go, it moves on to the next string. So DON'T TRY TO DO A DOUBLE CHECK of the string you just tuned. Because if you do, you're going to pluck the E string again and it's going to have moved up to the A and it's going to try to tune your E string up to A. It's better to just keep going... never double check a string until after you're done tuning all 6 strings. Then, and only then, you can turn the unit off and then double check the individual string tuning. More often than not, however, I find the strings that I wanted to double check to be just fine and fully in tune with the rest of the strings. It's a very nice unit!!! I personally love it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025 by Glen Bayless

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