Are Snark tuners safe on nitrocellulose lacquer?

Hi jcr.

I can't imagine that it would harm the lacquer.

You could try contacting

marcy@snarktuners.com That's the contact address for Snark's service.

To see if they have heard of any issues like that. (of course that will be too late for your trip) you can always return it.

I know Mikey swears by that little gadget.

OOOO my...check this out.

http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/rep...

these guys have some opinions! They are saying that the instructions for Snark say to NOT use it on nitro. However, they do say that they use them on their Martins, just not to leave it on and remove it when you finish tuning.

(only one dumb suggestion by one guy to use masking tape!!)

Personally, I would treat a vintage martin with more caution and simply continue to use a standard digital tuner with the built in mic. Since you have to take the clip on off anyway...I'd keep going the way you have..

That's my two cent's worth! Hope that helps some. God knows you've helped enough people with good advice...!

Understand such concern.

And, understand the 'sweet' expressions an older guitar can express.

Usually I'd not risk any of my vintage pieces, and really try to be comfortable with another unit to play and avoid damage to a guitar that may need such attention with any additional gear to worry about.

All depends as well, the duration you intend to use your triple-0 18.

But, we have to leave it all up to you to make a decision.

For me, I'd trust my own tune-as-I-go... without any clip-ons.

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