N-Tune A N-Tune 250CR3 Single Pickup Tuner

The N-Tune 250CR3 is an integrated chromatic tuner for electric guitar or bass, designed for instruments with single-coil pickups and a 250 kOhm volume pot. It installs beneath the instrument's volume control and allows quick, silent tuning by pulling on the pot itself. Pressing the control again returns the instrument to normal operation, maintaining a clean aesthetic without the need for an external tuner on the headstock or pedalboard.

• Product Type: Integrated chromatic tuner
• Brand: N-Tune
• Model: 250CR3
• Reference: 250CR3
• Recommended Use: Compatible electric guitars and basses
• Designed for instruments with single-coil pickups
• Potentiometer value: 250 kOhm
• Installation: Beneath the volume pot
• Operation: Pull the volume control to activate the tuner
• Silent tuning mode with muted signal
• True Bypass design
• Chromatic tuner with automatic note detection
• Approximate accuracy: ±2 cents
• Tuning range: 27 Hz to 3.52 kHz
• Power supply: Standard 9 V battery
• Auto power-off to conserve battery life
• No drilling or permanent modifications required
• Includes colored tuning rings

Our Opinion

This is a very specialized accessory, ideal for players who want the tuner always integrated into their instrument without relying on pedals, clips, or external tuners. It makes particular sense on Strat or Tele-style guitars with 250 kOhm electronics, where a discreet and functional solution is preferred.

We would issue a clear warning: it is not a universal tuner. Before recommending it, check the type of pickups, the potentiometer value, and whether the customer is comfortable with a soldered installation. For the right user, it can be a very convenient solution; for those who prefer not to modify their instrument’s electronics, an external tuner is a better choice.