Yamaha YTC5 Clip-On Tuner - For Guitar & Bass

Always in Tune. Always Ready. The Yamaha Way.

Introducing the Yamaha YTC5 Clip-On Tuner for Guitar & Bass — the compact, reliable, and easy-to-use tuner that keeps your instrument perfectly in tune, every time. Designed for guitarists and bass players of all levels, the YTC5 clips securely onto your headstock and detects pitch with precision through vibration sensing — making it equally effective in noisy rehearsal rooms, loud stages, and quiet practice sessions. Small enough to leave on your instrument and accurate enough to trust on stage, the YTC5 is the essential tuning companion for every guitarist and bassist.

Key Features

• Clip-On Vibration Sensing — Detects pitch directly through the instrument's vibrations for accurate tuning in any environment, regardless of background noise
• Compatible with Guitar & Bass — Designed to accurately tune both 6-string guitars and 4-string bass guitars
• Clear, Easy-to-Read Display — Large, bright display with intuitive needle-style indicator for quick and accurate tuning at a glance
• Chromatic Tuning Mode — Tune to any note for alternate tunings, drop tunings, and capo use
• 360° Rotating Display — Adjustable display angle for easy reading in any playing position or lighting condition
• Compact & Lightweight — Small enough to stay clipped on your headstock between songs without getting in the way
• Auto Power-Off — Conserves battery life by automatically switching off when not in use
• Yamaha Quality Assurance — Built to Yamaha's trusted standards for reliable, consistent performance

Performance & Accuracy

The YTC5 uses vibration-based pitch detection to deliver fast, accurate tuning results in any environment. Unlike microphone-based tuners that struggle in noisy settings, the YTC5 reads pitch directly from your instrument's vibrations — making it equally reliable in a quiet bedroom, a loud rehearsal room, or a busy backstage area. The chromatic tuning mode gives you the flexibility to tune to any note, supporting standard tuning, alternate tunings, drop tunings, and capo use across all fret positions. The 360° rotating display ensures the screen is always readable, whether you're sitting, standing, or performing on stage.

Build Quality & Durability

Yamaha has designed the YTC5 to be a dependable, long-lasting tuning companion. The secure clip mechanism grips firmly to headstocks of all sizes without scratching or damaging the finish, while the robust body is built to handle the demands of daily use by active musicians. The auto power-off feature extends battery life, ensuring the YTC5 is always ready when you need it.

Ideal For

• Guitarists of All Levels — From beginners tuning up for the first time to professionals tuning between songs on stage
• Bass Players — Accurate chromatic tuning for 4-string bass guitars in standard and alternate tunings
• Live Performers — Vibration sensing works perfectly in noisy stage environments where microphone tuners fail
• Students & Teachers — A simple, reliable tuning tool for music lessons and practice sessions
• Gigging Musicians — Compact and always-on for quick, accurate tuning between songs

Why Choose Yamaha YTC5 Over Others?

The Yamaha YTC5 combines accurate vibration-based pitch detection, a clear rotating display, chromatic tuning flexibility, and Yamaha's trusted build quality in one compact, affordable package. While generic clip-on tuners often suffer from slow response times, inaccurate readings, and fragile clips, the YTC5 delivers the reliable, consistent performance that Yamaha is known for worldwide. It's the tuner you can trust — every time you pick up your instrument.

Clip it. Tune it. Play it. The essential tuner for every guitarist and bassist.

Get in Tune Today — Shop Now!

The Yamaha YTC5 Clip-On Tuner is the simple, reliable solution to staying perfectly in tune — whether you're practising at home, rehearsing with your band, or performing on stage. Add it to your cart today and never play out of tune again.