can this tune a saxophone??

Saxophones absolutely need to be tuned every time you take off the mouth piece or with temperature changes such as going from indoors to outdoors on a cold night (marching band). Tuning is done by shortening or lengthening the distance an the neck of the sax by moving the mouthpiece in or out. This tuner could be used to tune a saxophone if you have a cheap mic that has a 1/4". That said there are less expensive tuners with built in mics that would better suit your purpose. Please note though that no matter what tuner you buy, if it is set to concert pitch (440Hz A / piano tuning) you will want to transpose the notes from Bb (tenor) or Eb (alto) to concert pitch when tuning your saxophone. In other words when you play a C on a tenor saxophone it is a Bb in concert pitch. For alto a C is an Eb in concert pitch. There are some very expensive turners that you can change the tuning from concert pitch to other pitches but they are a waste of money since transposing is not difficult. Make a chart or download one if you struggle at first. Remember that your sax could be sharp on some notes and flat on others so check multiple notes and find the tuning where the most notes are in tune and those that are not are just a little sharp or a little flat.

How does the TU-3 effect a fuzz face if it's placed a couple pedals away after the fuzz ? I assume it has a buffer like most Boss pedals.

It is buffered, but the buffer won't affect anything that comes before it. Since certain fuzzes don't "like" buffers, putting those before the tuner will work fine. Guitar > Fuzz Face > Tuner ( or any buffered pedal) > Amp

Is this product adequte for a 10 string pedal steel guitar ? I was told to get a tuner that shows the frequency and I do not see a # on the display

This won't show the frequency in Hertz, but it will indicate pitch, and the 10 string pedal steel should be in its range. There is a dot on the display to indicate a sharp.

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🎸 Tune like a boss, shine like a star!

DROP TUNE LIKE A PRO - Guitar Flat mode supports drop tunings up to 6 semitones for that edgy, customized sound.
PRECISION TUNING MASTERY - 21-segment LED meter ensures ultra-accurate pitch detection every time.
SUNLIGHT READY VISIBILITY - High-Brightness mode guarantees flawless tuning even under blazing outdoor conditions.
VERSATILE CHROMATIC MODES - Switch seamlessly between chromatic, guitar, and bass modes—including 7-string and 6-string support.
INSTANT TUNING CONFIRMATION - Accu-Pitch Sign visually confirms perfect pitch, eliminating guesswork on stage or in studio.

The Boss TU-3 Chromatic Pedal Tuner is a professional-grade tuner featuring a 21-segment LED meter with adjustable brightness and a High-Brightness mode for outdoor use. It supports chromatic, guitar, and bass tuning modes, including 7-string guitars and 6-string basses, plus flat tuning up to 6 semitones. The Accu-Pitch Sign provides clear visual confirmation of perfect tuning, making it an essential pedal for serious musicians.

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Product Dimensions	10.16 x 7.62 x 15.24 cm; 390 g
Batteries	1 D batteries required.
Item model number	TU-3
Colour	Clear
Hardware Interface	USB
Signal Format	Analog
Material	Wood
Size	Full
Voltage	9 Volts
Item Weight	390 g
Manufacturer	BOSS

Boss TU-3 Chromatic Pedal Tuner

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