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Quick Answer
A clip-on tuner is the better first tuner for most beginners. A pedal tuner is better once you are using pedals, playing live, or want silent tuning through an amp setup.
If you are buying your first few accessories, get the clip-on tuner first. It is cheaper, portable, and works before you own a pedalboard.
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