sounds like you are looking for a jumbo shrimp. do you see the flaw in your thinking or posting? you want a "reputable" yet cheap tuner....... thats like oil and water. the 2 don't mix. you gotta pay to play. if you want a reputable tuner, then be prepared to pay for a reputable tuner. most shops charge $150-160/ hour. 400 for a full tune is a great deal. i've seen people pay upwards of 1,500-2000 for a full tune.