John Lee Hooker Guitar Tunings
John Lee Hooker has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 2 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
John Lee Hooker Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Boom | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A | Rock / Classic | Tune |
| Bottle Up And Go | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
John Lee Hooker's Most Used Tunings
Open A
String Pitch Guide: Open A
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in John Lee Hooker's catalog.
John Lee Hooker Guitar Tuning Overview
John Lee Hooker utilizes a dynamic selection of guitar tunings to achieve distinct voice leading, open resonance, and chord voicings across their music. While standard tuning forms the foundation for many tracks, alternate tunings—such as drop tunings and open tunings—play a pivotal role in shaping their signature guitar sound.
Using our interactive tuner above, you can inspect each string note required for John Lee Hooker songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.