Machine Head Guitar Tunings
Machine Head has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 6 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Machine Head Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidian | B - F# - B - E - G# - C#Drop B | Rock / Classic | Tune |
| Aesthetics of Hate | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Blank Generation | BF#BFG#C#Custom Tuning (BF#BFG#C#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Darkness within | B - F# - B - E - G# - C#Drop B Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Left Unfinished | BF#BFG#C#Custom Tuning (BF#BFG#C#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Ten Ton Hammer | BF#BFG#C#Custom Tuning (BF#BFG#C#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Machine Head's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (BF#BFG#C#)
Drop B
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (BF#BFG#C#)
Primary tuning reference used for 3 songs in Machine Head's catalog.
Machine Head Guitar Tuning Overview
Machine Head 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 Machine Head songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.