24 Hr Drive-Thru
Required String Notes:D#A#D#GA#D#
Tune to Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#)Tune to Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#).
Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#)
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D#
Target: 77.8 Hz
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D#78
A#117
D#156
G196
A#233
D#311
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “24 Hr Drive-Thru”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | A#2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | D#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D#4 | Tune down a half step |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"24 Hr Drive-Thru" by Origami Angel is played in Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#) (D#A#D#GA#D#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D#, string 5 up to A#, string 4 up to D#, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Origami Angel uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#)
Already tuned to D#A#D#GA#D#? These tunings are just one small change away.
Open D Tuning77 songs
D - A - D - F# - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.Open E Tuning20 songs
E - B - E - G# - B - ESame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)20 songs
C#G#C#FG#C#Same chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GG#D#)1 song
D#A#D#GG#D#Only string 2 differs: G# instead of A#.Origami Angel’s Guitar Tunings
Origami Angel plays 2 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#)D#A#D#GA#D#2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#)
Strings and tools that make playing "24 Hr Drive-Thru" in Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)
Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“24 Hr Drive-Thru” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "24 Hr Drive-Thru" by Origami Angel in?
"24 Hr Drive-Thru" is played in Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#): D#A#D#GA#D#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "24 Hr Drive-Thru"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a half step (E2 → D#2). String 5: tune up a half step (A2 → A#2). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other Origami Angel songs use this tuning?
"The Title Track" — all in D#A#D#GA#D#, so you can play them without retuning.
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