Baboon
Required String Notes:CFCGCD#
Tune to Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#)Tune to Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CFCGCD#).
Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#)
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C
Target: 65.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
C65
F87
C131
G196
C262
D#311
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Baboon”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D#4 | Tune down a half step |
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Baboon" by This Town Needs Guns is played in Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#) (CFCGCD#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to F, string 4 down to C, string 2 up to C, string 1 down to D#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. This Town Needs Guns 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 (CFCGCD#)
Already tuned to CFCGCD#? These tunings are just one small change away.
This Town Needs Guns’s Guitar Tunings
This Town Needs Guns plays 2 of 8 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#)CFCGCD#2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Baboon" in Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#) easier.
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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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“Baboon” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Baboon" by This Town Needs Guns in?
"Baboon" is played in Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#): CFCGCD#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Baboon"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down 4 semitones (A2 → F2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). 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 (CFCGCD#)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
Which other This Town Needs Guns songs use this tuning?
"Lemur" — all in CFCGCD#, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by This Town Needs Guns
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