Beggars and Hangers-On
Required String Notes:C#G#C#FG#C#
Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#).
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)
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Target: 69.3 Hz
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C#69
G#104
C#139
F175
G#208
C#277
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Beggars and Hangers-On”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | G#3 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C#4 | Tune down 3 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Beggars and Hangers-On" by Slash's Snakepit is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#) (C#G#C#FG#C#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C#, string 5 down to G#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to G#, string 1 down to C#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#).
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Strings and tools that make playing "Beggars and Hangers-On" in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#) easier.
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Beggars and Hangers-On” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Beggars and Hangers-On" by Slash's Snakepit in?
"Beggars and Hangers-On" is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#): C#G#C#FG#C#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Beggars and Hangers-On"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down 3 semitones (B3 → G#3). String 1: tune down 3 semitones (E4 → C#4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)
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