Big Love
Required String Notes:G#C#F#BD#G#
Tune to Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#)Tune to Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#).
Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#)
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G#
Target: 51.9 Hz
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G#52
C#69
F#92
B123
D#156
G#208
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Big Love”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | G#1 | Tune down 8 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | C#2 | Tune down 8 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | F#2 | Tune down 8 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | B2 | Tune down 8 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | D#3 | Tune down 8 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | G#3 | Tune down 8 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Big Love" by Fleetwood Mac is played in Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#) (G#C#F#BD#G#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to G#, string 5 down to C#, string 4 down to F#, string 3 down to B, string 2 down to D#, string 1 down to G#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 8 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#)
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Fleetwood Mac’s Guitar Tunings
Fleetwood Mac plays 1 of 4 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#)G#C#F#BD#G#1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Big Love" in Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#) easier.
Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072)
Recommended gauge .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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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“Big Love” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Big Love" by Fleetwood Mac in?
"Big Love" is played in Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#): G#C#F#BD#G#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Big Love"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 8 semitones (E2 → G#1). String 5: tune down 8 semitones (A2 → C#2). String 4: tune down 8 semitones (D3 → F#2). String 3: tune down 8 semitones (G3 → B2). String 2: tune down 8 semitones (B3 → D#3). String 1: tune down 8 semitones (E4 → G#3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BD#G#)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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