Blinded by a Blaze
byCave In
Required String Notes:BF#C#F#A#C#
Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#).
Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)
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B
Target: 61.7 Hz
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Waiting for sound
B62
F#92
C#139
F#185
A#233
C#277
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Blinded by a Blaze”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | C#4 | Tune down 3 semitones |
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
"Blinded by a Blaze" by Cave In is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#) (BF#C#F#A#C#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to C#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. Cave In uses this same tuning on 8 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)
Already tuned to BF#C#F#A#C#? These tunings are just one small change away.
Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)12 songs
C#G#D#G#CD#Same chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#A#C#)8 songs
C#F#C#F#A#C#Only string 6 differs: C# instead of B.Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)7 songs
BF#C#F#A#D#Only string 1 differs: D# instead of C#.Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#G#C#)2 songs
BF#C#F#G#C#Only string 2 differs: G# instead of A#.Cave In’s Guitar Tunings
Cave In plays 9 of 26 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)BF#C#F#A#C#9 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Blinded by a Blaze" in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#) 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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Blinded by a Blaze” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Blinded by a Blaze" by Cave In in?
"Blinded by a Blaze" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#): BF#C#F#A#C#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Blinded by a Blaze"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down 3 semitones (E4 → C#4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
Which other Cave In songs use this tuning?
"All Illusion", "Careless Offering", "Final Transmission", "Heavy Pendulum", "Lunar Day", "Night Crawler" and 2 more — all in BF#C#F#A#C#, so you can play them without retuning.
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