Calf
byGaza
Required String Notes:CGC#AA#B
Tune to Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B)Tune to Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CGC#AA#B).
Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B)
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C
Target: 65.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
C65
G98
C#139
A220
A#233
B247
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Calf”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | A3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | B3 | Tune down 5 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
"Calf" by Gaza is played in Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B) (CGC#AA#B). 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 up to A, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to B. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B).
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Gaza’s Guitar Tunings
Gaza plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B)CGC#AA#B1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B)
Strings and tools that make playing "Calf" in Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B) 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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“Calf” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Calf" by Gaza in?
"Calf" is played in Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B): CGC#AA#B, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Calf"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down 5 semitones (E4 → B3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (CGC#AA#B)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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