Crepe-Paper Fortress
bySandpit
Required String Notes:AAAGBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (AAAGBE)Tune to Custom Tuning (AAAGBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (AAAGBE).
Custom Tuning (AAAGBE)
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A
Target: 55.0 Hz
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Waiting for sound
A55
A55
A55
G98
B123
E165
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (AAAGBE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Crepe-Paper Fortress”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A1 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A1 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | A1 | Tune down 17 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | B2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | E3 | Tune down 12 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
"Crepe-Paper Fortress" by Sandpit is played in Custom Tuning (AAAGBE) (AAAGBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to A, string 5 down to A, string 4 down to A, string 3 down to G, string 2 down to B, string 1 down to E. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 17 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (AAAGBE).
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Gear for Custom Tuning (AAAGBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Crepe-Paper Fortress" in Custom Tuning (AAAGBE) 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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“Crepe-Paper Fortress” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Crepe-Paper Fortress" by Sandpit in?
"Crepe-Paper Fortress" is played in Custom Tuning (AAAGBE): AAAGBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Crepe-Paper Fortress"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 7 semitones (E2 → A1). String 5: tune down 12 semitones (A2 → A1). String 4: tune down 17 semitones (D3 → A1). String 3: tune down 12 semitones (G3 → G2). String 2: tune down 12 semitones (B3 → B2). String 1: tune down 12 semitones (E4 → E3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (AAAGBE)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (AAAGBE)
Once tuned to AAAGBE, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE)Intermediate
DAEG#BENo Capo