Crimson (Additional Leads)
Required String Notes:DADADE
Tune to Custom Tuning (DADADE)Tune to Custom Tuning (DADADE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DADADE).
Custom Tuning (DADADE)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D73
A110
D147
A220
D294
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DADADE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Crimson (Additional Leads)”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | A3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | D4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Crimson (Additional Leads)" by Edge of Sanity is played in Custom Tuning (DADADE) (DADADE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 3 up to A, string 2 up to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DADADE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DADADE)
Already tuned to DADADE? These tunings are just one small change away.
DADAC#E Tuning17 songs
D - A - D - A - C# - EOnly string 2 differs: C# instead of D.Custom Tuning (DADABE)12 songs
DADABEOnly string 2 differs: B instead of D.CGCGCD Tuning (Csus2 Modal)12 songs
C - G - C - G - C - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.DADADD (Tremonti)4 songs
D - A - D - A - D - DOnly string 1 differs: D instead of E.Edge of Sanity’s Guitar Tunings
Edge of Sanity plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DADADE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (DADADE)DADADE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (DADADE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Crimson (Additional Leads)" in Custom Tuning (DADADE) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Crimson (Additional Leads)” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Crimson (Additional Leads)" by Edge of Sanity in?
"Crimson (Additional Leads)" is played in Custom Tuning (DADADE): DADADE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Crimson (Additional Leads)"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). String 2: tune up 3 semitones (B3 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DADADE)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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