Dont Stay
Required String Notes:C#G#EBF#B
Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B)Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#G#EBF#B).
Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B)
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C#
Target: 69.3 Hz
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C#69
G#104
E165
B247
F#370
B494
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Dont Stay”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | E3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | B3 | Tune up 4 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | F#4 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | B4 | Tune up 7 semitones |
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
"Dont Stay" by Linkin Park is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B) (C#G#EBF#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 up to E, string 3 up to B, string 2 up to F#, string 1 up 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 (C#G#EBF#B).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B)
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Linkin Park’s Guitar Tunings
Linkin Park plays 1 of 9 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B)C#G#EBF#B1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B)
Strings and tools that make playing "Dont Stay" in Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B) 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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Dont Stay” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Dont Stay" by Linkin Park in?
"Dont Stay" is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B): C#G#EBF#B, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Dont Stay"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune up a whole step (D3 → E3). String 3: tune up 4 semitones (G3 → B3). String 2: tune up 7 semitones (B3 → F#4). String 1: tune up 7 semitones (E4 → B4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B)?
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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