End Of the Affair
Required String Notes:CGA#GFC
Tune to Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC)Tune to Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CGA#GFC).
Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC)
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C
Target: 65.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
C65
G98
A#117
G196
F349
C523
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “End Of the Affair”:
| 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 | A#2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | F4 | Tune up 6 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C5 | Tune up 8 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
"End Of the Affair" by Ben Howard is played in Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC) (CGA#GFC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to A#, string 2 up to F, string 1 up to C. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC).
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Ben Howard’s Guitar Tunings
Ben Howard plays 1 of 23 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC). Most-used tunings:
- DADAADD - A - D - A - A - D2 songs
- Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC)CGA#GFC1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC)
Strings and tools that make playing "End Of the Affair" in Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC) 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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“End Of the Affair” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "End Of the Affair" by Ben Howard in?
"End Of the Affair" is played in Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC): CGA#GFC, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "End Of the Affair"?
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 4 semitones (D3 → A#2). String 2: tune up 6 semitones (B3 → F4). String 1: tune up 8 semitones (E4 → C5). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC)?
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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