Final Transmission

byCave In

Required String Notes:BF#C#F#A#C#

Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#).

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)

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Target: 61.7 Hz

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B62

F#92

C#139

F#185

A#233

C#277

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Final Transmission”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	B1	Tune down 5 semitones
String 5	A2	F#2	Tune down 3 semitones
String 4	D3	C#3	Tune down a half step
String 3	G3	F#3	Tune down a half step
String 2	B3	A#3	Tune down a half step
String 1	E4	C#4	Tune down 3 semitones

Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Final Transmission" by Cave In is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#) (BF#C#F#A#C#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to C#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. Cave In uses this same tuning on 8 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)

Already tuned to BF#C#F#A#C#? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)12 songs

C#G#D#G#CD#Same chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.

Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#A#C#)8 songs

C#F#C#F#A#C#Only string 6 differs: C# instead of B.

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)7 songs

BF#C#F#A#D#Only string 1 differs: D# instead of C#.

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#G#C#)2 songs

BF#C#F#G#C#Only string 2 differs: G# instead of A#.

Cave In’s Guitar Tunings

Cave In plays 9 of 26 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)BF#C#F#A#C#9 songs
Custom Tuning (G#G#C#F#G#C#)G#G#C#F#G#C#8 songs
Half-Step Down / Eb StandardEb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb4 songs
Custom Tuning (A#G#C#F#A#D#)A#G#C#F#A#D#2 songs
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#)C#G#C#F#A#C#1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)

Strings and tools that make playing "Final Transmission" in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#) easier.

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)

Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

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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.

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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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“Final Transmission” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Final Transmission" by Cave In in?

"Final Transmission" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#): BF#C#F#A#C#, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Final Transmission"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down 3 semitones (E4 → C#4).

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)?

Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

Which other Cave In songs use this tuning?

"All Illusion", "Blinded by a Blaze", "Careless Offering", "Heavy Pendulum", "Lunar Day", "Night Crawler" and 2 more — all in BF#C#F#A#C#, so you can play them without retuning.