For Your Entertainment
byUnwound
Required String Notes:GADGAE
Tune to Custom Tuning (GADGAE)Tune to Custom Tuning (GADGAE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (GADGAE).
Custom Tuning (GADGAE)
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Target: 98.0 Hz
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G98
A110
D147
G196
A220
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GADGAE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “For Your Entertainment”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | G2 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | A3 | Tune down a whole step |
| 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
"For Your Entertainment" by Unwound is played in Custom Tuning (GADGAE) (GADGAE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 6 up to G, string 2 down to A. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (GADGAE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (GADGAE)
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Unwound’s Guitar Tunings
Unwound plays 1 of 10 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (GADGAE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (GADGAE)GADGAE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (GADGAE)
Strings and tools that make playing "For Your Entertainment" in Custom Tuning (GADGAE) 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.
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“For Your Entertainment” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "For Your Entertainment" by Unwound in?
"For Your Entertainment" is played in Custom Tuning (GADGAE): GADGAE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "For Your Entertainment"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up 3 semitones (E2 → G2). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (GADGAE)?
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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