Get It Hot

Required String Notes:Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb

How to Tune from Standard to Half-Step Down / Eb Standard

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

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	Eb2	Tune down a half step
String 5	A2	Ab2	Tune down a half step
String 4	D3	Db3	Tune down a half step
String 3	G3	Gb3	Tune down a half step
String 2	B3	Bb3	Tune down a half step
String 1	E4	Eb4	Tune down a half step

Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Get It Hot" by Acdc is played in Half-Step Down / Eb Standard (Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to Eb, string 5 down to Ab, string 4 down to Db, string 3 down to Gb, string 2 down to Bb, string 1 down to Eb. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 1 semitone down. Acdc uses this same tuning on 3 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Half-Step Down / Eb Standard

Already tuned to Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb? These tunings are just one small change away.

Standard E241 songs

E - A - D - G - B - ESame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

D Standard / Whole-Step Down86 songs

D - G - C - F - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

Drop Db / Drop C#82 songs

Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbOnly string 6 differs: C# instead of D#.

C# Standard Tuning52 songs

C# - F# - B - E - G# - C#Same chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.

Acdc’s Guitar Tunings

Acdc plays 4 of 13 songs in our catalog in Half-Step Down / Eb Standard. Most-used tunings:

Half-Step Down / Eb StandardEb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb4 songs
Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E1 song
Custom Tuning (EBGDAE)EBGDAE1 song

Gear for Half-Step Down / Eb Standard

Strings and tools that make playing "Get It Hot" in Half-Step Down / Eb Standard easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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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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“Get It Hot” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Get It Hot" by Acdc in?

"Get It Hot" is played in Half-Step Down / Eb Standard: Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Get It Hot"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a half step (E2 → Eb2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → Ab2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → Db3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → Gb3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → Bb3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → Eb4).

What string gauge should I use for Half-Step Down / Eb Standard?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Which other Acdc songs use this tuning?

"Its A Long Way To The Top If You Wanna Rock n Roll", "Love Hungry Man", "Night Prowler" — all in Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb, so you can play them without retuning.