High Tide
Required String Notes:C#G#C#EBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE)Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#G#C#EBE).
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE)
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G#104
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How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “High Tide”:
| 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 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | E3 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"High Tide" by Post-Nautic is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE) (C#G#C#EBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C#, string 5 down to G#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to E. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. Post-Nautic 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 Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE)
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Post-Nautic’s Guitar Tunings
Post-Nautic plays 4 of 6 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE)C#G#C#EBE4 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "High Tide" in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE) easier.
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“High Tide” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "High Tide" by Post-Nautic in?
"High Tide" is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE): C#G#C#EBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "High Tide"?
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 down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
Which other Post-Nautic songs use this tuning?
"Kharj", "Low Tide", "Marco" — all in C#G#C#EBE, so you can play them without retuning.
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EBE)
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