Hoggarth the Puss
Required String Notes:DGDGCF
Tune to Custom Tuning (DGDGCF)Tune to Custom Tuning (DGDGCF)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DGDGCF).
Custom Tuning (DGDGCF)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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D73
G98
D147
G196
C262
F349
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DGDGCF)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “Hoggarth the Puss”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | F4 | Tune up 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
"Hoggarth the Puss" by Duck Baker is played in Custom Tuning (DGDGCF) (DGDGCF). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 5 down to G, string 2 up to C, string 1 up to F. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DGDGCF).
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Already tuned to DGDGCF? These tunings are just one small change away.
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Strings and tools that make playing "Hoggarth the Puss" in Custom Tuning (DGDGCF) 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.
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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“Hoggarth the Puss” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Hoggarth the Puss" by Duck Baker in?
"Hoggarth the Puss" is played in Custom Tuning (DGDGCF): DGDGCF, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Hoggarth the Puss"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune up a half step (E4 → F4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DGDGCF)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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