I Let It in and It Took Everything
byLoathe
Required String Notes:C#F#C#F#BD#
Tune to Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#)Tune to Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#).
Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#)
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C#
Target: 69.3 Hz
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C#69
F#92
C#139
F#185
B247
D#311
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “I Let It in and It Took Everything”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C#2 | Tune down 3 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 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | D#4 | Tune down a half step |
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
"I Let It in and It Took Everything" by Loathe is played in Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#) (C#F#C#F#BD#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C#, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 1 down to D#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#)
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Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)3 songs
BF#C#F#BD#Only string 6 differs: B instead of C#.Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#A#D#)1 song
C#F#C#F#A#D#Only string 2 differs: A# instead of B.Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BE)1 song
C#F#C#F#BEOnly string 1 differs: E instead of D#.Custom Tuning (DGDGCE)1 song
DGDGCESame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.Loathe’s Guitar Tunings
Loathe plays 1 of 6 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#)C#F#C#F#BD#1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#)
Strings and tools that make playing "I Let It in and It Took Everything" in Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#) 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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“I Let It in and It Took Everything” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "I Let It in and It Took Everything" by Loathe in?
"I Let It in and It Took Everything" is played in Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#): C#F#C#F#BD#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "I Let It in and It Took Everything"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). 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 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#BD#)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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