I Only Said
Required String Notes:EABGGE
Tune to Custom Tuning (EABGGE)Tune to Custom Tuning (EABGGE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EABGGE).
Custom Tuning (EABGGE)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
E82
A110
B123
G196
G196
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EABGGE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “I Only Said”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | B2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | G3 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
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
"I Only Said" by My Bloody Valentine is played in Custom Tuning (EABGGE) (EABGGE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 4 down to B, string 2 down to G. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EABGGE).
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My Bloody Valentine’s Guitar Tunings
My Bloody Valentine plays 1 of 8 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EABGGE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EABGGE)EABGGE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (EABGGE)
Strings and tools that make playing "I Only Said" in Custom Tuning (EABGGE) 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 2 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“I Only Said” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "I Only Said" by My Bloody Valentine in?
"I Only Said" is played in Custom Tuning (EABGGE): EABGGE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "I Only Said"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EABGGE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
More Songs by My Bloody Valentine
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EABGGE)
Once tuned to EABGGE, try playing these tracks next:
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EBEF#BD#No Capo