If The Hudson Overflows
byGoldspot
Required String Notes:EG#BEG#B
Tune to Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B)Tune to Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EG#BEG#B).
Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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E82
G#104
B123
E165
G#208
B247
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “If The Hudson Overflows”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | G#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | B2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | E3 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | G#3 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | B3 | Tune down 5 semitones |
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
"If The Hudson Overflows" by Goldspot is played in Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B) (EG#BEG#B). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 5 down to G#, string 4 down to B, string 3 down to E, string 2 down to G#, string 1 down to B. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B)
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Gear for Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B)
Strings and tools that make playing "If The Hudson Overflows" in Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B) 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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“If The Hudson Overflows” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "If The Hudson Overflows" by Goldspot in?
"If The Hudson Overflows" is played in Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B): EG#BEG#B, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "If The Hudson Overflows"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). String 2: tune down 3 semitones (B3 → G#3). String 1: tune down 5 semitones (E4 → B3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EG#BEG#B)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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