Kill The Superheroes
Required String Notes:FADADE
Tune to Custom Tuning (FADADE)Tune to Custom Tuning (FADADE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (FADADE).
Custom Tuning (FADADE)
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F
Target: 87.3 Hz
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Waiting for sound
F87
A110
D147
A220
D294
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FADADE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Kill The Superheroes”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | F2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | A3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | D4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Kill The Superheroes" by Swervedriver is played in Custom Tuning (FADADE) (FADADE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F, string 3 up to A, string 2 up to D. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (FADADE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (FADADE)
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Swervedriver’s Guitar Tunings
Swervedriver plays 1 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FADADE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (FCDGCD)FCDGCD2 songs
- Custom Tuning (FADADE)FADADE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (FADADE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Kill The Superheroes" in Custom Tuning (FADADE) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Kill The Superheroes” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Kill The Superheroes" by Swervedriver in?
"Kill The Superheroes" is played in Custom Tuning (FADADE): FADADE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Kill The Superheroes"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). String 2: tune up 3 semitones (B3 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (FADADE)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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