Leather Wings

Required String Notes:F#C#F#BD#G#C#

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#).

Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#)

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Target: 92.5 Hz

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F#92

C#139

F#185

B247

D#311

G#415

C#554

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#)

Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “Leather Wings”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 7	B1	F#2	Tune up 7 semitones
String 6	E2	C#3	Tune up 9 semitones
String 5	A2	F#3	Tune up 9 semitones
String 4	D3	B3	Tune up 9 semitones
String 3	G3	D#4	Tune up 8 semitones
String 2	B3	G#4	Tune up 9 semitones
String 1	E4	C#5	Tune up 9 semitones

Recommended string gauge: .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Leather Wings" by Thonhill is played in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#) (F#C#F#BD#G#C#). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 up to F#, string 6 up to C#, string 5 up to F#, string 4 up to B, string 3 up to D#, string 2 up to G#, string 1 up to C#. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Thonhill uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#)

Already tuned to F#C#F#BD#G#C#? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#)8 songs

F#C#F#BEG#C#Only string 3 differs: E instead of D#.

Thonhill’s Guitar Tunings

Thonhill plays 2 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#)F#C#F#BD#G#C#2 songs

Gear for Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#)

Strings and tools that make playing "Leather Wings" in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056)

Recommended gauge .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.

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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.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 7 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Leather Wings” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Leather Wings" by Thonhill in?

"Leather Wings" is played in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#C#): F#C#F#BD#G#C#, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Leather Wings"?

Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune up 7 semitones (B1 → F#2). String 6: tune up 9 semitones (E2 → C#3). String 5: tune up 9 semitones (A2 → F#3). String 4: tune up 9 semitones (D3 → B3). String 3: tune up 8 semitones (G3 → D#4). String 2: tune up 9 semitones (B3 → G#4). String 1: tune up 9 semitones (E4 → C#5).