Let Her Go
Required String Notes:BF#C#F#A#D#
Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#).
Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)
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B
Target: 61.7 Hz
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Waiting for sound
B62
F#92
C#139
F#185
A#233
D#311
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Let Her Go”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 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 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D#4 | Tune down a half step |
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Let Her Go" by John Sid Band is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#) (BF#C#F#A#D#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. John Sid Band uses this same tuning on 3 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)
Already tuned to BF#C#F#A#D#? These tunings are just one small change away.
CGDGBE Tuning19 songs
C - G - D - G - B - ESame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)10 songs
BF#C#F#A#C#Only string 1 differs: C# instead of D#.Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)3 songs
BF#C#F#BD#Only string 2 differs: B instead of A#.Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#A#D#)1 song
C#F#C#F#A#D#Only string 6 differs: C# instead of B.John Sid Band’s Guitar Tunings
John Sid Band plays 4 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)BF#C#F#A#D#4 songs
- Custom Tuning (AEADEA)AEADEA2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Let Her Go" in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#) easier.
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Let Her Go” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Let Her Go" by John Sid Band in?
"Let Her Go" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#): BF#C#F#A#D#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Let Her Go"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). 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 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
Which other John Sid Band songs use this tuning?
"Eleven", "Hell Is Coming", "You Cant Lead Me Down" — all in BF#C#F#A#D#, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by John Sid Band
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)
Once tuned to BF#C#F#A#D#, try playing these tracks next: