Mechanize
Required String Notes:F# - B - E - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to 8-String Standard (F# Standard)Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Mechanize" by Fear Factory is played in 8-String Standard (F# Standard) (F# - B - E - A - D - G - B - E). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 16 other songs in our catalog use 8-String Standard (F# Standard).
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Fear Factory’s Guitar Tunings
Fear Factory plays 1 of 3 songs in our catalog in 8-String Standard (F# Standard). Most-used tunings:
- 8-String Standard (F# Standard)F# - B - E - A - D - G - B - E1 song
Gear for 8-String Standard (F# Standard)
Strings and tools that make playing "Mechanize" in 8-String Standard (F# Standard) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074)
Recommended gauge .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.
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“Mechanize” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Mechanize" by Fear Factory in?
"Mechanize" is played in 8-String Standard (F# Standard): F# - B - E - A - D - G - B - E, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.
What string gauge should I use for 8-String Standard (F# Standard)?
Use a .010–.074 (8-string) set. An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.
More Songs by Fear Factory
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Fear Factory:
B Standard / BaritoneIntermediate
B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo