Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#)

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

Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#)
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C#
Target: 69.3 Hz
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C#69
G#104
C#139
F#185
A#233
C#277

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

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Moor / Youth Overrided”:

StringStandardTargetWhat to do
String 6E2C#2Tune down 3 semitones
String 5A2G#2Tune down a half step
String 4D3C#3Tune down a half step
String 3G3F#3Tune down a half step
String 2B3A#3Tune down a half step
String 1E4C#4Tune down 3 semitones
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Moor / Youth Overrided" by Cave In is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#) (C#G#C#F#A#C#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C#, string 5 down to G#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to C#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#).

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Cave In’s Guitar Tunings

Cave In plays 1 of 26 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#). Most-used tunings:

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

Strings and tools that make playing "Moor / Youth Overrided" in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#) easier.

Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)

Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.

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

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“Moor / Youth Overrided” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Moor / Youth Overrided" by Cave In in?

"Moor / Youth Overrided" is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#): C#G#C#F#A#C#, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Moor / Youth Overrided"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#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 3 semitones (E4 → C#4).

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#)?

Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.

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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#)

Once tuned to C#G#C#F#A#C#, try playing these tracks next:

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Custom Tuning (EBEGBE)Intermediate
EBEGBENo Capo
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)Intermediate
C#G#C#FG#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#)Intermediate
C#G#C#F#A#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (AF#BEG#C#)Intermediate
AF#BEG#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (DACGCE)Intermediate
DACGCENo Capo