Moving to Bed Bug Island
Required String Notes:DACGCE
Tune to Custom Tuning (DACGCE)Tune to Custom Tuning (DACGCE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DACGCE).
Custom Tuning (DACGCE)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D73
A110
C131
G196
C262
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DACGCE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Moving to Bed Bug Island”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Moving to Bed Bug Island" by Hot Mulligan is played in Custom Tuning (DACGCE) (DACGCE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 4 down to C, string 2 up to C. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DACGCE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DACGCE)
Already tuned to DACGCE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Never Meant / Midwest Emo34 songs
F - A - C - G - C - EOnly string 6 differs: F instead of D.C6 Tuning (CACGCE)10 songs
C - A - C - G - C - EOnly string 6 differs: C instead of D.Custom Tuning (DACGAE)5 songs
DACGAEOnly string 2 differs: A instead of C.Custom Tuning (DAEGCE)2 songs
DAEGCEOnly string 4 differs: E instead of C.Hot Mulligan’s Guitar Tunings
Hot Mulligan plays 1 of 12 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DACGCE). Most-used tunings:
- DACGCED - A - C - G - C - E1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (DACGCE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Moving to Bed Bug Island" in Custom Tuning (DACGCE) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)
Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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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“Moving to Bed Bug Island” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Moving to Bed Bug Island" by Hot Mulligan in?
"Moving to Bed Bug Island" is played in Custom Tuning (DACGCE): DACGCE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Moving to Bed Bug Island"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DACGCE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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