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Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Peace Sells" by Megadeth is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN).

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Gear for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)

Strings and tools that make playing "Peace Sells" in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) 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.

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“Peace Sells” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Peace Sells" by Megadeth in?

"Peace Sells" is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN): EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)

Once tuned to EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, try playing these tracks next:

Custom Tuning (DAFCGD)Intermediate
DAFCGDNo Capo
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Custom Tuning (GGDGBD)Intermediate
GGDGBDNo Capo
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Custom Tuning (DADEAB)Intermediate
DADEABNo Capo
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Custom Tuning (FACGBE)Intermediate
FACGBENo Capo
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Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)Intermediate
BF#C#F#A#C#No Capo
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Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#)Intermediate
F#A#C#F#A#F#No Capo
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Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)Intermediate
GADF#BDNo Capo
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Custom Tuning (D#A#D#G#C#F#A#D#)Intermediate
D#A#D#G#C#F#A#D#No Capo
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