Perfect Summer
Required String Notes:GADF#BD
Tune to Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)Tune to Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (GADF#BD).
Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)
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Target: 98.0 Hz
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G98
A110
D147
F#185
B247
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Perfect Summer”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | G2 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | D4 | Tune down a whole step |
Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Perfect Summer" by Troy Spratt is played in Custom Tuning (GADF#BD) (GADF#BD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 up to G, string 3 down to F#, string 1 down to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Troy Spratt uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)
Already tuned to GADF#BD? These tunings are just one small change away.
Troy Spratt’s Guitar Tunings
Troy Spratt plays 3 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (GADF#BD). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)GADF#BD3 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)
Strings and tools that make playing "Perfect Summer" in Custom Tuning (GADF#BD) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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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“Perfect Summer” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Perfect Summer" by Troy Spratt in?
"Perfect Summer" is played in Custom Tuning (GADF#BD): GADF#BD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Perfect Summer"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up 3 semitones (E2 → G2). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
Which other Troy Spratt songs use this tuning?
"I'm The Sauce", "Im Your Lion" — all in GADF#BD, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Troy Spratt
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Troy Spratt:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)
Once tuned to GADF#BD, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (D#A#D#G#C#F#A#D#)Intermediate
D#A#D#G#C#F#A#D#No Capo